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Comedy Central's UP NEXT Talent Search Comes to Cobb's Comedy Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2013


This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary local showcases hosted by Cobb's Comedy Club and 25 other participating Certified Clubs from September 3-23. The preliminary showcase for Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco will take place tonight, September 15, 7:30pm.

Comedy Central's ANTHONY JESELNICK Launches National Stand-Up Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 10, 2013


Deliciously dark comedy from Anthony Jeselnik, host of COMEDY CENTRAL's 'The Jeselnik Offensive,' hits the road in a nationwide stand-up tour, Anthony Jeselnik: Live

Kelly Carlin to Bring One-Woman Show to All For One Theater Festival, Begin. 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2013


Kelly Carlin, daughter of comedy legend George Carlin will perform her acclaimed one-woman show, A Carlin Home Companion: Growing up with George, at New York's All For One Theater Festival (AFO) this fall at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 11, 13, 17 and 19. It is directed by Paul Provenza, who also helmed the celebrated documentary, 'The Aristocrats.'

Comedy Central's UP NEXT Talent Search Comes to Cobb's Comedy Club, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2013


This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary local showcases hosted by Cobb's Comedy Club and 25 other participating Certified Clubs from September 3-23. The preliminary showcase for Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco will take place on Sunday, September 15, 7:30pm.

E! Renews BURNING LOVE for Additional Two Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2013


E! and Paramount's Insurge Pictures today announced that seasons two and three of BURNING LOVE, the award-winning online series that spoofs reality dating shows, will air on E! this fall.

Comedy Central Announces ANTHONY JESELNIK: LIVE Nationwide Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 19, 2013


Deliciously dark comedy from Anthony Jeselnik, host of COMEDY CENTRAL's 'The Jeselnik Offensive,' is coming this fall when he hits the road in a nationwide stand-up tour.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's DRUNK HISTORY, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2013


Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL, watch all-new episodes of 'Drunk History,' 'The Jeselnik Offensive,' 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,' and 'The Colbert Report'. Below, check out sneak peeks of DRUNK HISTORY and THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE!

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Horror Comedy HELL BABY
by - Jul 12, 2013


Millennium Entertainment has released the new Red Band trailer for HELL BABY, a horror comedy from Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant. The film, starring Rob Corddry, Leslie Bibb, Thomas Lennon and Riki Lindhome arrives in theaters on September 6. Get a first look below!

Comedy Central Presents World Premiere of Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male, 7/20
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 11, 2013


The world is a scary place for Comedy Central favorite Kumail Nanjiani in the world premiere of Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male, debuting on Saturday, July 20 at Midnight ET/PT.

Comedy Central Greenlights MELTDOWN WITH JONAH & KUMAIL from Ben Stiller
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2013


Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani are delivering the "best stand-up comedy show in Los Angeles" directly to you as COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered a new stand-up series, THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL, it was announced today

IFC Renews PORTLANDIA for Two Additional Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2013


IFC has renewed its hit original comedy series Portlandia for fourth and fifth seasons. Each season will feature 10 half-hour episodes, to premiere in early 2014 and early 2015, respectively.

JOHN OLIVER'S NY STAND-UP SHOW Among Comedy Central's July Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2013


This July, COMEDY CENTRAL is celebrating America the right way – by getting drunk! The series premiere of “Drunk History” debuts Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00 p.m. followed by the return of “The Jeselnik Offensive” when the second season premieres at 10:30 p.m.

TBS Just For Laughs Announces Digital Comedy Hub at Stage 773
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2013


TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm, America's largest comedy festival, will break new boundaries by providing comedy fans around the country with an all-access pass to a digital comedy hub "@ Stage 773". Throughout the festival - which takes place Tuesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16 - performances "@ Stage 773"" will be presented across multiple platforms through such high-profile digital outlets as Team Coco, Dailymotion, Yahoo!, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, The Nerdist, Broadway Video's Above Average, Instagram, Pandora, SiriusXM, Chill.com, Set List as well as the festival's website:www.justforlaughschicago.com. A digital comedy hub "@ Stage 773" will play host to solo shows by some of the hottest names in comedy, plus breakthrough performances by emerging talent. In addition, Stage 773 will feature exclusive live presentations from today's most popular podcasts, including You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, Doug Loves Movies, Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank, and The Team Coco Podcast. Comedy fans will be able to enjoy a selection of the performances online for free around the clock.

HBO Orders Mike Judge's Comedy SILICON VALLEY to Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2013


According to Deadline, the KING OF THE HILL creator's latest pilot has been ordered to series by HBO. John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, Judge's KING co-creators, are also behind the project.

FUTURAMA Series Finale Among Comedy Central's June Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2013


Sit back, relax and rely on your favorite comedy brand to keep you entertained this summer. This June, COMEDY CENTRAL is celebrating the final futuristic batch of 'Futurama' with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's TOSH.O, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2013


Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL, don't miss the Season Finale of 'The Jeselnik Offensive' and all-new episodes of 'Tosh.0,'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report'. Below, get a sneak peek at 'The Jeselnik Offensive' and 'Tosh.O'.

AL MADRIGAL:WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING? Among Comedy Central's 'Best Bets'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2013


COMEDY CENTRAL presents its 'Best Bets' for week of April 21!

IFC Orders 11 New Comedy Projects for 2014
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2013


IFC today announced it is developing 11 new comedy projects for 2014 series consideration. Among them, the network has ordered three pilots and eight scripts, in line with the network's 'slightly off' sensibility that attracts a male skewing, adults 18-49 audience.

Jon Hamm & More Join Guest Line-Up for BBC America's THE NERDIST
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 5, 2013


On the heels of BBC AMERICA's premiere of the new Supernatural Saturday line up, today more big names have been announced to join Chris Hardwick on his all-new comedy-variety talk-show THE NERDIST.

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