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Adam Sandler Introduces THAT'S MY BOY Screening at TBS Festival Tonight, 6/14
by Movies News Desk - Jun 14, 2012


TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO is proud to announce that Adam Sandler will make a special appearance to introduce an advance screening of his new movie THAT'S MY BOY at the Kerasotes Showplace ICON tonight, June 14.

Adam Sandler Set to Appear at THAT'S MY BOY Screeningat TBS Just For Laughs Chicago
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 5, 2012


TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO today announced that Adam Sandler will make a special appearance to introduce an advance screening of his new movie That's My Boy at the Kerasotes Showplace ICON on Thursday, June 14.

Adam Sandler to Introduce THAT'S MY BOY Screening at TBS Festival, 6/14
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 5, 2012


TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO is proud to announce that Adam Sandler will make a special appearance to introduce an advance screening of his new movie THAT'S MY BOY at the Kerasotes Showplace ICON on Thursday, June 14.

Sarah Silverman and More Added to TBS Just For Laughs Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2012


TBS and Just For Laughs today announced that Emmy® Award-winning comedian Sarah Silverman will host two shows at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, June 16. Sarah Silverman and Guests will feature some of her favorite comedians, with line-up details to be revealed shortly.

Sarah Silverman to Host TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS Chicago Shows, 6/16
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2012


TBS and Just For Laughs are thrilled to announce that Emmy(R) Award-winning comedian Sarah Silverman will host two shows at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, June 16. Sarah Silverman and Guests will feature some of her favorite comedians, with line-up details to be revealed shortly.

Nick Offerman, Bill Burr and More Join TBS Comedy Festival
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2012


Parks & Recreation star Nick Offerman, Bill Burr, Comedy Award®-winning Chicago native Hannibal Buress, Kyle Kinane, Pete Holmes, Brian Posehn, TJ Miller, Kelly Carlin, Steve Byrne, and Angelo Tsarouchas are among the comics added to the lineup for the fourth annual edition of TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO, June 12-17, 2012.

HBO's THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW Season 3 Premieres
by TV News Desk - Apr 20, 2012


THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW, the animated comedy series based on the record-breaking podcast, returns to HBO for its 13-episode third season FRIDAY, APRIL 20 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other new episodes debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time.

4th Annual TBS Just For Laughs Chicago to Feature Vince Vaughn, Aziz Ansari and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 10, 2012


TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, the nation's biggest comedy festival, kicks off its fourth year by announcing some very big names, with more surprises still to come. From June 12-17, an astonishing array of comedians, sketch shows, specialty acts and films will keep Chicago in stitches from some of its finest and most iconic venues.

Patton Oswalt Among Line-Up for TBS's 4th Annual JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2012


TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO, the nation's biggest comedy festival, kicks off its fourth year by announcing some very big names, with more surprises still to come. From June 12-17, an astonishing array of comedians, sketch shows, specialty acts and films will keep Chicago in stitches from some of its finest and most iconic venues.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Johnny Depp Guest Stars on HBO's LIFE'S TOO SHORT, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


Actor Johnny Depp will make a cameo appearance on this Sunday night's episode of the new HBO comedy series LIFE'S TOO SHORT. In the episode, which airs Sunday, March 4th at 10:30 pm, Depp plays a slightly deranged version of himself who seeks some acting tips from series star Warwick Davis.

Neil Patrick Harris Among Upcoming Guests on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2012


CBS has announced it's schedule of upcoming guests on LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN for the weeks of February 28th to March 9. Among the guests will be How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris on Wednesday, February 29th.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Johnny Depp Guest Stars on HBO's LIFE'S TOO SHORT, 3/4
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2012


Actor Johnny Depp will make a cameo appearance on this Sunday night's episode of the new HBO comedy series LIFE'S TOO SHORT. In the episode, which airs Sunday, March 4th at 10:30 pm, Depp plays a slightly deranged version of himself who seeks some acting tips from series star Warwick Davis.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Ricky Gervais' New HBO Comedy LIFE'S TOO SHORT, Premiering 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, LIFE'S TOO SHORT is a faux documentary starring Warwick Davis ('Willow,' the 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a little person who's down on his luck, desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.

New Comedy Series 'Life's Too Short,' from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, Debuts 2/19 on HBO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


He's a self-aggrandizing actor who's appeared in some of Hollywood's biggest hits. But now his career is on the wane, and he'll do anything to reverse his fortunes.

Eastbound & Down and Life's Too Short Return On HBO 2/19/2012
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012


The debut date for the new seasons of the HBO comedy series EASTBOUND & DOWN and LIFE'S TOO SHORT has been confirmed.

HBO's THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW Season 3 to Premiere 4/20
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2012


THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW, the animated comedy series based on the record-breaking podcast, returns to HBO for its 13-episode third season FRIDAY, APRIL 20 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other new episodes debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time.

Howard Stern to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN's 30th Anniversary Show, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2012


Howard Stern helps David Letterman mark an historic 30 years in late night television when the radio star visits CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, Feb. 1 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT).

Howard Stern to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN's 30th Anniversary Show, 2/1
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2012


Howard Stern helps David Letterman mark an historic 30 years in late night television when the radio star visits CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, Feb. 1 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT).

Regis Philbin to Appear on Tonight's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2012


Talk show host Regis Philbin will be a guest on tonight's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS. John Fogerty will be the show's musical guest. LATE SHOW airs Monday through Friday from 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Ricky Gervais' New HBO Comedy LIFE'S TOO SHORT, Premiering 2/19
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2012


From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, LIFE'S TOO SHORT is a faux documentary starring Warwick Davis ('Willow,' the 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a little person who's down on his luck, desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.

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