By Carrie Andersen | January 4, 2011 at 1:43 pm | No comments
It's time for comedy and traditional art fans to unite!
Gallery1988’s latest group show, the comedy-centric “Is This Thing On?” opens Friday in Los Angeles. Here's the deal: 100 artists have created pieces portraying some of the most recognizable and notorious comedians--...
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By Reid Faylor | May 26, 2010 at 5:24 pm | 4 comments
Tina Fey has recently been announced to be the 2010 recipient of the highly prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; making her the youngest recipient ever for the award. She’s set to receive the prize Nov. 9 in Washington D.C., in a ceremony that in the past has seen...
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By Andrew Short | February 15, 2010 at 11:54 am | No comments
Am I dreaming? Am I actually entertaining the idea of watching the entire Oscars this year? Answer: Yes.
Comic veterans Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are set to host the 2010 Oscars. Together! Both actor/comics have solidified their hero-status in the comic hall of fame with...
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By Andrew Short | January 25, 2010 at 2:38 pm | No comments
It’s a great news day for all you literate, comedy-loving fans. Respected comics Steve Martin and Eddie Izzard are both signed up to release books to be published this year. Details below!
Comedian Eddie Izzard is slated to release a book in September chronicling his...
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By Chase Roper | October 15, 2009 at 12:29 pm | No comments
Legendary comedian, Steve Martin, wrote a song for his dog, Wally called Wally on the Run. Martin has invited anyone who thinks they're savvy enough to create a music video for his song. The winner get a $1,000 cash prize.
Contest Details:
1. Download the song “Wally on the...
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By Punchline Magazine | October 5, 2009 at 1:34 pm | No comments
Ed. note: This interview is reprinted with permission from rooftopcomedy.com.
I remember watching Steve Martin’s Wild and Crazy Guy on a crinkly VHS tape, while sitting on my parent’s bedroom floor. I was just a little fat kid at the time. My parents were at work, as they...
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