Forum: AST: News

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, March 28th: Danny McBride on The Late Show with David Letterman Wednesday, March 30th: Norm MacDonald on The Late Show with David Letterman Danny McBride on Jimmy Kimmel Live Brent Weinbach on Lopez Tonight Thursday, March...

http://i46.tinypic.com/2pow3lz.jpgFriend of AST Chris Hardwick (aka @nerdist) returns to G4 at 8 PM tonight with a new season of "Web Soup", the show that captures the "best of the worst" moments on the web and brings viewers a no-holds-barred look at the week's Internet mayhem. In each episode,...

http://i41.tinypic.com/34rae6v.jpgFrom Deadline: Comedy Central is finalizing a deal for a 26-episode seventh season pickup of Futurama. Comedy Central resurrected Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's animated sci-fi comedy in 2009, six years after it was cancelled by Fox, with a 26-episode sixth...

http://i51.tinypic.com/rmjxvk.jpgComedy Central announced today that it has picked up "Sports Show with Norm Macdonald", with an initial eight-episode order. The new series is slated to begin production this month with an April premiere. "Sports Show with Norm Macdonald" will feature Macdonald's...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/mezmorized/delocatedmaskicons.jpgNo need to start mailing tortilla hats to Atlanta: according to posts on Facebook and the official Delocated blog by show creator and star Jon Glaser, Adult Swim has renewed "Delocated" for a third season of 12 episodes. No...

http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/5139/cdrradiologofinalweb600.jpgIFC yesterday announced their development slate for 2011-2012, with four new original series and two shows in development. The most exciting news for ASTers is that one of the shows currently in development, which is known...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, March 21st: Dana Carvey on The Late Show with David Letterman Sarah Silverman and Pete Holmes on Conan Natasha Leggero and Matt Braunger on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, March 22nd: Chris Hardwick on Chelsea Lately Bill Hader on Last...

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4910/natashaleggerocokemoney.jpgNatasha Leggero's new album, "Coke Money," is being released today by Comedy Central Records in a digital-only format. With her sophisticated wit and culture-shaping glamour, Leggero spends a non-stop hilarious 45 minutes on topics...

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9387/nbcthurscomedies.jpgNBC announced today that it has renewed "Community" and "Parks & Recreation" for a third and fourth season, respectively. "The Office" has also been picked up for an eighth season, which will be its first without star Steve Carell. "30...

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/4329/peeweehermanshow2010101.jpgBack in 1981, HBO aired a special called “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” which was filmed at The Roxy Theater in Los Angeles and featured Paul Reubens and his fellow colleagues from the Groundlings performing a live stage show, centered...

http://www.jenkirkman.com/official_website_files/JAKRetouch.jpgHey, remember back in the day when AST Records burst on the scene with Jen Kirkman's debut album, "Self Help"? Remember how you listened to the CD and felt like, "Wow, what a great set. I wish I coulda been there that night." Well, bad...

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http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9840/photo22qp.jpgAccording to Hollywood website The Wrap , principal photography began Friday on "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie", the first feature film for Adult Swim stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. The movie, which is being produced by Funny or...

http://i49.tinypic.com/k1t5d5.jpg Beginning tonight, "Daily Show" correspondent John Oliver will host "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show," a six episode stand-up series produced by Avalon Television. The series was shot in New York City and premieres at 11 PM EST. The show will feature...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5474930650_ee301681c3_b.jpgAST favorites Todd Barry, Neil Hamburger & Brendon Walsh have announced a seven-city tour through the Midwest in April. The "Spring Value Tour 2011" debuts at The Grog Shop in Cleveland on April 8 and concludes at Newport, Kentucky's...

http://paulftompkins.com/cms_files/images/cms_image_8952.jpgDeadline.com reported earlier today that Comedy Central is developing a scripted comedy titled "Evil Genius" from executive producers Paul F. Tompkins and Tom Scharpling, with plans for PFT to star. The synopsis, from Deadline.com: The...

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/2559/mashuptjmiller.jpgComedy Central presents a medley of comedians, sketches, and visualizations on “Mash Up,” a world television premiere stand-up special hosted by comedian T.J. Miller. The special, which premieres tonight at midnight, features stand-up...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/3214461107_ba035fcb78.jpg"Mary Lynn Rajskub is taping a "comedy talk show" pilot for E! in Los Angeles and ASTers are invited. We've been told only 40 people will fit in the studio, so act fast if you're interested in attending. Here are the details: If you're...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/tigfriends.jpgTig Notaro is taping a pilot at the ACME Comedy Theater on Monday, March 7th and would like it very much if you were there. Whether or not you can make it, Jon Hamm, Rich Sommer, Mark Moses, Randee Heller and Jared Harris of Mad Men will be her...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/SMW_logo300.jpgThe Smartest Man in the World is leaving the cozy confines of the Bar Lubitsch this Wednesday to record a special episode at the Comedy Central Stage at The Hudson. As usual, the show is free to attend, but the wrinkle here is that you have to...

http://i56.tinypic.com/2cfcew6.jpgFrom the Hollywood Reporter : Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg are in talks to star in "I Hate You Dad", a comedy at Columbia Pictures that Sandler's Happy Madison company is producing. The story centers on a father who moves in on the eve of his son's wedding...

http://i39.tinypic.com/2ivy1oy.jpgFrom Variety: Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston are teaming up for the Judd Apatow-produced comedy "Wanderlust" for Universal Pictures. "Wanderlust" centers on a couple who, after losing all of their money, take refuge at a commune. David Wain, who directed...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5487159109_23ddf48784.jpgTonight on FuelTV is the premiere of Chris Fairbanks' comedy special "Fairly Uncertain." Perhaps befitting its title, not much information is available about this, and there are even conflicting reports regarding its air time, but it's...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/smartestman_300.jpgGreg Proops is starting a podcast! It'll be on the Internet soon, don't worry -- but first, we have to record it. That's where you come in: be at Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard this Wednesday night at 8pm and Greg will treat you...

http://aspecialthing.com/news/SFsketch07sm.jpgJust a friendly reminder that SF Sketchfest starts tonight with the ASSSSCAT gang performing alongside guest monologuist Josh Molina at the Marines' Memorial Theatre tickets]. There are so many great shows at the festival (as there are every year)...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5490456346_d742b67b21.jpgAST's favorite WFMU DJ Tom Scharpling embarks on week one of the annual WFMU Pledge Drive tonight at 9:00 Eastern. Pledges of $75 or more will get you the "must have" t-shirt for any Scharpling & Wurster fan pictured at right, not to...

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9679/delocatedjpg627x325crop.jpgAlthough star and show creator Jon Glaser revealed the news on his blog back in January, it was officially announced today that Adult Swim has renewed the live-action series "Delocated" for a third season. The mockumentary show,...

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2530/2010307snl560x316.jpgAlmost exactly a year after his first hosting stint, Zach Galifianakis will return to host SNL on March 12th, with musical guest Jessie J, according to an NBC press release. The appearance will presumably be in support of the...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, February 28th: Jim Gaffigan on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Patton Oswalt on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Greg Fitzsimmons on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, March 1st: B.J. Novak on The Late Show with David Letterman Tom...

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http://i42.tinypic.com/qntfye.jpgYou may know comedian Chris Fairbanks from his appearances on "Last Comic Standing" or "Reality Bites Back", or from appearing on podcasts like "Never Not Funny" and "Comedy and Everything Else". His first CD, "Fairbanks!", from Rooftop Comedy Records, is now...

Back during NBC's upfront presentation in May 2010, an SNL 35th anniversary special was announced, which would ostensibly air sometime during the 2010-2011 season (SNL's 36th season of producing shows, but technically the 35th anniversary of the show being on the air). The November sweeps period...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5304523510_bfdd1ff9b3_b.jpgIn May of 2004 supporters of the West Memphis Three put on a benefit show at the Improv on Melrose that is one of the greatest comedy shows I've ever attended. With Damien, Jason and Jessie still locked up but now with renewed optimism...

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/167638_1558338638882_1247751187_31210636_5694653_n.jpgAvailable now from Harper-Collins is Jon Glaser's "My Dead Dad Was in ZZ Top," described as 'an irreverent and ridiculous collection of "found" documents that will change everything you thought you...

http://i55.tinypic.com/2pyw4k2.jpgComedy Central has announced the nominations for the first annual "Comedy Awards", which will air on Sunday, April 10th simultaneously on Comedy Central, Spike, TV Land, VH1 and Nick at Night. “30 Rock”, “Eastbound & Down”, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”,...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, February 14th: Mike Birbiglia on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Jim Norton on Chelsea Lately Wednesday, February 16th: Fred Armisen and Reggie Watts on Conan Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Thursday, February 17th: Jason...

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2307/59177342.jpgIn his first lead TV role since the cult favorite "Get A Life", Chris Elliott stars as Marshal Chris Monsanto in the live-action comedy "Eagleheart". "Eagleheart" premieres on Adult Swim tonight at midnight. The show is a parody of "Walker,...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, January 31st: Amy Poehler and Tim and Eric on Conan Adam Scott on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, February 1st: Chris Elliott on The Late Show with David Letterman Nick Offerman on Conan...

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http://i55.tinypic.com/2nlzkfb.jpgA new animated series joins FOX's "Animation Domination" Sunday night line-up tonight. "Bob's Burgers" comes from creator Loren Bouchard ("Dr. Katz", "Home Movies", "Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil"), and centers on a family that runs a hamburger restaurant....