Oscars’ “In Memoriam” overlooks Ed Asner, Norm Macdonald and pretty much every comedian that passed away this year
Every year, the In Memoriam segment at the Academy Awards makes some glaring omissions. But this year, practically every comedian that died was omitted from the segment, despite some even having a good bit of film work. The biggest reaction on the internet last night was Bob Saget being absent. While he was obviously best […]
Enjoy this supercut of celebrities impersonating Norm MacDonald
When it comes to comedians there aren’t many even working on the same level as Norm MacDonald. There aren’t many other comedians out there that have the level of love and respect Norm has. He’s a true original. Today is Norm MacDonald’s birthday, so with that in mind, here’s a supercut of celebrities telling some […]
This week in comedy: Sam Morril’s positive influence and American Vandal returns
Now that September is fully in swing, though we’re about a solid week or two before everything premieres/comes back on TV for the fall 2018 season, it doesn’t mean that nothing is rolling out this week. Case in point, Netflix is rolling out 3, count ’em, 3 season of comedy shows. Returning for new seasons […]
Watch the trailer for “Norm MacDonald Has A Show” hitting Netflix on September 14th
Norm MacDonald’s terrific web series/video podcast is coming to Netflix and you should all be jazzed about it. Today Netflix released the trailer for Norm MacDonald Has A Show which will premiere on Netflix in a week. The trailer is stuffed full of Norm and his sidekick Adam Eget talking to a gamut of guests […]
2017 in review: The 50 best comedy albums and specials #10 to #1
#50-#41 | #40-#31 | #30-#21 | #20-#11 | #10-#1 As we close the book on 2017, The Laugh Button staff sets up shop in a room and slugs it out to determine the best comedy specials of the year were. This year was a tough one – not only was the output at an all-time […]
New episodes of “Norm MacDonald Live” debut later this month, with guests like Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman
Later this month, video podcast Norm MacDonald Live returns with a new set of episodes featuring the ex-SNL star interviewing some of comedy’s biggest names — like, in the above teaser, upcoming guest David Letterman. In this quick look at the upcoming fourth season of Norm MacDonald Live, the impressively bearded Letterman pays his host a […]
Hidden Gems of Comedy: Mike Tyson Mysteries
Adult Swim has targeted three types of viewers: stoners, atheists, and people who can’t sleep, and Mike Tyson’s Mysteries satisfies all three. The 11-minute show surrounds an animated Tyson, more or less solving obscurities with his adopted Asian daughter, Yung Hee; Marquess of Queensberry, the flamboyant ghost of John Douglas; and a sexually depraved, sardonic […]