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http://aspecialthing.com/news/LCKwall.jpgEntertainment Weekly reports that Louis CK has sold a comedy pilot to CBS. The comedian and FX series star is teaming with Spike Feresten ("Seinfeld") on the show, which just received a pilot order from the network. The untitled project is an ensemble comedy...

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/4631/art11814widea.jpgFrom Deadline: Actor/comedian David Koechner has signed a talent holding deal with NBC. Under the pact, he is attached to star in Greg Daniels’ comedy project "Friday Night Dinner" and possibly do more episodes of "The Office", where he...

<img align=right src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/NNF_sfsketch12.jpg>You know how the saying goes: another winter, another awesome SF Sketchfest, and once again AST is proud to present two Jimmy Pardo comedy extravaganzas at this month-long event. Friday at 8 PM is Running Your Trap...

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7338/normalef.jpgFrom Deadline: NBC’s untitled Sarah Silverman comedy pilot has cast its first 2 regulars and, like the project’s co-creator/star Silverman herself, they too are comedian/writers. Harris Wittels, who was a writer on Silverman’s Comedy Central...

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http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8133/mulaney5adp.pngComedian and "Saturday Night Live" writer John Mulaney has his first one-hour stand up special, "John Mulaney: New in Town", which will premiere this Saturday on Comedy Central at 10 PM. Filmed at the Skirball Theater in New York, Mulaney's...

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6116/timandericbilliondollar.jpgToday marks the on-demand premiere of "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie", an all new feature film from the twisted minds of cult comedy heroes Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim ("Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job"). In the film,...

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3083/keyandpeeleshowpage594x.jpgTonight at 10:30 on Comedy Central, a new sketch show, "Key & Peele", starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, two former cast members of FOX's "Mad TV". Whether it's satirizing the President, spoofing Nazis, or ordering up...

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9408/arresteddevelopment700.jpgAfter years of rumor and speculation, it appears that the promise of an "Arrested Development" movie might be finally coming to fruition. Show creator Mitch Hurwitz said the following yesterday to an excited crowd at the New Yorker...

http://www-deadline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/farming_thumb__120126005351.jpgFrom Deadline: NBC is reportedly working on an "Office" spinoff starring Rainn Wilson for a potential midseason 2013 launch. No deals have been closed yet but the proposed spinoff, which was the...

You read that right: AST is thrilled to announce that we will be producing Brent Weinbach's next album. If you want to be a part of the action (no sneezers, coughers or hissers, please), visit the UCB Theatre Los Angeles website and make a reservation TODAY. If you're unfamiliar with Brent...

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http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3403/delocatedseason12dvd.jpgJon Glaser's cult Adult Swim series "Delocated" is finally available on DVD today after several delays and push-backs of its release date. "Delocated" is the story of a family in the witness protection program who gets their own...

http://i48.tinypic.com/24x1fm1.jpgAfter two years off the air, "Last Comic Standing" returns tonight to NBC, slightly revamped and with a new host, Craig Robinson of TV's "The Office". From the looks of previews, the focus this season will be less on goofy reality show-style "challenges" or forcing...

http://aspecialthing.com/news/SFsketch07sm.jpgNo time for small-talk; here's the lineup for the 11th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival! Tickets go on sale Sunday at 10am. SF Sketchfest Tribute Eddie Izzard In Conversation SF Sketchfest Tribute: Upright Citizens Brigade: Matt Besser, Amy...

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8210/19unsupervisedarticlela.jpgThe animated spy spoof "Archer" returns to FX tonight at 10 PM for its third season. Following the premiere of "Archer" at 10:30 will be the premiere of a new animated series, "Unsupervised", which is written and produced by several...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/30/nbccomedies320.jpgAfter a prolonged absence from NBC's schedule due to Tina Fey's pregnancy, "30 Rock" returns tonight at 8 PM to kick off the network's new Thursday night lineup. In tonight's episode, as everyone returns from holiday break, NBC's new talent...

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9310/tumblrllcsolnenf1qzc4do.jpgFrom Adweek: Cable channel IFC plans to add two new original programs to its prime time slate in 2012, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the programming. IFC declined to comment on the record about the two shows,...

http://maximumfun.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/500w/episode_images/bullseye-logo-FINAL.jpgI met Jesse Thorn right here on AST. It was, I think, around 2004, and I was busy seeing and writing about the best live comedy happening in Los Angeles. One day, this annoyingly self-promoting,...

Tonight, starting at 10 PM ET/PT, IFC begins new seasons of two of its most popular original comedies, "Portlandia" and "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret". http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2537/000000000018321.jpg "Portlandia" welcomes viewers back to Fred Armisen & Carrie...

From the bright lights of the big city to small country towns, "Angry Boys" takes us to various locations around the world as Australian comedian Chris Lilley ("Summer Heights High", "We Could Be Heroes") introduces several unforgettable new characters. Continuing the mockumentary style of his...

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4058/lifeandtimesoftim320.jpgAfter being off the air for close to two years, HBO's animated comedy "The Life and Times of Tim" returns to the cable channel tonight at 9 PM. The series about an average guy whose actions repeatedly lead him down the wrong path was...

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/6338/timthumbphpp.jpgCalling all geeks, dweebs, squares and dorks! Don't miss the premiere of an all-new, original "Nerdist" end-of-year special, only on BBC America. Stand-up comedian, "Doctor Who" fiend and all-around nerd extraordinaire Chris Hardwick will...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/pcat11logo.jpgIt's that time of year again, when Jimmy Pardo and the Never Not Funny crew gather with their funny, famous friends at the ACME Comedy Theater to laugh the night away. That's right, the 3rd annual Pardcast-a-thon is happening on November...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/louisck.jpgLouis C.K. is recording his next special in New York City in less than a week, and according to the man himself on Conan, he'll be offering the special himself via his website starting December 10th (happy birthday, me!). It will be available via...

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/797/cclogoredstacked.jpgComedy Central today announced its upcoming programming slate for this year and the next. Along with the previously announced sketch shows "Key & Peele" and "The Nick Show Kroll", shows in development include: "Braunger", a single-camera...

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1486/grantepartydown576.jpgA story on Hollywood blog Grantland reports news on a possible "Party Down" movie, to be (hopefully) filmed next summer. On the set of "Parks & Recreation", Adam Scott reportedly said: "We have a treatment.....and if everyone’s schedules...

http://i37.tinypic.com/2rcsr9s.jpgIn a surprise announcement yesterday, HBO announced that it is picking up the animated series "The Life and Times of Tim" for a third season, consisting of 10 episodes. The announcement comes 2 months after HBO supposedly cancelled the series, and production...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6285/27361457.png In an interview with film website The Playlist , Bill Hader revealed a new project he’s working on, set up at Ben Stiller‘s Red Hour Films. The film will be a dark comedy, based on the life of American comedian and impersonator Vaughn Meader—the...

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/460/iannucci7apr2009.jpgFrom Deadline: HBO has picked up the new comedy series "Veep", created by Armando Iannucci (Oscar nominee for co-writing “In the Loop”) and starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Emmy winner for “Seinfeld” and “The New Adventures of Old...

<center><a href=http://comedyfest.com/show/closing-gala-bob-david><img src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/bdvnc.jpg></a></center> Well, this is bound to be awesome. Nick Thune and Josie Long are confirmed performers on the show, with more names to be announced shortly... Pre-sale is...

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/786/peteholmesimpregnatedwi.jpgPete Holmes's debut digital album, "Impregnated with Wonder", is out today from Comedy Central Records. With his debut album, recorded live at the Punchline in San Francisco, Holmes establishes himself as a leading voice in comedy –...

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7366/tumblrlpu5194v251qz8vum.jpgBased on the popular "Nerdist" blog and podcast, a pilot episode for a "Nerdist" TV series will air tonight on BBC America at 10 PM. In the episode, Chris Hardwick sits down with comedian and talk show host Craig Ferguson and...

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8/tumblrlokfcbumgq1qzbo9a.png TVline.com reports that actor/comedian Louis CK — currently between seasons of his FX comedy "Louie" — will reprise his role on NBC's "Parks & Recreation" as Leslie’s former police officer beau Dave Sanderson in an early 2012...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/pepitone.jpgComedian Eddie Pepitone's first-ever live stand-up album "A Great Stillness" was released today, and fans across the nation and around the world lowered the volume on their headphones in anticipation. Known for his caustic appearances on Conan and...

Some 16 months ago we featured an online short film from Jason Nash that has now turned into a full-blown web series on Atom.com. The first three episodes of the all-new "Jason Nash Is Married" were released today. The series stars Jason in a semi-autobiographical role alongside Busy Phillips, who...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5154/keyarttheleague.jpg"The League" kicks off its third season tonight on F/X, airing Thursdays at 10:30 PM ET/PT for a 13-episode run. "The League", which debuted in September of 2009, is set against the backdrop of a fantasy football league. The show is about...

<center><a href=http://steveallentheater.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=410972><img width=600 src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/7mansweater.jpg></a></center> One Night Only: See The Birthday Boys in a sketch show directed by Bob Odenkirk! Don't miss this mix of live sketches and video shorts,...

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http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5977/community1027.jpgIn a move that some would argue they should have done in the first place, NBC is moving their multicamera sitcom "Whitney" to Wednesdays at 8 PM starting in midseason. The show will be followed by another female-oriented multicam sitcom,...