Orlando Jones on Dane Cook: It’s not Cook’s fault he’s rich. We made him that way.
Star comedians perform impromptu sets all the time in this industry, sometimes cutting off the venue’s scheduled comics. However, when the stars take over they’re supposed to illuminate the stage better than the lineup. Or at least illuminate the stage! Orlando Jones had the duties of hosting last week’s Dot Comedy Show at The Laugh … Read more
In Living Color Returns to TV with Two Specials on FOX
According to FOX Networks, In Living Color is coming back to television – sort of. While most heard the news and thought “oh boy, they’re modernizing ILC… There goes that show!” Think again. In Spring 2012, there will be two half-hour specials airing on FOX, the original network home of Homey the Clown and crew. … Read more
Katt Williams Tell-All Book Written By D-Militant
It seems a former staffer for Katt Williams has published a tell-all book on the controversial comic. Although Williams has been laying low as of late, his past is no secret. At least some of it isn’t. Pimp Down gives readers an insider’s view of Katt William’s dramatic rise and fall career, from the women … Read more
South Park Documentary 6 Days to Air Premieres October 9 on Comedy Central
After 15 seasons of being profoundly profane – if you let 60 Minutes tell it – yet hilariously funny – if you let everyone else with a greater sense of humor tell it – South Park is going to have a documentary tell its behind-the-scenes story this Sunday (Oct. 9) on Comedy Central. Documentary expert … Read more
New TV Station Bounce TV Names This Week Richard Pryor Week
After being on the air for just one week – television Similac breath and all – Bounce TV is throwing its first weeklong on-air festival for one of the greatest Black comics in the history of comedy. Called “Richard Pryor Week,” Bounce will air a host of Richard Pryor’s best movies and TV show appearances … Read more
Michael Colyar Kicked Off Flight for… Terrorism?
Usually, this isn’t our repertoire, but since we’ve just did a photoshoot with this guy we find it necessary to spread the word about his latest injustice. Comic Michael Colyar was thrown off a United Airways flight August 29 after a brief confrontation with a flight attendant who seemingly was looking out for a friend … Read more
Veteran Brothers Dick & Jerry van Dyke to Perform in Texas
Two of Hollywood’s most famous brothers in sitcom will hit the stage together next week in Dallas and Fort Worth. Jerry and Dick van Dyke will play a role in the Neil Simon comedy classic The Sunshine Boys at the Eisemann Center in Dallas September 8-9, and then at Casa Manana in Fort Worth Sept … Read more
New CollegeHumor Book Coming Tuesday
CollegeHumor Media has announced the release of their third book to hit shelves August 23. CollegeHumor: The Website. The Book is a compilation of some of the best material seen on the popular website, but only the print stuff – sorry, no video clips of broken falls in this book…. The content contains all types … Read more
Register Now for 2012 Laughing Skull Comedy Festival
With the past Laughing Skull Comedy Festival still wearing off of most of the comedy industry, they have already opened registration for next year’s comedy festival in Atlanta. For comedians, you must submit a video that is 3-10 minutes long and a non-refundable fee of $40. These are due by September 1. You’ll know if … Read more
