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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.
Erin Krakow, Ryan Paevey to Host Hallmark Channel's 2019 SUMMER NIGHTS PREVIEW SPECIA PhotoErin Krakow, Ryan Paevey to Host Hallmark Channel's 2019 SUMMER NIGHTS PREVIEW SPECIAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 12, 2019

Erin Krakow ('When Calls the Heart') and Ryan Paevey ('General Hospital') usher in a new season of summer fun when they host Hallmark Channel's '2019 Summer Nights Preview Special,' premiering Saturday, July 20 (10:00 p.m. ETPT). Krakow and Paevey invite viewers to saddle up for a sneak peek at the ...


Eliza Clark Joins the FX Drama Series Y As Showrunner PhotoEliza Clark Joins the FX Drama Series Y As Showrunner
by Tori Hartshorn - June 18, 2019

Eliza Clark has joined the creative team on the upcoming FX drama series Y as Writer, Showrunner and Executive Producer, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Gina Balian, Presidents, Original Programming, FX Entertainment....


truTV Orders Third Season of Andrea Savage's I'M SORRY PhototruTV Orders Third Season of Andrea Savage's I'M SORRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 18, 2019

WarnerMedia's truTV has announced the season three order for its unapologetically funny scripted comedy, I'm Sorry. From creator and star Andrea Savage (Veep, Episodes), I'm Sorry has broken through as a relatable, acclaimed series that has cultivated a passionate fanbase and defied industry trends ...


Sherri Shepherd to Host BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW on Game Show Network PhotoSherri Shepherd to Host BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW on Game Show Network
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced Sherri Shepherd (“The View”) as host of its new expert-trivia game show, BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW. The half-hour series is anticipated to premiere in Summer 2019....


Jamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE PhotoJamie Kennedy to Host Renewed Comedy Series COMING TO THE STAGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2019

Deadline reports that Coming To The Stage, a vehicle for up-and-coming comics, has been picked up for seasons 8-10 on Pluto TV....


HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae PhotoHBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019

HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae....


IFC Aquires Acclaimed Series FLEABAG PhotoIFC Aquires Acclaimed Series FLEABAG
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 14, 2018

IFC today announced the acquisition of Fleabag from acclaimed creator, writer, actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The BAFTA-winning six-part series will premiere on IFC on Boxing Day, Wednesday, 26 December 2018. All six episodes of the critically hailed series will air beginning at 11:00 pm and encore aga...


Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas PhotoFreeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Freeform has picked up “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” to series with a 10-episode order. From “Please Like Me” creator, writer and comedian Josh Thomas, and produced by Avalon Television and Freeform, the half-hour comedy introduces Nicholas (Josh Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-old still living a...


Comedy Central Declares Stand-Up Month This January, With Specials From Ron Funches,  PhotoComedy Central Declares Stand-Up Month This January, With Specials From Ron Funches, James Davis, Chris Distefano, Roy Wood Jr.
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018

Stand-up comedy - the cornerstone of the Comedy Central foundation - is FRONT AND CENTER to kick off the new year! January 2019 is Stand-Up Month on Comedy Central, featuring four all-new stand-up specials from comedic heavyweights Ron Funches (@midnight, The Half Hour), James Davis (Hood Adjacent w...


VIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE PhotoVIDEO: YouTube & AwesomenessTV Release Trailer for OVERTHINKING WITH KAT & JUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

From YouTube Originals and AwesomenessTV comes the official trailer for 'Overthinking with Kat and June,' a new female led comedy coming to YouTube Premium on December 19. The half hour comedy series will focus on the inner thoughts of two women as they form a strange but beautiful friendship....


ABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE PhotoABC Presents DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 26, 2018

The Emmy® Award-winning special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice” will air THURSDAY, DEC. 13 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/5/11)...


David Spade to Star in New HBO Comedy PhotoDavid Spade to Star in New HBO Comedy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 13, 2018

David Spade will star in a new HBO comedy series from writer Diablo Cody, Variety has confirmed....


Netflix Cancels AMERICAN VANDAL PhotoNetflix Cancels AMERICAN VANDAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018

After two seasons, Netflix has cancelled “American Vandal,” according to Variety....


ABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNER PhotoABC's is the Only Net Up Year to Year Against the World Series Game 1 with THE CONNERS at a 5-Year High in Its Slot
by Tori Hartshorn - October 24, 2018

ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.8 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49): Boosted by “The Conners” leading off its night, ABC's Tuesday prime time delivery grew year- to-year against the start of the World Series by 11% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 0.9/3 on 10/24/17). In fact, ABC was the o...


COMEDY CENTRAL STAND-UP PRESENTS... Premiere Dates Announced PhotoCOMEDY CENTRAL STAND-UP PRESENTS... Premiere Dates Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2018

Comedy Central today announced premiere dates for its slate of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… half-hour specials, kicking off with back-to-back episodes on Friday, September 28 at 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT....


Heather Headley's LIFE IS A STAGE Concert to Air on PBS PhotoHeather Headley's LIFE IS A STAGE Concert to Air on PBS
by Julie Musbach - August 30, 2018

Tony & Grammy Award winner Heather Headley will star in "Heather Headley: Life is a Stage," a PBS concert special for New York area stations Thirteen, WLIW and NJTV this September....


DREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts Today PhotoDREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts Today
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2018

DREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts 8/25...


E! Sets Premiere For Late Night Talk Show BUSY TONIGHT Hosted By Busy Phillips On Sun PhotoE! Sets Premiere For Late Night Talk Show BUSY TONIGHT Hosted By Busy Phillips On Sunday, October 28
by Tori Hartshorn - August 16, 2018

E! brings viewers all the best in pop culture as the new late night talk show, “Busy Tonight,” hosted and executive produced by actress and social media sensation, Busy Philipps, premieres onSunday, October 28 at 10pm ET/PT. The half hour talk show, airing every Sunday through Wednesday, will...


Baratunde Thurston, Sean Patton, And More Come to Downtown Variety, 8/6 PhotoBaratunde Thurston, Sean Patton, And More Come to Downtown Variety, 8/6
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2018

Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is back for its 62nd show at UCB Theatre East Village Monday, August 6 at 7:30 PM with the an all-star comedy lineup! Host Nat Towsen (VICE, Nickelodeon) combines the disappearing, eclectic lower Manhattan culture in which he grew up (around the corner from the the...


DREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts 8/25 PhotoDREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts 8/25
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2018

DREW MICHAEL The Comedian's First HBO Special, Debuts 8/25...


Drew Michael, Suki Waterhouse Comedy Special To Debut This Year on HBO PhotoDrew Michael, Suki Waterhouse Comedy Special To Debut This Year on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - June 15, 2018

HBO has wrapped production on a special starring comedians Drew Michael and Suki Waterhouse, with Jerrod Carmichael directing. Shot in Los Angeles last month, the special will debut on the network later this year....


Hailee Steinfeld To Star As Emily Dickinson In New Comedy Series Picked Up By Apple PhotoHailee Steinfeld To Star As Emily Dickinson In New Comedy Series Picked Up By Apple
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018

According to Deadline, Apple has picked up the brand new comedy series DICKINSON. They ordered the show straight to series. Oscar nominated actress/singer  Hailee Steinfeld is set to star in the title role as poet Emily Dickinson. The half hour series comes from Paul Lee's wiip., David Gordon Gre...


Comedy Central Announces STUPID QUESTIONS WITH CHRIS DISTEFANO Premiering Friday, Jun PhotoComedy Central Announces STUPID QUESTIONS WITH CHRIS DISTEFANO Premiering Friday, June 1
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that it has ordered Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, a weekly interstitial series created to intertwine Comedy Central's stand-up world premieres with its deep archive of classics during the network's stand-up heavy Friday nights. Stupid Questions premieres o...


WHAT'S YOUR DAMAGE Returns to Wonders of Nature, Today PhotoWHAT'S YOUR DAMAGE Returns to Wonders of Nature, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018

Every month Sachi Ezura and Halle Kiefer host a stand-up/storytelling show that asks performers, 'What, exactly, is your damage?' Comics ruminate on the middle school humiliations, dating embarrassments and family drama that haunt them to this day, and that make them the weird, wonderful people they...


Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Host Hallmark Channel '2018 June Weddings Preview Spec PhotoPascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Host Hallmark Channel '2018 June Weddings Preview Special'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 10, 2018

Pascale Hutton ('When Calls the Heart,' 'Sanctuary') and Kavan Smith ('When Calls the Heart,' 'Supernatural') host the network's '2018 June Weddings Preview Special,' premiering Saturday, May 19 (11:00 p.m. ET/PT) giving viewers a sneak peek at the four original movie premieres in the network's annu...





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