By Dave Mindich | July 12, 2010 at 2:24 pm | No comments
Comedian and actor H. Jon Benjamin has been around for years, yet it’s likely that not all that many people can actually put a face to the name. Known largely for his voice acting, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard him before, even if you haven’t heard of him...
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By Becca Scheuer | July 8, 2010 at 1:36 pm | No comments
Comedian Donald Glover of NBC’s Community and Derrick Comedy released his third rap album, Culdesac. Although many of you may know Glover from his sketch, stand-up comedy, or recent Twitter campaign to be chosen as the next Peter Parker for Spiderman, he’s also a hip-hop...
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By Becca Scheuer | July 1, 2010 at 5:53 pm | No comments
Last Friday and Saturday marked the first ever Friars Club Improv and Sketch Competition (FrISC). Held at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, FrISC showcased the best five improv and sketch groups from over a hundred submissions.
At the end of each night, a panel of judges voted...
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By Becca Scheuer | July 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm | No comments
Aisha Tyler stars in a new video short about recycling in order to promote the new Dream Machine program, which turns your recycling into jobs for war veterans (we're still not quite sure how that happens).
In the video, one of her friends tries to throw out a water bottle in...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | June 25, 2010 at 11:33 am | No comments
Just this week, comedian Joe DeRosa released his debut album, The Depression Auction, on Comedy Central Records. At this point it's available digitally only. I know some of Comedy Central's digital-only releases have gone on to be released traditionally with packaging (if the...
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By Becca Scheuer | June 22, 2010 at 7:55 am | No comments
Sketchfest NYC 2010, a three day all-night sketch comedy festival celebrating acts from across the country went down June 10-12. The stage at Upright Citizens Brigade theatre saw over 20 acts, all sharing their own styles with the theater-goers (sometimes by using an audience...
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By Nate Billy | June 22, 2010 at 7:28 am | No comments
In case you’ve been off planet, and have no idea what’s been going on - to the delight of everyone there has been absolute explosion of Louis CK due to the promo tour for his new FX sitcom Louie.
The show is loosely based on CK’s actual life as a comedian and divorced...
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By Nate Billy | June 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm | No comments
Have you seen Kate Plus Eight? Have you seen the even more ridiculous 19 Kids and Counting?
Now get prepared for Kid Farm! Kid Farm is a hilarious spoof of the TLC shows that have invaded popular culture about families that have way too many kids then anyone thought was humanly...
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By Dave Mindich | June 17, 2010 at 12:36 pm | No comments
Actor John C. Reilly has developed a real solid cult following for his role as the affable oaf, Dr. Steve Brule. Originally airing as only a quick bit on adult swim’s Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Reilly’s character has become such a favorite among viewers that the...
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