'I Ain't Scared Of You' A Tribute To Bernie Mac' follows the development of Mac's unique performance style and his rise to fame. A tireless perfectionist, Mac's comedy began in small backroom comedy clubs in Chicago and grew to break through barriers making him an iconic figure in the entertainment world. The tribute unearths early footage and never-before-seen performances in addition to his better-known work, including the Kings of Comedy Tour, 'The Bernie Mac Show' and several of his feature films, along with fascinating behind-the-scenes memories.
by Jacques Lamarre -
LTM's take on Neil Simon's memory play is not always 'Your Show of Shows.'
by Caryn Robbins -
Regis Philbin ('LIVE! With Regis and Kelly'), Joan Rivers ('Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?'), Georgia Engel ('The Mary Tyler Moore Show'), Rhea Perlman ('Cheers'), Roger Bart ('Desperate Housewives'), Kevin Nealon ('Weeds'), Craig Bierko ('Cinderella Man') and Josh Cribbs (wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns) have been tapped to guest star on this season of TV Land's hit sitcom HOT IN CLEVELAND airing Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.
by BWW News Desk -
Maurer Productions OnStage brings classic laughs to the stage with the Neil Simon comedy "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Dates and times for this hilarious salute to the comedy writers of television's golden age are: Fridays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Jan. 27.
by Kelsey Denette -
'I Ain't Scared Of You' A Tribute To Bernie Mac' follows the development of Mac's unique performance style and his rise to fame. A tireless perfectionist, Mac's comedy began in small backroom comedy clubs in Chicago and grew to break through barriers making him an iconic figure in the entertainment world. The tribute unearths early footage and never-before-seen performances in addition to his better-known work, including the Kings of Comedy Tour, 'The Bernie Mac Show' and several of his feature films, along with fascinating behind-the-scenes memories.
by BWW News Desk -
Maurer Productions OnStage brings classic laughs to the stage with the Neil Simon comedy "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Dates and times for this hilarious salute to the comedy writers of television's golden age are: Fridays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Jan. 27.
by BWW News Desk -
INSIDE COMEDY, the new comedy documentary series from comedy forces comedian David Steinberg ('Curb Your Enthusiasm') and Steve Carell will premiere on Thursday, January 26th at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
by Caryn Robbins -
Broadway veteran Hugh Jackman will be among the star-studded line-up paying tribute to one of the world's most beloved entertainers in BETTY WHITE'S 90th BIRTHDAY: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl' tonight, January 16th from 8-9:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Jackman will join celebrities Morgan Freeman, Tina Fey, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Burnett.
by TV News Desk -
Ellen DeGeneres, Morgan Freeman, Tina Fey, Ray Romano, Seth Meyers and Tracy Morgan will join the star-studded line-up paying tribute to one of the world's most beloved entertainers in Betty White'S 90th BIRTHDAY: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl' on Monday, January 16 (8-9:30 p.m. ET).
by BWW News Desk -
Ellen DeGeneres, Morgan Freeman, Tina Fey, Ray Romano, Seth Meyers and Tracy Morgan have joined the star-studded line-up paying tribute to one of the world's most beloved entertainers in "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" on Monday, January 16 (8-9:30 p.m. ET). Also saluting White will be Carl Reiner, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Vicki Lawrence and John O'Hurley.
by Kelsey Denette -
Maurer Productions OnStage brings classic laughs to the stage with the Neil Simon comedy "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. Dates and times for this hilarious salute to the comedy writers of television's golden age are: Fridays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Jan. 27.
by Caryn Robbins -
Ellen DeGeneres, Morgan Freeman, Tina Fey, Ray Romano, Seth Meyers and Tracy Morgan have joined the star-studded line-up paying tribute to one of the world's most beloved entertainers in "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" on Monday, January 16 (8-9:30 p.m. ET). Also saluting White will be Carl Reiner, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Vicki Lawrence and John O'Hurley.
by BWW News Desk -
Encore will be premiering a new documentary on show-biz legend Jerry Lewis entitled, 'JERRY LEWIS: Method To The Madness on Saturday, December 17th. Appearing in the special will be a star-studded cast of comedians including Eddie Murphy, Alec Baldwin , Jerry Seinfeld, Chevy Chase, Carl Reiner, Quentin Tarantino, Carol Burnett, Richard Belzer, John Landis and Richard Lewis.
by Caryn Robbins -
Encore will be premiering a new documentary on show-biz legend Jerry Lewis entitled, 'JERRY LEWIS: Method To The Madness on Saturday, December 17th. Appearing in the special will be a star-studded cast of comedians including Eddie Murphy, Alec Baldwin , Jerry Seinfeld, Chevy Chase, Carl Reiner, Quentin Tarantino, Carol Burnett, Richard Belzer, John Landis and Richard Lewis.
by BWW News Desk -
Bay Street Theatre has announced that Josh Grisetti, who played David Kalowitz in last summer's ENTER LAUGHING, THE MUSICAL, has been named one of the finalists for the 2011 Clive Barnes Foundation Award.
by Caryn Robbins -
INSIDE COMEDY, the new comedy documentary series from comedy forces comedian David Steinberg ('Curb Your Enthusiasm') and Steve Carell will premiere on Thursday, January 26th at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Bay Street Theatre has announced that Josh Grisetti, who played David Kalowitz in last summer's ENTER LAUGHING, THE MUSICAL, has been named one of the finalists for the 2011 Clive Barnes Foundation Award.
by Caryn Robbins -
Baby, it's cold outside. So, this season, FOX is decking the halls with holiday-themed programming that is sure to warm the hearts of kids from one to ninety two. First, gobble up all-new animated specials ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) and HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN (8:30-9:30 PM ET/PT) Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 24.
by BWW News Desk -
Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors.
by Nicole Rosky -
This October, the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize salutes Will Ferrell. The program airs Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, the 90-minute special features a star-studded cast of Ferrell's friends and colleagues including top entertainers Billie Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day, Ed Asner, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Gwen Ifill, Adam McKay, Tim Meadows, Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Molly Shannon and Ben Stiller. The evening pays tribute to the humor and accomplishments of the television icon and motion picture star.
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