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Our friend Jonah Ray (remember that 7" record "This Is Crazy Mixed Up Plumbing" we put out?) made a pilot for Comedy Central a while back -- a sort of "The Soup for video game culture" -- and unfortunately it didn't get picked up. Well, at least there's this: Jonah put the whole damn thing on...

<img align=right src=http://22.media.tumblr.com/hfeIU08t1mymxcddzWyTbiYNo1_400.jpg>For people who prefer on-demand access, audiophiles who need the crystal clear audio that only podcasts can deliver, or those who fear the invisible parts of the electromagnetic spectrum*, Indie 103's Comedy...

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2299/lastfmsarahsilverman.jpgFrom Deadline: After a bidding war among several broadcast networks, NBC has snagged Sarah Silverman’s single-camera comedy project with a hefty put pilot commitment. (A "put pilot" is a deal to produce a pilot that includes...

http://i53.tinypic.com/opw6s4.jpgAccording to the Hollywood Reporter , Sarah Silverman is writing a new project for TV with "The Sarah Silverman Program" writer/producer Jon Schroeder and showrunner Dan Sterling. If it is ordered to pilot, Silverman will star and Sterling will serve as showrunner....

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8908/jeffgarlin1.jpg From the Hollywood Reporter : Jeff Garlin is bringing his brand of comedy to ABC. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" executive producer and star has set up a script deal to write, executive produce and star in an untitled half-hour comedy at...

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/454/tumblrlk7wktmx2q1qzx3jt.jpgFrom Deadline: FOX is finalizing a deal for a presentation order for an animated comedy project from comedian Demetri Martin, Chernin Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV. The pickup came shortly after the project, a family...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comedygarage.jpgLA comedy fans know Paul Danke is a really funny guy. Hardcore LA comedy fans know that he's been running a show with his friends Matthew Sullivan, Cornell Reid, Sean Green and Casey Feigh out of the garage behind their rented Burbank house...

<a href=http://www.amazon.com/Punching-Tom-Hanks-Dropkicking-Ex-Presidents---/dp/0312643748/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294155932&sr=8-1><img align=right src=http://www.howtobeatupanything.com/.a/6a00e554d693738833015432d6fbe7970c-150wi></a>Our friend Kevin Seccia has been educating the masses on how...

http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/574/zachgalifianakis.jpgFrom Deadline: Zach Galifianakis, who co-stars on HBO's comedy series "Bored to Death", has expanded his relationship with the pay cable network through a first-look deal. The first project under this deal is a low-budget comedy...

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1755/michaelianblack.jpgMichael Ian Black does not miss an opportunity to be hilarious in the world premiere of his new one hour stand up special, “Michael Ian Black: Very Famous,” debuting tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Filmed at The Trocadero...

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http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6199/tignotarogoodone.jpgThe debut album from sardonic comedian Tig Notaro, entitled "Good One", is out today on the Secretly Canadian label. "Good One" contains well-crafted and ridiculous material touching on subjects such as Tig’s family tree, Mexican hotel...

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8361/353he.jpgOnce again, Variety has named its annual "10 Comics to Watch" for 2011. The last couple of years' lists have featured such AST faves as Hannibal Buress, Aubrey Plaza, Ellie Kemper, Garfunkel and Oates, Donald Glover and Ken Jeong, among others. This...

http://i.imgur.com/vIizs.gifMonday, July 25th: Jon Benjamin on Conan Don Rickles on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Jen Kirkman on Chelsea Lately Rob Riggle on Last Call with Carson Daly (Repeat) Tuesday, July 26th: Marc Maron on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Natasha Leggero on...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/5737248613_77ae6952a6.jpgFrom Deadline: Adult Swim, which held its upfront event last night in New York, has announced a new series for premiere this fall titled "The Heart, She Holler," starring Patton Oswalt and Heather Lawless. The series is described as "a...

http://aspecialthing.com/news/SFsketch07sm.jpgSummer days are driftin' away, but oh! Those (*falsetto*) su-ummer ni-hiights! Allow me to tell you more: no longer content to dominate the comedy world in the dead of winter, the gang at SF Sketchfest has cooked up a midsummer night's dream: SF...

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9265/wheelchaircat3.jpgNick Swardson's twisted world of trust fund kitties, gay robots and the infamous Garry Gaga will return as Comedy Central begins production on the second season of "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, head...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, July 18th: Rich Fulcher on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Chris Hardwick on Conan Tuesday, July 19th: Marc Maron on Conan Chris Hardwick on Chelsea Lately

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3153/emmystatue797829.jpgThere were some surprising first-time nominees as the 2011 Emmy nominations were announced this morning in Hollywood. "Parks and Recreation" was nominated for the first time for Outstanding Comedy Series for its third season, joining...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/pardo.jpgHey Chicago, what if you had one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted? One moment... Would you capture it, or just let it slip? In 2011, you're only going to get one chance to see homegrown hero Jimmy Pardo perform his...

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5624/smoove1.jpg"Curb Your Enthusiasm" returns tonight to HBO for an eighth season of ten episodes. This season will be partially set in New York, with Ricky Gervais guest starring in at least one episode. Other guest stars this season will include Michael J. Fox,...

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6050/fxlouiewilfred.jpgTwo comedies begin new seasons tonight on cable channel F/X. First at 10 is "Wilfred", based on a critically acclaimed Australian series. Elijah Wood stars as Ryan, an introvert struggling to make his way in the world until he meets Wilfred...

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8481/writingmoviesforprofit1.jpgIf you visit this site, you're probably familiar with Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant from their work on cult comedy shows like "The State", "Viva Variety", and "Reno 911!" But the pair are also a very much in-demand writing team in...

From Deadline: Comedy Central has ordered a pair of new sketch-based series for its 2012 lineup: "The Nick Show Kroll", featuring the stand-up comic, and an untitled series starring "Mad TV" alums Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. "I haven't seen either pilot yet, but I think so highly of...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, June 27th: Louis C.K. on Jimmy Kimmel Live Jason Sudeikis on Conan Chris Hardwick on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Repeat) Tuesday, June 28th: Louis C.K. on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Hannibal Buress on Jimmy Kimmel Live...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/futurama2010.jpgIt's a moment seven months in the making: Futurama's bisected sixth season resumes tonight on Comedy Central with two new episodes (10p ET/PT)! Not only that, but Patton Oswalt will be guest-starring on the second of the two episodes! Not only...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, June 20th: Thomas Lennon and "Weird" Al Yankovic on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Greg Proops and Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Dan Harmon on Last Call with Carson Daly (Repeat) Tuesday, June 21st: Amy Sedaris on The Late Show...

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6810/louieseason1dvd.jpgThe first season of Louis CK's sitcom/stand-up hybrid "Louie" is available on DVD today. The DVD contains all 13 episodes of the show's first season, and as an added bonus, a regular DVD format and a Blu-ray version are both included in the...

<center><img width=540 src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5783817476_f3a6206e3d_z.jpg"></center> Mike Royce is a former stand-up comic turned writer and producer whose credits include "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Lucky Louie." His latest project is TNT's genre-busting comedy-drama...

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4176/weirdalyankovicalpocaly.jpg"Weird Al" Yankovic is back with his first album since 2006's "Straight Outta Lynwood" with the release of "Alpocalypse" in stores today. The album features parodies of Lady Gaga ("Perform This Way"), Taylor Swift ("TMZ"), Miley...

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9665/2tvbenjaminartgq8d09p81.jpgA parody of investigative news shows and Charles Kuralt "On the Road"-type programs, "Jon Benjamin Has a Van" premieres tonight on Comedy Central at 10:30 PM. Host Jon Benjamin ("Dr. Katz", "Archer", "Bob's Burgers") journeys into...

http://pardcast.com/images/NNFs9_onlinelogo.jpgJimmy Pardo and his podcast crew are taking Manhattan! If you're in the tri-state area tomorrow, head over to the Gramercy Theatre for Never Not Funny's first-ever New York engagement. There are a few tickets still available, so hit the link or visit...

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/6738/homemol305x125.jpgBBC America this weekend will launch a new block of British comedies, called "The Ministry of Laughs", which will air every Saturday night beginning at 10 PM. The block will be hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick, who will appear in...

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/3752/tumblrlls3wanw4y1qavcf2.jpgComedy Central aired Norm Macdonald's special "Me Doing Stand-Up" a few months ago, but the special was aired with bleeps and edited down from its complete form. Well, now the complete, uncensored special is available both on DVD...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, June 13th: Anthony Jeselnik on Conan Jason Sudeikis on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Simon Pegg on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday, June 14th: Jeff Garlin on Conan Tina Fey on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (Repeat)...

http://images.hollywood.com/site/donaldglover.jpgFrom Variety : Andy Samberg and Donald Glover have joined "Parks and Recreation"'s Aubrey Plaza and "Saturday Night Live"'s Bill Hader for an indie comedy titled "The Hand Job." Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") and Alia Shawkat...

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http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9530/146928jasonsudeikisgets.jpgOver the past few years, the MTV Movie Awards have looked to some of today's most popular young, up and coming comedians when it comes to hosting their annual movie award ceremony. In 2009, it was Lonely Island member and SNL star...

http://www.dasariski.com/images/48.jpgFrom the UCB Theatre: The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater will start a weekly hourlong live radio show on SiriusXM Radio, that satellite radio company announced. “Live From UCB Theater” will record a different show each week at its theaters in New York and Los...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgTuesday, June 7th: Ryan Stout and Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Wednesday, June 8th: Jen Kirkman on Chelsea Lately James Adomian on Lopez Tonight Thursday, June 9th: Mike Birbiglia on The Late Show with David Letterman Conan...