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Sept. 29, 2020

Chris Rock learned how to swim

Is Jimmy Kimmel in a slump? The cast of Veep will reunite. Joe Rogan's new house seems big. The Doobie Brothers vs. Bill Murray is a thing. Chris Rock learns to swim. A look at a successful comedy show in Greenwich.
Sept. 28, 2020

Chris Rock thinks Cardi B could have been a great comedian

Chris Rock told Jimmy Fallon that Cardi B has major comedy chops. Lorne Michaels discusses SNL's upcoming season. Carl on The Simpsons has a new voice.
Sept. 27, 2020

The bizarre war between Jerry Seinfeld and Bobcat Golthwait

Is Bobcat Golthwait the name of the comedian bleeped out when Jerry went off on a rant? If so, why is Jerry so upset at Bobcat and why don't the two like each other?
Sept. 26, 2020

Joe Rogan edges out Jim Gafffigan in Comedy Power Rankings

It's the updated Comedy Power Rankings, with Joe Rogan at #1. How did Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan and Jimmy Kimmel shake out? Chris Rock talks about the various phases of his career. Michael Ian Black read up about Rober…
Sept. 25, 2020

Dave Chappelle did the liner notes for Prince and will be on Letterman

Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Prince and Arsenio Hall were out one night when Trump walked in. Speaking of Prince, Dave Chappelle did the liner notes for a Prince re-issue that's out today. He will also be on Letterman's Netfl…
Sept. 24, 2020

Patton Oswalt wants you to Keep Your Distance

Keep Your Distance is the name of Patton Oswalt's upcoming live stream show. Hannibal Buress hits on 17 and costs the table money. Booo. And a very nice obituary for a recently closed comedy club. Plus, you know, late nigh…
Sept. 23, 2020

Dave Chappelle wins Emmy and tells critics to STFU

Dave Chappelle told his critics to STFU after winning an Emmy for his heavily criticized special. Everyone now needs to act like they like Schitt's Creek to be cool. Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy's were low rated...but his wife expl…
Sept. 22, 2020

Could Spinal Tap be making a comeback?

Could Spinal Tap be coming back? More about the upcoming season of SNL. Jimmy Kimmel's plans for being back in studio. Late Night ponders not counting all the states
Sept. 21, 2020

Joe Rogan apologizes and a look at last night's Emmys

Joe Rogan apologized for something he said on his podcast, Lorne Michaels talks about the returning cast on SNL, Schitt's Creek cleaned up at the Emmys, and Jimmy Kimmel returns to Late Night.
Sept. 20, 2020

Improv Everywhere's fake U2 Concert

I've been laughing about this for a few days. That time Improv Everywhere held a fake U2 rooftop concert. https://improveverywhere.com/2005/05/21/even-better-than-the-real-thing/
Sept. 19, 2020

Chris Rock on racism, blackface and why he didn't join the protests

Chris Rock talks racism and blackface, Hannibal Buress on playing parking lots. Vinny Pastore has a new podcast. Ron White is way richer than I realized.
Sept. 18, 2020

SNL has a new Joe Biden and it's...Jim Carrey?

Saturday Night Live will have a new permanent Joe Biden in Jim Carrey. Jimmy Kimmel gets ready for the Emmys. Adam Sandler does something funny for a change.
Sept. 17, 2020

Chris Rock talks about performing at Dave Chappelle's shows

Chris Rock talks about performing at Dave Chappelle's shows. South Park takes on the pandemic. Jon Oliver's Last Week tonight won some Emmys. Jon Stewart fights the good fights.
Sept. 16, 2020

A Joe Rogan moderated Presidential Debate? Who says no? Trump says yes!

Who isn't excited about the idea of Joe Rogan moderating a debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Jon Oliver gets picked up for three more years. The Late Night hosts have lots of hilarious Vegas jokes. And sounds like t…
Sept. 15, 2020

Jerry Seinfeld and Chuck Schumer walk into a comedy club

Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer's cousin Chuck showed up to support the Save Our Stages Act. Dice is selling his Vegas pad where he would hang out with Wayne Newton and Michael Imperioli. Moonbase 8 hets a trailer. NBC has …
Sept. 14, 2020

Sarah Cooper talks about Milli Vanilli

Sarah Cooper on Milli Vanilli. Ricky Gervais postpones tour dates. The late night shows have lots of Bob Woodward jokes. Jim Gaffigan chimes in about Trump.
Sept. 13, 2020

Race and the Second City

The New York Times takes a deep dive on some of the issues Second City is said to have had with race.
Sept. 12, 2020

Iced Tea at Joan Rivers' house

Johnny Mac worked with Joan Rivers and got to know her a little bit.  Some old stories today.
Sept. 11, 2020

How comedy came back after September 11, 2001

The late night shows weigh in on Trump not wanting to create panic. Bert Kreishcer and Jay Leno have new TV gigs. A look back at how comedy came back after 9/11.
Sept. 10, 2020

Kevin Hart to host new version of the old Jerry Lewis Telethon

Late Night weighs in on the fires, Kevin Hart will take over as host of the MDA Telethon, Just For Laughs announces some performers for the virtual festival in October, Borat 2 is reportedly already filmed!
Sept. 9, 2020

Joel McHale says a Community movie isn't coming soon #sixseasonsandamovie

Bad news for #sixseasonsandamovie, Joel McHale says while everyone wants to do a Community movie, it isn't coming soon. Johnny Mac burns off another slow news day with Lego Seinfeld and the great John Boyega-Michael Rapapo…
Sept. 8, 2020

Dave Chappelle appears on Big Sean's new album

It's a slow news day off the long weekend. Dave Chappelle is on Big Sean's new album. John Oliver and the Danbury Mayor are mixing it up. And some leftover articles about Beth Stelling and Hannah Gadsby. If you're new to…
Sept. 7, 2020

Remember when Ricky Gervais was in a New Wave band? Really.

A look back at Ricky Gervais' days in his New Wave band Seona Dancing. Also a look at Ricky's love of dogs, and some dog saving beer!
Sept. 6, 2020

Whatever happened to stand-up? Variety's 10 Comics to Watch

First up a breeze through some sitcoms recommended by Good Housekeeping, then a look at Variety's 10 Comics to Watch makes Johnny Mac wonder whatever happened to stand-up? I'll be out back smoking a cigarette with Dave Atte…