While we all knew since August of last year that Louis would be debuting a brand new sitcom type show on FX called Louie, it wasn't until today that the network said when the fun would begin. Fittingly, the network chose April 1 -- April Fool's Day -- at 10 pm to expose the...
All comics hate a heckler, but no one’s every articulated their hatred quite as perfectly as the world’s most articulate comic. In this clip -- from the documentary I Am Comic by Jordan Brady -- Louis C.K. expounds on his disdain for people who won’t shut up during his...
For Louis C.K., 2010 may turn out to be merely an extension of 2009. The in-demand comic, was recently seen on the big screen in The Invention of Lying and on the small screen in a recurring role on Parks and Recreation, will premiere his stand-up concert film, Louis C.K.:...
For the third year in a row, the New York Comedy Festival is hosting a star-studded event to honor our nation’s veterans. Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation happens Wednesday, Nov 4 at New York City's Town Hall. The show will feature the...
One of the great things about stand-up comedy is that, unlike television and movie stars, a great stand-up is rarely judged on their appearance. No doubt, it doesn't hurt to be attractive to the masses even as a comic, but you can't point out too many instances of "he or she is...
Off beat musical stand-up comedians and now television stars Flight of the Conchords dominated the Emmy award nominations, announced today, snagging six nominations for their incredibly popular HBO series. The New Zealand outfit will face off against other comedian types in the...
Over the last few years, its become clear that Louis C.K. is fast on his way to owning legendary stand-up comedian status. Sharper and funnier than ever, C.K. premieres his new hour-long special, Chewed Up on Showtime this weekend. When his HBO One Night Stand aired in 2005,...
A year ago, not-yet-legal Bo Burnham was just a scrawny kid from the suburbs who had a knack for writing funny songs. But now, millions of YouTube views and a record deal with Comedy Central have made the kid a star. If you spend a lot of time on YouTube, chances are you've...
