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July 16, 2021

How The Office changed comedy

A look at the how the original UK version of The Office changed comedy. Myq Kaplan is in a commercial about the food industry. Kathleen Madigan plans to keep podcasting.

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July 16, 2021

Why Tom Segura is in a cast (again)

James Gandolfini almost took over for Steve Carrell on The Office! Why is Mindy Kaling pretending she's not Generation X? Mindy, you're Gen X. Cristela Alonzo will host a reboot of Legends Of The Hidden Temple. Gabriel Iglesias stopped by a...

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July 15, 2021

Backlash for booking Louis C.K. plus Ice-T on Chappelle's Show Player…

Ice-T explains what a player hater is. Louis C.K.'s shows in Madison get a mixed reception. Staffers at a club in the UK are threatened after canceling a show. Roku launched a late night talk show for some reason. Marlon Wayans will have...

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July 14, 2021

Is Brian Regan the comedian's comedian?

Late Night is back, thankfully. Is Brian Regan the comedian's comedian? The Emmy Nominations are out. Best Comedy “black-ish” (ABC) Cobra Kai (Netflix) “Emily in Paris” (Netflix) “Hacks” (HBO Max) “The Flight Attendant” (HBO Max) “The...

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July 13, 2021

Ricky Gervais on if The Office would be canceled now

A comedian said stupid stuff about footballers. Ricky Gervais discusses Cancel Culture vs. The Office Jim Jeffries NBC sitcom is not happening, and isn't that a good thing? Pete Lee's special gets a good review Why aren't LA comedy clubs...

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July 12, 2021

Jerry Seinfeld's book collection

The New York Times spoke to Jerry Seinfeld about his book collection. Looks like Jerry really enjoyed Robert Bader's Three Stooges book! If you like what I do, www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews

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July 12, 2021

Bill Cosby not welcome at the Cellar not that Bill Cosby was gonna pl…

Bill Cosby is not welcome to perform at the Comedy Cellar as if he was going to perform at the Cellar anyway. I have also BANNED Cosby from doing stand-up at my house! Jamie Foxx hits a taco stand....and in his new movie plays a pool guy slash...

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July 11, 2021

How Jon Stewart Killed Comedy. Wait, what??

The Spectator wrote that Jon Stewart killed comedy. I disagree...let's take a look at what The Spectator had to say about Jon Stewart's run on The Daily Show. Then, some fun Triumph The Insult Comic Dog stories from Robert Smigel.

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July 10, 2021

Keegan-Michael Key talks about Sexy Dentists

Mac-Packer Keegan-Michael Key talks about a Saturday Night Live sketch with a sexy dentist. A look at the top grossing comedy movies of the 1980s. Jim Breuer shares his philosophy of being kind and turning off the news. Mike Siegel on life as...

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July 9, 2021

Revisiting Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia

A look back at the time Joe Rogan accused Carlos Mencia of Joke Theft Pete Holmes on comic vs. comedian. Actually he makes sense. John Cleese is working on a Python-free stage version of Life of Brian. Lego Seinfeld! Jo Koy had a restaurant?

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July 8, 2021

Would you go see Bill Cosby on tour?

Bob Saget, Doug Stanhope, Gilbert Gottfried, Tim Dillon, Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder, Jessica Kirson, Mark Normand, Rich Vos, Robert Kelly, Sean Patton, Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe and more will all perform this fall at Skankfest in Houston....

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July 7, 2021

The Seinfeld Soundtrack

The soundtrack to Seinfeld - the audio cues and stuff - has been released as an album. Comic Con At Home includes a Bob's Burgers panel which features "never before seen" clips - wouldn't that be ALL the clips? Have YOU ever seen Bob's Burgers?...

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July 6, 2021

Worcester, the city that means well

Pete Holmes feels bad for those who don't have the talent. George Lopez wants you to tell the people you love that you love them. Jo Koy on why he loves Rob Schneider Bill Lawrence says to pick your ass. Ted Danson on liking roles that...

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July 5, 2021

Why Bert Kreischer takes his shirt off

Bert Kreische shares why he talks his shirt off on stage. Bill Carter on what attracts us to Late Night and how it took Conan O'Brien and Trevor Noah a minute to shake off some big shadows. A look at the early 1860's days of standup. Yes the...

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July 4, 2021

Community, Bob's Burgers (!) and the Times' 21 Best Comedies of the 2…

A look at the New York Times' 21 Best Comedies of the 21st Century so far includes Community (yay), Bob's Burgers (wait what?), Key & Peele but also a bunch of shows Johnny Mac was never interested in.

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July 3, 2021

The Office, Chappelle's Show and the Times' 21 Best Comedies of the 2…

The New York Times listed the top 21 comedies (TV) of the 21st Century. Part one of a two part look at the list includes The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Chappelle's Show

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July 2, 2021

Maybe Jimmy Kimmel should do the show instead of chicken commercials

Will Flight of the Conchords be reuniting? Jimmy Kimmel is filming a commercial for a national chicken franchise involving a colonel. Bowen Yang an Joel Kim Booster are heading to Fire Island (it's a movie.) Jeremy Piven started a podcast....

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July 1, 2021

Bill Cosby Got Out of Prison!

Bill Cosby got out! Variety's 10 Comics to Watch Billy Connolly returns to TV The New York Comedy Festival says it will be back. Comedians attended England v. Germany

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June 30, 2021

Dave Chappelle is JFL's Comedy Person of the Year

James Corden will stop doing his Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts segment. Dave Chappelle is Just For Laughs' Comedy Person of the Year. This year's festival will be virtual and features Kristen Wiig, Bowen Yang, Kevin Hart, Bert Krreischer, Any...

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June 29, 2021

John Mulaney has lunch date with Olivia Munn

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn were seen at a lunch date. Dave Chappelle partied at the club and took a turn as DJ. Kevin Hart has yet another job, this one a movie with Mark Wahlberg. Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor in an HBO series about...

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June 28, 2021

Steve Carrell's new movie sounds very complicated

Steve Carell is working on a new movie that sounds very complicated. Amy Schumer's new show sounds like "sure, I will do it if I barely have to do anything and we can shoot in on Martha's Vineyard" and HBO Max said yeah. The WWE is hiring comedy...

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June 27, 2021

Pete Holmes gets high

Pete Holmes talks about being a late comer to cannibas. Bill Lawrence talks Ted Lasso. Vulture reviews Rory Scovel's new special.

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June 26, 2021

A deep dive into Conan's last show

Conan O'Brien said goodbye to late night. We hear from Homer Simpson, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Myers, Will Ferrell, Andy Richter, Mindy Kaling, John Kraisnski and Andy Richter.

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June 25, 2021

Stephen Colbert gets invited to a sex party

The America's Got Talent judges were impressed by Josh Blue....but he's been around for 15+ years, what gives? Stephen Colbert gets invited to a sex party Al Franken is on tour Dana Carvey did Red Rednecki for Conan. Kevin Hart and Snoop...

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