Seth Meyers Brings Back Canned SNL Sketch With Will Ferrell, John Oliver, Bowen Yang & Rachel Dratch
Courtesy of NBC. Photo credit: Lloyd Bishop. Ever made a joke that was too niche, it bombed? Well, you’re in good company. Will Ferrell, fan favorite funnyman, wrote a sketch during his time on Saturday Night Live about a super fan of Gabe Kaplan, star of the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. While the sketch […]
“Late Night With Seth Meyers” To Lose Band After Budget Cuts
The world of late-night may still be going strong, but it does look a bit different these days. More and more people watch clips the next day, as opposed to watching the shows themselves. Seth Meyers has also gone against the grain by ditching the traditional monologue and the suit and tie. But his show is […]
Special Tapings Radar: The Funniest Comics Taping Comedy Specials This Month (June 2024)
L to R clockwise: Seth Meyers, Tom Papa, Felipe Esparza, Michelle Buteau, John Crist, Gina Brillon, Josh Gondelman, Jason Sáenz. June is here, which means it’s time to share our outstanding lineup for this month’s Special Tapings Radar. This is where we showcase & highlight all the funniest comedians who are getting ready to record […]
This Week In Comedy: Neal Brennan Returns With His Third Netflix Special, “Crazy Good”
This Week In Comedy: Chappelle’s Show co-creator & comedian Neal Brennan is back with his third Netflix special, Crazy Good, following 2022’s critically raving special Blocks. This latest offering finds Neal feeling pretty great and ready to let you know why. True to form, Neals brings his fresh point of view to hilarious topics ranging […]
The Lonely Island And Seth Meyers Are Teaming Up For New Podcast
Seth Meyers has been dipping his toe into podcasting, having two come out during the writer’s & actor’s strikes (Family Road Trips with the Meyers Brothers & Strike Force Five). Now he’s about to come out with a third venture, and this time he’s enlisted The Lonely Island‘s Andy Samberg, Jorma Tacone, and Akiva Schaffer […]
Mike Birbiglia To Star In Docu-Special “Good One: A Show About Jokes”
Mike Birbiglia is starring in a new docu-special for Peacock, and it’s based on a popular comedy podcast hosted by Jesse David Fox. In Good Jokes: A Show About Jokes, “Birbiglia begins an unpredictable journey developing new material from personal truths. The result is an immersive look at the craft of comedy from the ground […]
Watch: Seth Meyers Celebrates 10 Years Of “Late Night” With Inaugural Guests Amy Poehler & President Joe Biden
Amy Poehler, President Joe Biden Seth Meyers on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Courtesy of NBC. photo credit: Lloyd Bishop. Last night marked a monumental milestone for both NBC & late night television. Beloved comic & late night host, Seth Meyers, celebrated 10 years of his late night talk show, Late Night With Seth Meyers. […]
Recapping 15 Great Comedy Podcasts Started In 2023
Handsome Podcast (Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, & Mae Martin) & We’re Here To Help Podcast (Jake Johnson & Gareth Reynolds). The podcast boom over the past decade has really transcended how comedians & their fans connect with each other. More likely than not, after watching a comic’s great stand-up special comes either a podcast to […]
Watch: Seth Meyers Checks In With Fred Armisen During Holiday Week
Fred Armisen on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Courtesy of NBC. Photo credit: Todd Bishop. This past week marked the final week of late night TV shows for 2023 leading up to the Holidays & Christmas season, including Late Night With Seth Meyers. To mark the special occasion, Seth Meyers welcomed back his friend, […]
Watch: Judd Apatow Talks Please Don’t Destroy And Hanging Out At Mel Brooks’ House
Before Judd Apatow became the household name he is today directing producing some of the biggest comedy films of all time (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Step Brothers, & Bridesmaids to name a few), the comedian turned film-maker & comedy writer got his start learning from comics who lead the way before him. Many of […]