By Danny Lobell | April 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm | 4 comments
As I got closer to turning 30, more and more I found myself trying to figure out who I am. I went to therapy, took part in Jewish events, attended comedy seminars and studied philosophy. I thought the answers were out there and perhaps lied in the wisdom of other people. I...
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By Laughspin Staff | April 12, 2013 at 2:29 pm | One comment
After six decades in the entertainment industry, Jonathan Winters, the lovable comedian and comic actor known for his ever-growing roster of zany television characters, has died at the age of 87. A family friend confirmed to the Associated Press that Winters passed away...
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By Carla Sosenko | April 12, 2013 at 10:10 am | 3 comments
So, Community just blew my goddamn mind. Can we start by taking a moment to reflect on how effing ground-breaking and amazing it is? Okay, wait, first, if you haven’t seen tonight’s episode—and if you haven’t seen tonight’s episode, why are you reading this? My recaps...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | April 11, 2013 at 12:41 pm | 2 comments
In an effort to capitalize on the massive success of Workaholics, Comedy Central has given the series standout star Adam Devine his own show. Dubbed Adam Devine’s House Party, the actor will host a stand-up comedy and sketch series featuring Devine’s favorite comedians— 24...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | April 10, 2013 at 12:32 pm | No comments
Nearly seven months after MTV greenlighted comedian Bo Burnham’s meta-comedy series Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous, we finally get our first look. And judging by the trailer below, it seems Burnham’s quick-wit and hyper-intelligent live show has translated well to the...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | April 9, 2013 at 6:07 pm | No comments
We're not into spreading rumors, but this was too exciting to pass up. It seems the brass at AMC are seriously thinking about spinning off its incredibly popular series Breaking Bad, starring Bryan Cranston, into another show, centered around sketch comedy god Bob Odenkirk. If...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | April 9, 2013 at 11:29 am | No comments
Last night’s Colbert Report was a special one. Filmed during the Clinton Global Initiative University this past weekend at Washington University in St. Louis, former President Bill Clinton sat down with host Stephen Colbert. The pair – who are now best friends forever,...
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By Billy Procida | April 8, 2013 at 12:55 pm | No comments
Whitest Kids U' Know member Trevor Moore has a music album out. No, it's not a crappy Bruno type of thing. It's an hysterical collection of tracks called, Drunk Texts To Myself, commenting on topics ranging from the Founding Fathers to underage mouthwash drinking. This is...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | April 7, 2013 at 12:49 pm | 4 comments
For her second time hosting Saturday Night Live, movie and television comedy force Melissa McCarthy abandoned the typical joke slinging and instead relied on her impossibly lovable personality, exploiting her everywoman charm to great effect. With a little help from SNL...
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