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New CBS Comedy ‘Friend Me’ Centers around Working for Groupon
Can a show centered around an internet coupon site really work?
Dane Cook to Star in New NBC Comedy Series, ‘Next Caller’
Comedian Dane cook will take his talents to NBC in a fascinating new comedy
Jon Stewart’s Humorous Take on President Obama’s Gay Marriage Endorsement
Comedian Jon Stewart used President Obama’s same-sex marriage endorsement for some great material
Comedian Christian Finnegan’s Humble Beginnings
Christian Finnegan is a regular on “Are We There Yet,” a show with 44 episodes already under its belt and entering its third season on TBS this fall. But talk to him and he comes off like the average working comedian.
The Truth About Doug Stanhope
If you only know Doug Stanhope from the second iteration of “The Man Show,” you don’t know Doug Stanhope.
Comedian Leo Gallagher Suffers a Second Heart Attack in Two Weeks
Wacky American comedian Leo Gallagher, who is best known for his trademark watermelon-smashing “Sledge-o-Matic,” has suffered a second heart attack in less than two weeks
Felipe Esparza’s First One-Hour Stand-up Comedy Special Premieres on Showtime
The latest winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Felipe Esparza, is known for his wild hair and his often-imitated phrase, “What’s up, fool?”
Comedian Owen Benjamin Makes over 90 Flights in One Month
You would think one visit to the airport was enough, but not for Owen Benjamin
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe to Host SNL
Sometimes Daniel Radcliffe feels like a fraud. In his recent interview he admitted that from time to time he had doubts about his abilities as an actor. And there’s no better way to prove yourself wrong than to step outside your comfort zone.
The Softer Side of Lisa Lampanelli
Known best for her scathing roasts and even dubbed “The Queen of Mean,” Lisa Lampanelli has never been accused of being a nice person. Except by almost everyone she’s ever worked with. “I am absolutely aware that I am a softy offstage,” Lampanelli said. “From what I heard, so is Rickles.” Lampanelli’s comedy is anything [...]
Pamela Anderson to Play Virgin Mary in Canadian Comedy Special
It’s irony and comedy at its best. Former Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson has been cast for the role of the Virgin Mary in a Canadian comedy special for CTV and Comedy network
Bill Maher and Elisabeth Hasselback Take Us to a New Level of Awkward (Video)
When two politically opposite Americans sit down with each other to discuss things such as- ehem- politics, there may be excruciating conflicts that arise
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Performs on the Late Show with David Letterman (Video)
Late night TV fans lucked out Wednesday when legendary comedian and sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld performed on the Late Show with David Letterman. Jerry was the first guest introduced, and was heralded by Letterman as one of the best comedians of all time
Comedian Rob Schneider Plays Lead Role in New CBS Comedy
Saturday Night Live veteran Rob Schneider finally gets some new lead material in the upcoming CBS schedule
Russell Brand Will Star in and Produce a New Comedy
This time, Brand will star in and produce The President Stole My Girlfriend, a comedy project Warner Bros. bought from writer Matt Portenoy.
