This time, it seems instead of portraying her entire family (and her childhood nemesis) as she did on her former series, she’ll stick with playing her mom. Here’s how Maria explains the new show Ask My Mom:

My Mom is Marilyn Bamford, a 70-year-old retired family therapist and a Netflix connoisseur. She has years of wisdom to tackle any query, question or fact of life. But, she’s also one of the busiest senior citizens on the planet! We can only get her to answer questions while she’s getting something done, but it’s priceless hard-hitting advice – whether she’s microwaving baked potatoes, doing yard work or jumping on a mini-trampoline.

The show will premiere May 30 on MyDamnChannel.com, but for now, check out this awesome teaser!

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BONUS: Check out these outtakes.

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Based on a Swedish series, the single-camera show is being produced by Larry Charles (Seinfeld), Ben Wexler (Community) and Matt Nix (Burn Notice). News of the Crystal project comes two months after FX announced it would launch a comedy-focused sister network called FXX, on which shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The League, Legit, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell would live. FXX is set to launch Sept. 2.

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Notaro will release an expanded CD version of her album Live on July 16. It’ll include a bonus disc, “Live at the Moth,” which contains the 15-minute story about the death of Notaro’s mom and how that has changed her relationship with her stepfather. You can pre-order that here and you can download a preview below! And get this. You can also pre-order a limited-edition vinyl picture disc! Move fast; there’s only 500 copies.

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Netflix got into the original content production game with House of Cards, which was well received by users of the service. Since Netflix has released the Kevin Spacey series, Netflix’s recent quarterly earnings figures have shown a profit of $2.7 million dollars, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Given that they were posting a loss a year ago, this is a major indicator that Netflix just might be on to something with the production game. Like “House of Cards,” “Arrested Development” will have the entire series released at once by Netflix. Each episode focuses on a different character in the series.

The New York Daily News shows the character posters that Netflix is using as part of the promotional campaign for Arrested Development‘s re-release. Gob Bluth is throwing cards with a tagline “It’s not an illusion. It’s Netflix.” George Bluth Sr. is labeled with “No touching. Only streaming.” Other taglines continue emphasizing the fact that while you can see older seasons of Arrested Development from Direct2tv.com or other services, the only place for the newest season of Arrested Development is on Netflix. The taglines also incorporate just why it’s great to get it through Netflix.

Given the amount of buzz surrounding the relaunch, this is a sound marketing tactic to take. They don’t need to tell fans about the show, they need to convince them that it being on Netflix is the best thing that could possibly happen. The series is makes its debut on May 26, and since all 15 episodes will be released at once, there’s going to be an explosion of details as soon as everyone finishes watching. It remains to be seen whether releasing all of the content at the same time is a good strategy, as that does put a bit of a damper on the weekly excitement that surrounds other series.

The newest season of Arrested Development sees plenty of guest stars as well, John Krasinski of “The Office” will pop his head in, although Netflix is keeping the details of that appearance close to their chests. A few other guest stars making their way to the latest season of Arrested Development include Ben Stiller, John Slattery, Liza Minnelli, Conan O’Brien and Ron Howard, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Netflix is making many moves to set themselves up as more than just a streaming service that’s a competitor to cable and satellite TV providers. By moving into the content production market, especially with such a loved series as Arrested Development, they’re moving to compete against the networks themselves.

– April Campbell

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“This is really exciting,” says Buress. “I can finally quit my day job at Quiznos. People talk down about the Illuminati a lot but this is proof that membership has its benefits.”

Buress has inked previous deals with ABC (to develop a cop series) and Fox (to develop a show with Jonah Hill) and he already appears on Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show. He’s also been a staff writer for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. To celebrate the good news, let’s check out Buress’ appearance on last year’s Night of Too Many Stars, Comedy Central’s live benefit for autism research and education.

The Laughspin interview with Hannibal Buress.

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And to get a sense of Cauvin’s own material, check him out in this clip from 2011.

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I guess if everything is garbage principles are stupid.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

So you watched your show, huh? RT @marcmaron I guess if everything is garbage principles are stupid.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, I was just reading your book.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

Thanks for the support! Be like Marc. Buy my book! amzn.to/t6sAzi RT @marcmaron No, I was just reading your book.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I got my in the free box at Goodwill.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I thought I recognized that shirt.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, seriously, Mike. I got your book in the free box a Goodwill because they couldn’t even sell it. Was that unclear?

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron It was clear. I was trying to lighten the mood because I feel bad that you still have to shop at Goodwill.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, man. I was donating stuff. I wasn’t going to tell you. I feel bad now.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Don’t feel bad. I’m glad somebody else has the opportunity to enjoy it as much as the 93 people who gave it 5 stars on Amazon.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack It’s ranked 69,551 in Books! Good for you!

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron That’s awesome! When I checked it five minutes ago, it was 180,000! Also I checked the reviews for your book. A little mixed.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Yeah. I bring out many feelings in people. I’m honest. You do what you do. Thank god for The State fans, right?

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Also, you were funny on that show Ed. What’s going on with you these days?

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Same old, same old. Writing a new book, new children’s book due out, and two new TV shows about to go on the air. Ugh!

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Wow! Hope that stuff works out. It’s been a long haul for you. And to maintain that awful character you live in. Hard.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I know: the “awful character” is something my wife and kids have to live with EVERY DAY!!! How do your wife and kids handle you?

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Thank god I knew myself well enough not to impose that on others. You’ve made kind of a living off it.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Snarky children’s books? Is it the Daddy Douchebag series?

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron No, just another in my series of “New York Times Notable Books of 2012″ children’s books.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I guess your old fan base is kind of grown up now. Good for you for knowing who you appeal to.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Tried to watch your show the other night but I couldn’t find IFC so I watched reruns of “Louie.” So funny!

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Yeah, Louie is great! Sorry you couldn’t find my show. Maybe you don’t get it or you can afford that tier.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Yeah, I don’t know. I called my cable company and they hadn’t heard of it. I spelled “Maron” and everything. They were clueless.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Really, you said IFC? You should call back. That sounds stupid.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I asked how I could find the TV show “Maron” and they hadn’t heard of it. I described you. The guy goes, “You mean Lewis Black?”

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Nah. That didn’t happen. Me and Lewis are very different. You should be specific with customer service. Just say IFC!

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Look, I know you have to whatever comes your way for money because things didn’t quite work out. I empathize.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I said, “Bitter Jewish comedian with a chip on his shoulder about everything.” They said “Sounds derivative.” I said, “I know.”

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Sounds like you had A LOT of time to talk to customer service about me. I guess that’s one way to fill a day.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Yeah, feels good to finally have some downtime. How did you handle those twenty years of your career?

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I was always busy. Did a lot of standup. I remember when you first tried standup. You never really got it.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron It was hard to find the time to devote to it, but glad you stuck it out. The road hasn’t aged you AT ALL.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I have to go. Congrats on your children’s book and 2 shows. Look forward to you doing the same thing you’ve always done!

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Thanks, Marc. I don’t need to look forward to you doing the same thing you’ve always done because you’re doing it right now.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack And you started this.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

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If you were lucky enough to have purchased the stellar Samsung Smart TV last year, you’re undoubtedly enjoying your access to a seemingly endless list of apps, social media sites and streaming movies— all without the need for an external component. But Samsung has already made slick improvements to their even newer televisions—so the tech heads there came up with something called the Evolution Kit. You simply attach it to the back of your 2012 model and you’re able to enjoy all the upgrades found on the company’s 2013 models. Or as Samsung puts it, “With the Evolution Kit, it’s like you get a new TV by simply plugging the Kit into your 2012 Samsung Smart TV.” Check out the video below.

While the above is a funny take on Samsung’s technology, you have to admit the Evolution Kit is pretty badass—even if it won’t clean your house, paint your walls and prepare a romantic evening at home for you. If you want more information about the Evolution Kit, we highly suggest you check out Samsung’s official site as well as their YouTube channel, which is packed with more great videos.

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