Author Archive for Mallory Hayes
Mallory Hayes lives in Sacramento, California while she figures out which graduate schools she wants to apply for. She loves reading, writing, and great comedy. She also loves penguins and would gladly dedicate her life to penguin research if it didn't conflict with her need for things like sunlight and functional appendages.
Amy Schumer’s “Brazilian Waxes and Sex!”
Amy Schumer was a local favorite on the New York City scene before she got onto Last Comic Standing in 2007. Though she placed fourth in the competition, Schumer hasn’t let losing stop her. She has appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, and The Ellen Degenres Show.
Just For Laughs Brings Martin Short and Others to Sydney
This year, Short heads to Australia for their debut Just For Laughs Comedy Showcase and Short is bringing plenty of comedians with him.
Development Unarrested??
As a die-hard fan of the Bluth family since we were introduced in 2003, I can say that the continual rumors of whether or not the alleged Arrested Development movie are still going strong. However Jeffrey Tambor recently stated that the film is in fact being written.
Comedy Central Has New Shows For 2012
Comedy Central has ordered two sketch comedies for their 2012 lineup.
Kevin Hart Gets Picked Up by Shaq on the Tonight Show
Shaq has finally met his ‘mini-me’ and it’s Kevin Hart.
The Future of Futurama is Looking Good
This summer promises to be a lot of fun for fans of Futurama.
Bill Maher Presents: The Weinerlogues
Even though Anthony Weiner resigned his post last Thursday, the comedy world isn’t ready to quit the “Weiner jokes” just yet.
Student Launches Comedy Club in UK
Tom Taylor is used to being in the spotlight, but he is just starting to get comfortable with people laughing at him and taking it as a good sign, “I have always enjoyed writing and performance, especially over the last six months as part of York’s comedy scene.
’50/50′ Gives Cancer a Chance for Humor
50/50, Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anna Kendrick, is set to premiere this fall and has taken a different approach to battling cancer.
Norm McDonald’s New Album ‘Me Doing Stand Up’ Releases June 14th
Norm McDonald, best known for his deadpan delivery on the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live is releasing his first full-length comedy special Me Doing Stand Up, which releases June 14th.
Tina Fey’s Book, Bossypants, is the Book We Should All Be Reading
Fey’s role in our culture is significant to our generation even if the people of our generation don’t come right out and say it. Fey, was the first female Head Writer for SNL, she wore Mom Jeans and Kotex Classics and she showed us modern day high school without making it feel trite. (If you don’t get my examples it’s because you simply aren’t watching enough television!)
Will Ferrell to be Honored with Mark Twain Prize
Will Ferrell,who got his start on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, is being honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize to be awarded October 23rd 2011.
Bo Burnham Is Gonna Be Famous
Bo Burnham has already made a name for himself in the comedy world as a barely out of high school musical comic.
Nick Frost Isn’t Kidding About Serious Roles
Nick Frost, who is known for his success alongside Simon Pegg in films like Paul and Shaun of the Dead, has decided that he needs to take on his next challenge in the world of film: Drama
Pandora Adds Comedy to It’s Repertoire
Pandora, one of the most popular sites to listen to music and discover to artists has decided to add comedy to it’s already large database of sound-bytes.
