RESERVE CHANNEL on YouTube Premieres Comedy Conversations with Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman & More

By: Jan. 18, 2013
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RESERVE CHANNEL has just released an series of in-depth interviews with some of the most acclaimed comedy talent in entertainment today. Many of these live onstage conversations, produced by The Paley Center for Media, are making their public premiere on RESERVE CHANNEL - a YouTube original channel that provides access to some of the most extraordinary people and places in the world. These uncensored Q&A sessions featuring comedians Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Sarah Silverman and the writers of Saturday Night Live featuring Seth Meyersprovide the ultimate insider's look at how the best in the comedy business practice their craft. To watch and subscribe for free, visit RESERVE CHANNEL www.youtube.com/reservechannel.

Featured interviews include:

Louis C.K., stand-up comic, writer, director and Emmy winning actor is interviewed by journalist and television critic, James Poniewozik. Together they discuss Louis' unique "autobiographical fiction" style of comedy, religion, his acclaimed TV show and much more. Watch at: http://bit.ly/XJePVo

Ricky Gervais, creator of international hit The Office, writer & star of Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying, and two time host of the Golden Globes, is interviewed by Josh Tyrangiel, editor of Time.com. Gervais discusses his work, his unique writing style with partner Stephen Merchant, and his previous life as a fledgling pop star. Check it out at: http://bit.ly/13LLhL1

Sarah Silverman, backed up by the cast and creative team of Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program who have worked on movies and shows including Zoolander, Just Shoot Me, Mr. Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and JAG - gives us an honest and hysterical look inside the unique creative process for making people laugh. The panel is interviewed by Cynthia Littleton, deputy editor of Variety. Watch at: http://bit.ly/W4y7W0

The writers of SNL including Seth Meyers are interviewed by Steve Gaydos, Executive Editor of Variety. Encounters with Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, and Sarah Palin are all covered by this hilarious group of writers as they dive into their process, experiences, and backgrounds. Check it out at: http://bit.ly/Wb8f86

RESERVE CHANNEL is a YouTube Premium Channel with seven lifestyle shows: On The Table w/ Eric Ripert, ARTST TLK w/ Pharrell Williams, Across The Board w/ Joy Bryant, HOOKED UP w/ Tom Colicchio, Be Well Week; Be Well Weekend w/ Dr. Frank Lipman, CAPTURE w/ Mark Seliger, and EX-PATS w/ Savannah Jane Buffett. It is owned and operated by Uncommon Content, a progressive content creation, development and Production Company. Uncommon Content produces both fiction and non-fiction content, which it owns, to be distributed primarily across the web via YouTube, television and other multi-media platforms.

THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.



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