On tonight's episode of The Marriage Ref (NBC, 10 pm EST) -- executive produced by Jerry Seinfeld and hosted by comedian Tom Papa -- one of my top three favorite comedians Greg Giraldo will sit on the judges panel-- next to friggin' Gwyneth Paltrow. I never thought I'd see the...
Tom Papa is one of the most well-respected stand-up comedians in the country. Now, he's the host of NBC's highly anticipated Jerry Seinfeld-helmed The Marriage Ref. A longer version of this interview was originally published on Punchline Magazine in July of 2007. The videos in...
The good people of PunchlineMagazine.com do not traffic in rumors. That said, we are not above relaying trumors: speculation that sure sounds real. So we will pass along this scuttlebutt from PopEater: An NBC spokesperson denies it, but TV sources say executives at the...
Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman…and entertainers, athletes and comedians, beginning on March 14, when Marriage Ref premieres on NBC. Tom Papa will host the new series from Jerry Seinfield. On it, a panel of showbiz and sports celebs will give advice...
TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE GURIAN This column will be kind of a double column due to the sudden passing of my beloved Mom, Marjorie Gurian, right at the time my last column was due. It just kind of rocked me, and brought home the concept that all we have is today. [caption...
Looks like Jerry Seinfeld is stepping into the spotlight again, but it's not what you think. Rather than a series about nothing, Seinfeld's new deal is definitely about something: a minuscule Australian building society, that is. Chortle reports that for the next two years, the...
SEARCHING FOR JERRY SEINFELD As many of you know, I’ve spent the better part of the last year, working with Comic Strip owner Richie Tienken on a book about the history of the club that launched the careers of superstars like Chris Rock, Larry Miller, George Wallace, Lewis...
In this time of national turmoil, political fear and uncertainty – laughing yet? –emerges a voice of reason, of strength and of hope. Not Obama, you silly geese. Even better: Citizen Jimmy – comedian Jimmy Dore – premieres his one-hour Comedy Central special this week....
