Cheri Oteri, Patton Oswalt, Baron Vaughn join truTV’s “Those Who Can’t”
truTV announced the lineup of guest stars set to appear on season two of the network’s inaugural scripted comedy series Those Who Can’t, which follows the outlandish exploits of the faculty at fictional Smoot High in Denver, Colorado. Cheri Oteri (Saturday Night Live) will lend her comedic talent to seven episodes as the school’s new […]
Seeso’s “Stand-up Streaming Fest” to bring 12 new stand-up specials in 12 weeks
Comedy streaming service Seeso has upped the ante with news that it will be bringing us 12 new stand-up specials in 12 weeks and it all starts Thursday, October 20th. Aries Spears, Dan Levy, Ian Harvie, Janeane Garofolo, Jena Friedman, Joe Matarese, Joey “Coco” Diaz, Lachlan Patterson, Mo Mandel, Nick Thune, Robert Powell, and Tyree […]
“Conan at The Apollo” in New York City: Day 1
Last night was the first night of Conan‘s week long run in New York City at the famed Apollo Theater and he started things of with a bang. He met his Harlem neighbors, was joined by T.J. Miller, and showcased a stellar performance from The Sugarhill Gang. And while Conan is in town, he is […]
Rory Scovel on Conan, “I don’t care who you are voting for, pretty good options this year”
Rory Scovel’s crowd work is unparalleled but at The Apollo he takes it to the next level during his performance on Conan last night in New York City. In 2011, Scovel performed on Conan with comedian Jon Dore under the premise that the show accidentally booked two comedians. Scovel also released his first stand-up album […]
Rory Scovel serenades John Mulaney inside a giant burrito for new Chipotle campaign
Cute, Chipotle: everyone’s (ok, definitely not everyone’s) favorite burrito place just launched a new digital campaign, called “As Real As It Gets,” to remind everyone that their ‘ritos are made from the realest stuff possible. Beyond the title of the campaign, there’s not much food-related about it, but it does feature some great comics, like […]
“Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time” this June on Netflix
Comedian Rory Scovel announced via Twitter that his next special will hit Netflix this summer, and judging by the title, it’ll be a fun one: Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time will be available for your viewing pleasure on June 20th. Scovel, a brilliantly offbeat performer who’s completely unpredictable onstage, is always thrilling to watch, live or […]
Here’s the trailer for Rory Scovel trying stand-up for the first time, with more Jack White
Rory Scovel is attempting stand-up for the first time. Is it really his first time? Maybe. With Rory Scovel, one never really does actually know. Scovel taped the special at Jack White’s Third Man Records, and you know what that gets you? A cameo in the trailer from one Jack White. It’s a pretty great […]
Rory Scovel working on new sitcom for ABC
We might see more of comedian Rory Scovel on the small screen for he’s inked a deal with <p> ABC </p> to develop a multi-camera sitcom called <p> Big Children </p> , centered around a thirtysomething (played by Scovel) who is an only child who must move home with his parents to tend to them […]
Take a first look at Demetri Martin’s first feature film, “Dean”
Comedian Demetri Martin premiered his film Dean – which he wrote, directed, and stars in – to overwhelmingly positive reviews last spring at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won Best Narrative Feature. We’ve been waiting patiently for a chance to see Dean, which co-stars Gillian Jacobs, Kevin Kline, and Mary Steenburgen, and now we […]
Three Comedy Specials Produced By Conan O’Brien You Should Know
Comedy legend & revered late night host Conan O’Brien has been the epitome of what it means to be a champion for stand-up comedians & comedy writers over the past three decades. As part of his previous late night television iterations via Late Night, The Tonight Show & his self-titled show on TBS, Conan has […]