Comedy
Winnipeg Comedy Fest Interview: Opinionated and controversial (to some) stand-up comedian Darren Frost
Posted by: Paul Little • March 25, 2011 @ 3:45am
When one is labelled controversial, it will usually bring with it a lot of attention. But while comic Darren Frost has frequently been given the moniker of "Canada's Most Controversial Comedian", he feels his reputation as an opinionated presence on stage has probably done more harm than good to his bottom line.
Since last I wrote to you in this section, I've spent some time in L.A. covering the Oscars for ShowbizMonkeys.com. But beyond just taking in the year's biggest celebration of film (or rather, spending time on the Red Carpet leading up to said celebration), I also took in a lot of comedy.
Amplified Idiots: J.D's 24 Hour Pogues St. Patrick's Day (Live Blog)
Posted by: J.D. Renaud • March 17, 2011 @ 2:02am
All day today, I will be listening to 'Streams of Whiskey' by The Pogues for 24 solid hours.
Yes, really.
Let me start this off by just saying that I do not hate myself. I doubt you believe that, but It's true.
Interview: Conan graphic designer (and occasional on-screen performer) Pierre Bernard
Posted by: Paul Little • March 7, 2011 @ 6:38pm
Getting into graphic design -- originally comic book lettering, and later television design -- Pierre Bernard had no aspirations to be a television performer. But a few years after starting at Late Night with Conan O'Brien in the early 90s, he made a random appearance on the show sparked by a design of his on a "New State Quarters" sketch, which was a huge hit.
Exporting Raymond is a really enjoyable, funny documentary following the escapades of Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, as he attempts to win the comedy cold war by selling and adapting Raymond to the Russian networks.
John Mulaney: 2010 North American* Genius Monkey Comedy Award Winner
Posted by: Paul Little • February 20, 2011 @ 1:21am
The North American* Genius Monkey Comedy Award is given to a comedy writer/performer who is on his or her way up. It would be impossible -- or at least incredibly short-sighted -- to try and come up with the "funniest" comedian every year.
Interview: Stand-up comic Shane Mauss talks about passports, time travel, and his beginnings in comedy
Posted by: Paul Little • February 11, 2011 @ 8:38am
Shane Mauss is a stand-up comedian originally from Wisconsin, who moved to Boston to get started in comedy, and recently re-located to Austin, Texas.
Late night talk show guests: January 31-February 6
Posted by: Paul Little • January 31, 2011 @ 4:10pm
It's a brand new week and February's right around the corner! How are all my fellow late night talk show fans doing?
Once again, there's not too much to discuss in the late night game. Conan's ratings have been solid if not spectacular, keeping up with the cable competition of The Daily Show while a bit behind Leno and Letterman on network TV.
Book Review: "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland" by Patton Oswalt
Posted by: Aaron Graham • January 22, 2011 @ 1:55am
Thanks to ceaseless reruns, it's likely that the majority of this country's population is most familiar with Patton Oswalt via his past sitcom regularity as Spence on The King of Queens.
Hello, friends! How was your weekend? Sweet, mine too! Last week saw some great late night television, as I anticipated in this very spot, but this upcoming week sees everything but Carson Daly out of repeats.
Everyone seems to have A+ guests this week, but here are the Top 5 to check out, followed as always by the complete guest listings.
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