Sketchy MVPs: David Cross from “Mr. Show”
We all love Amy Schumer, everyone knows how brilliant Key & Peele are, and you’ve watched Will Ferrell’s classic SNL sketches countless of times. But in this weekly column Sketchy MVPs, The Laugh Button shines a light on comedians from our favorites shows and troupes who don’t often get rightful credit for their contributions to sketch comedy. We’re […]
HBO is about to become “High Maintenance”
Providing a glimpse into the homes and routines of eccentric New Yorkers, the comedy series High Maintenance explores the private lives of these unique individuals through a common thread: their weed deliveryman. Ben Sinclair stars as The Guy, whose client base includes a group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city. Each episode […]
Get ready for “Tracey Ullman’s Show” coming to HBO
Tracey Ullman has won seven Emmys, a Golden Globe, a SAG award, 12 American Comedy Awards and countless others. And now she’s returning to HBO with a new sketch comedy series, Tracey Ullman’s Show. One comedian, countless characters. Discover the many faces of Tracey Ullman. The series kicks off October 28th on HBO.
Comedy Central cancels “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”
It’s doom and gloom for Larry Wilmore and the rest of the cast and crew of The Nightly Show. Comedy Central has officially decided to pull the plug on the choosing not to wait until the election cycle has wrapped up. This news according to the New York Times hits pretty hard and has seemingly […]
HBO renews comedy series “High Maintenance”
Following the show’s recent HBO debut, the comedy series High Maintenance has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming. Providing a glimpse into the homes and routines of eccentric New Yorkers, the show explores the private lives of these unique individuals through a common thread: their […]
This week on TV: New specials from Lewis Black and Russell Peters
This week on TV we get two new special, one each from two of the world’s best in Lewis Black and Russell Peters. We also see the return of some of TV’s cult favorites and two premieres from HBO. And week two of Saturday Night Live is in full effect. On Tuesday, The Mindy Project […]
Get ready for “All Def Comedy” from Russell Simmons and HBO
All Def Comedy is an upcoming special from Russell Simmons debuting on HBO this November. He helped launch a host of today’s comedy superstars in the ‘90s on the HBO series Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam. Taped before a live audience this past September at the Avalon Theatre in Los Angeles, the special is based […]
This Week on TV: Bill Murray receives “The Mark Twain Prize”
This week on TV the premieres keep coming. Four new shows to be exact as well as a new special from Pete Davidson and PBS is set to showcase their very own in Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Prize. And finally, two shows are back. It’s a big week with plenty of “can’t miss.” First up, Matt LeBlanc […]
President Obama to appear on Real Time with Bill Maher
Just four days before the presidential election, President Barack Obama will be a guest on next week’s Real Time with Bill Maher, debuting Friday, November 4th on HBO. Host Bill Maher is scheduled to tape his interview with President Obama – his first appearance on the show – this coming Tuesday, November 1st. Noted Maher, […]
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” returning for 9th season, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen to return
We can barely contain our excitement when news came out that Curb Your Enthusiasm would officially be returning for a ninth season. Well, now we have more good news. There has been a cast announcement, according to The Hollywood Reporter, letting us know that Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will be joining the core four […]