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http://i47.tinypic.com/2095yrm.jpgStarting tomorrow, June 2nd, at 10 PM EST, the TV Guide Network will begin airing reruns of the HBO comedy series "Curb Your Enthusiasm", beginning with the first ever "Curb" episode, "The Pants Tent". According to their online schedule , it looks like episodes...

<center><a href=http://www.aspecialthing.com/store/index.htm><img src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/EP3pak_newsban.jpg></a></center> The day has come: you can now pre-order the EP 3-pak to end all EP 3-paks! Paul F. Tompkins, Greg Proops and Dan Telfer are teaming up in compact disc...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/jfl_bobo.jpgMore good news for Chicago residents looking to laugh next month: in addition to the unproduced "Superfans" script reading, Bob is bringing a sketch show to the Just For Laughs festival in June. Here's how he describes "The Not Inappropriate...

http://i28.tinypic.com/n4fmlf.jpgComedy Central has ordered a multi-camera sitcom from distributor Debmar-Mercury and Gary Sanchez Productions, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company. The network has ordered a 10 episode first season, with the option to purchase an additional 90...

http://images.aspecialthing.com/zp-core/i.php?a=astnews&i=Delocated.jpg&s=595Series co-star Eugene Mirman sent an email yesterday reporting that the recently renewed Jon Glaser comedy "Delocated" will return with half-hour episodes rather than the 15-minute time slots it occupied in season one....

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews.jpgAST Records has released fifteen CDs in the last 3 years, but we've never put out an EP. To make up for lost time, we're putting out three at once! Even more fun, these discs will be sold in a limited edition 3-pak in the AST Store. The first disc (if...

http://i39.tinypic.com/2zoitf9.jpgOk, perhaps a little harsh, but those of us at AST who were hoping for series pickups for such promising-sounding pilots as Paul Simms' "Beach Lane" and Thomas Lennon/Robert Garant's "The Strip" are experiencing some severe disappointment at the announcement of...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, May 17th: Bill Cosby and Ricky Gervais on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Matt Braunger on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, May 18th: Jonah Hill on The Late Show with David Letterman Jane Lynch on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday,...

The wait is finally over. Those of you who are fans of "Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" are undoubtedly familiar with Dr. Steve Brule, Channel 5's resident doctor. Dr. Brule's "For Your Health!" segments have always been a highlight oF T&EASGJ, and now he's getting his own show. "Check It...

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/777/madsong.jpgHere's a sordid tale: a man named Nick Madson was caught on video performing huge, unaltered chunks of material made famous by the likes of Patton Oswalt, Louis CK, Dave Attell and more (well, at least he has good taste). After being notified of...

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http://i43.tinypic.com/2i2555w.jpgAlthough their official upfront presentation is not until May 17th, FOX announced today that they are picking up the Mitch Hurwitz and Will Arnett pilot "Running Wilde" (formerly titled "Wilde Kingdom") to series. The comedy, which also stars Keri Russell, is being...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/4602551930_906fce9a16_o.jpgDavid Spade & Friends inhabit the Hollywood Improv for two shows this Saturday night with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross's Nashville flood relief efforts. The 8:00 pm show features Todd Glass, Jeffrey Ross, Sarah Silverman and Spade,...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, May 10th: Kristen Wiig on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday, May 11th: Will Forte on The Late Show with David Letterman Tom Lennon on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Wednesday, May 12th: Matt Braunger on Chelsea Lately

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http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, April 26th: Brian Posehn on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, April 28th: Craig Robinson on Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday, April 30th: Mike Birbiglia on The Late Show with David Letterman Nick Offerman on Last Call with Carson...

http://i43.tinypic.com/2afa0rl.jpgBrian Posehn's new album, the oh-so-maturely titled "Fart and Weiner Jokes", is available today from Relapse Records and all online music outlets. Posehn's first album since 2006's "Live in Nerd Rage", the album tackles such pressing topics as what to do when...

http://i49.tinypic.com/35jmgiq.jpg From the Hollywood Reporter: "Freaks and Geeks" creator Paul Feig is reteaming with Judd Apatow, who executive produced and was a writer and director on that series. Feig will direct Universal's untitled wedding-themed comedy starring Kristen Wiig, who...

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http://i36.tinypic.com/vrrmdl.jpgPeople Magazine announced today that Ricky Gervais will host the 67th annual Golden Globes ceremony on January 17th. This marks the first time that the telecast has had a host since 1995. “Not only is this the biggest Hollywood celebration of the industry, which...

http://i44.tinypic.com/hvqw76.jpg"This Show Will Get You High," a new sketch comedy program that is a pilot for a possible series on Comedy Central, is being recorded tonight at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz, California. The show was created by UCB founding member Matt Besser, and stars Besser as...

http://i41.tinypic.com/2rdemf6.jpgAs part of their "Comedy Lab" series of pilots, "Penelope: Princess of Pets" airs tonight on England's Channel 4. The pilot stars Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler and is adapted from the web series of the same name that the duo did for the defunct comedy website...

http://www.tlavideo.com/images/z/cg/1/4/301941_aa.jpg One of our favorite "AST-approved" shows, "Party Down", is about to return soon on the STARZ network, on April 23rd. To refresh yourself before beginning the new season, you can catch up on all the first season episodes by buying the first...

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8716/astnwow041210.gifMonday, April 12th: Chris Rock on Lopez Tonight Baron Vaughn on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday, April 13th: Charlyne Yi on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Thursday, April 15th: Tracy Morgan on The Daily Show with Jon...

http://i45.tinypic.com/29azj0o.jpgIn 2003, the Upright Citizens Brigade filmed their first full-length improvised movie, "Wild Girls Gone". After several years of being unreleased, the long-awaited film is now available for digital download on iTunes. The movie takes place in the spring break...

<center><a href=http://www.starflowentertainment.com/comedycentralla.html><img width=450 src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/mashup.png></a></center> Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the man behind the well-received-on-the-fest-circuit short film "Successful Alcoholics," wants everybody to...

http://i40.tinypic.com/x2udl1.jpgFrom Variety : NBC has rounded out the cast of its Matthew Broderick comedy pilot "Beach Lane," adding comedian's comedian Patton Oswalt and "3rd Rock from the Sun" alum Kristen Johnston to the mix. The show revolves around the world of a millionaire (Oswalt)...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/NNFs6_onlinelogo.jpgNever Not Funny turned four on Sunday, and the day before that we recorded our 200th episode at the UCB Theatre in Hollywood. That show is now available for download, and features guests Andy Richter, Jen Kirkman, Matt Besser and Pat Francis. It...

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/1605/astnwow40510.gifTuesday, April 6th: Mindy Kaling on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Anthony Jeselnik on Last Call with Carson Daly Wednesday, April 7th: Chris Rock and Jane Lynch on The Late Show with David Letterman Greg Behrendt, Jen Kirkman...

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http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9899/1265301973940.jpgSpike TV expands its comedic slate tonight with "Players," a series created by and starring two of the founders of the acclaimed improvisational comedy troupe the Upright Citizens Brigade, Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts. "Players" follows two...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/lakeshore.jpgNow for some sad news: the venerable Lakeshore Theater in Chicago is closing its doors, leaving a thriving community of great comics and performers without a very special playground and laboratory for their work. A venue devoted to hosting the...

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3422835613_a5d9338413_m.jpgLouis C.K. will premiere his stand-up concert film, “Louis C.K.: Hilarious,” at The Sundance Film Festival as the first stand-up concert film presented at Sundance. Directed by Louis, the film will screen in the Festival’s Spotlight...

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7012/astnwow32910.gifMonday, March 29th: Joel McHale on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, March 30th: Moshe Kasher on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, March 31st: Ricky Gervais on The Late Show with...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/uglyamericans.jpgWord on the street (that street being AST: Comedy Blvd.) is that this new animated series "Ugly Americans" on Comedy Central is funny and good, two things I like in a comedy. It probably helps that funny and good people are involved: voice...

http://i47.tinypic.com/166ygdt.jpgOMG! Comedy Central is about to LOL with Arj Barker with the world television premiere of "Arj Barker: LYAO" tonight at 11:00 p.m. Comedy Central brings the hilarious “Flight of the Conchords” star to the stage to poke fun at controversial topics ranging from...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4388548368_0741e78dac_o.jpgPersonal jetpacks may never come to fruition, but the future has arrived nevertheless. Tonight not one but TWO Los Angeles-based shows packed with AST favorites will stream live online for free. First up at 7:30 pm Pacific comes The...

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