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http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8494/tvmidseason0105gs023ool.jpgTwo new original comedy series premiere on IFC tonight. First, at 10, "The Onion News Network" brings The Onion's unparalleled brand of hard-hitting, merciless journalism to television-watching masses. As the nation's number one...

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/789/nickkrollthankyouveryco.jpgWell-known around these parts for his many appearances on "Comedy Death-Ray Radio" as well as his roles as Ruxin on FX's "The League" and Stu on HBO's "The Life and Times of Tim", Nick Kroll gets his first one-hour stand up special...

http://aspecialthing.com/news/SFsketch07sm.jpgAST is proud to present two staples of Jimmy Pardo's considerable repertoire of shows: both Running Your Trap and Never Not Funny will be happening at SF Sketchfest this weekend. Tonight at 8 PM is Running Your Trap, where contestants compete to...

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4936/005bwtwillferrell017.jpgFrom Deadline: Will Ferrell has committed to a four-episode arc on NBC's comedy "The Office". He will play a branch manager who comes from the home office and is just as inappropriate as Steve Carell's character Michael Scott. NBC...

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5258182966_1678739539.jpgLongtime ASTer and Toronto-based comedian Nick Flanagan recently released his debut album, "I'm Here All Weak." It's nine tracks of his unique worldview and wordplay that ranges from deep to hilariously absurd to flat-out silly. The...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, January 24th: Dana Carvey on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Joan Rivers on Jimmy Kimmel Live Matt Braunger on Chelsea Lately Tuesday, January 25th: Patton Oswalt on Conan Chris Hardwick on Chelsea Lately Wednesday, January...

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7926/91hstpxvuxlaa1500.jpgHey now! Tuesday saw the release of "The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete Series" on DVD, which is available now from Amazon or in stores. With a list price of $149.99, this 17-disc set contains every episode from all 6 seasons of the HBO...

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4820/32c53b24dfd3db09nbccome.jpgNBC's Thursday night line-up returns with new episodes tonight, in a 3-hour block of comedies that NBC has dubbed "Comedy Night Done Right All Night". First, "Community" returns at 8 with an episode featuring guest star Malcolm...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, January 17th: Rashida Jones on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Natasha Leggero and Jason Sklar on Chelsea Lately Seth Rogen on Lopez Tonight Wyatt Cenac on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Repeat) Tuesday, January 18th:...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, January 10th: Donald Glover on Conan Bill Cosby on The Late Show with David Letterman Tuesday, January 11th: Dave Attell on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Jason Sklar on Chelsea Lately Mary Lynn Rajskub on Lopez Tonight ...

http://i55.tinypic.com/addzf8.jpgHBO's Friday night comedies return tonight with all-new episodes. First at 9 PM ET/PT, "The Ricky Gervais Show" begins a second season. This animated adaptation of Gervais' hit podcast features stream-of-consciousness exchanges between Gervais, his collaborator...

http://i54.tinypic.com/2ljssaw.jpgFrom Variety : Comics Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome have signed a development deal with HBO to produce a series based on the duo's Garfunkel and Oates musical comedy act. Micucci and Lindhome are writing the pilot with executive producer Richie Keen...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/SMW_logo300.jpgWednesday night: your shopping is done, your holiday work parties are over, your ritual human sacrifice to the pagan god Woden has been made, now there's just one more thing to do before settling down for that long winter's nap: attend the...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/sportsdome.jpgThe third season of "Tosh.0" premieres tonight on Comedy Central at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the series premiere of "Onion SportsDome" at 10:30 PM ET/PT. "Onion SportsDome" is described as a 30-minute rundown of the finest in...

http://i56.tinypic.com/16karnt.jpgIt's been four years since Bob Odenkirk has directed a feature film, but apparently he is preparing to step behind the camera again for the indie comedy "Annie Jenkins: A Not Very Romantic Comedy," according to Hollywood website The Wrap . While Bob didn't go...

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http://i54.tinypic.com/14445g9.jpgComedian and AST favorite Patton Oswalt's book "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland" was released today in stores and through all online outlets. This collection of colorful essays ranges in topic from his experiences working at a movie theater as a teenager to memories of...

http://i56.tinypic.com/2i8zujk.jpgLouis CK's most recent stand-up special, "Hilarious", premieres tonight on Comedy Central at 10 PM EST. Recorded in April 2009, the special was the first stand-up comedy film to be accepted into the Sundance film festival, and also aired on the Epix cable channel...

<center><a href=http://bit.ly/gentlemensclub><img src=http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/gentclub.jpg></a></center> Looking for something to do Sunday night? How about a sketch show directed by and featuring Bob Odenkirk? That's what you will find happening at Second City LA at 9pm on...

http://i52.tinypic.com/4t7uwp.jpgFrom Deadline: "Reno 911!" stars Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant have closed deals to rewrite the script for the Summit Entertainment comedy "The Wee McGinty". Garant will direct, with Lennon playing a major supporting role. The premise: A leprechaun (the...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5330751081_3602db9363.jpg"Over 100 artists take aim at funny people" is the promise of a 23-day art exhibit beginning Friday, January 7 at Gallery1988 at 7020 Melrose in Los Angeles. Admission is free and the works will be available for purchase. A preview of the...

http://i55.tinypic.com/2djxc48.jpgOut tomorrow on DVD is the first season of the FX animated series "Archer", featuring the voices of H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Walter, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, and Jeffrey Tambor. Set at the International Secret Intelligence Service, the series concerns suave...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, January 3rd: Wyatt Cenac on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Matt Braunger on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Tuesday, January 4th: Natasha Leggero on Chelsea Lately Wednesday, January 5th: Kevin Nealon on Conan (Repeat)

http://oi53.tinypic.com/eq840l.jpgFrom Deadline : Cable channel IFC, which over the past year acquired the rights to Mitch Hurwitz's "Arrested Development" and Judd Apatow's "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared", has now picked up the complete series of "The Larry Sanders Show", "The Ben Stiller...

http://aspecialthing.com/news/SFsketch07sm.jpgSF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, is announcing the full lineup for its 2011 edition tomorrow, but we've got it for you now. Fest organizers Cole Stratton, Janet Varney and David Owen really pulled out all the stops for their 10th...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/pftdvd_sm.jpgIt is with the greatest possible pleasure that I announce to you this news: Paul F. Tompkins' first DVD, "You Should Have Told Me," will be released on AST Records December 14th. Pre-sale will begin next week, so keep it locked on astrecords.com...

http://s4.daemonstv.com/tv/up/2010/08/ricky-gervais-out-of-england-01-550x309.jpgRicky Gervais returns to HBO tonight with a brand new stand-up special, "Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2". It airs at 10 PM EST. The special was taped before a live audience at the Chicago Theatre on Sept. 30th and...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, December 20th: Mary Lynn Rajskub on Conan Ricky Gervais on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Repeat) Tuesday, December 21st: Kristen Schaal on Conan Chris Hardwick on Chelsea Lately Edgar Wright on Last Call with Carson Daly...

If you missed Never Not Funny's 12-hour livestream charity marathon on November 26th/27th but want to relive the magic on your own time, good news: the full webcast is now available in both MP3 audio and MP4 video at pardcast.com. The 720-minute package is $14.99, and proceeds benefit The Smile...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/3EP_3panel.gifThe Onion AV Club is rolling out their Best of 2010 lists this week, and today they ranked their favorite comedy albums of the year. To our surprise and delight, they gave a shout-out not only to Kyle Kinane's "Death of the Party," but also to...

http://i51.tinypic.com/v3fu9t.jpgFrom Deadline: Comedy Central has ordered a pilot for a half-hour sitcom created by comedian Matt Braunger and "The Office" writer/producer Brent Forrester. The untitled comedy will star Braunger as a nice guy who works a crappy day job as a closed-captioner...

Internationally renowned vocalist/beatboxer/musican/comedian Reggie Watts today releases his first full-length comedy record, “Why S#!+ So Crazy?” as a CD/DVD package from Comedy Central Records. “Why S#!+ So Crazy?” was filmed live at venues around NYC this past winter. The album consists of 15...

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http://i41.tinypic.com/vglq4h.jpgRelativity Media announced today that Peter Farrelly (of the comedy directing team the Farrelly Brothers), Brett Ratner, actress Elizabeth Banks, Bob Odenkirk and Griffin Dunne are each directing segments for a sketch comedy feature film. More directors are...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/comicsontv.jpgMonday, December 13th: Ricky Gervais on The Late Show with David Letterman T.J. Miller on Conan J.B. Smoove on Lopez Tonight Tuesday, December 14th: Ricky Gervais on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Tim Meadows on Conan Greg Proops on...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/kk_face300.jpgKyle Kinane's debut CD "Death of the Party," released in February on AST Records, was ranked #1 on Amazon.com's Best Comedy of 2010 list. Congratulations, Kyle! The Best Comedy of 2010 - Amazon

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/CDRxmas2010sm.jpgScott Aukerman and Comedy Death-Ray have outdone themselves this year: the new CDR Xmas CD 2010 just dropped, and it contains over 76 minutes of holiday hilarity! Check out the "We Are The World 25.75" video below for a taste, click the ...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/CDRxmas2010sm.jpgJudging from the bids, I'm going to assume most of you know about this already, but Comedy Death-Ray is running a charity auction for the LA Food Bank, and there is some really amazing stuff available. Specific to AST Records, we're donating...

http://aspecialthing.com/images/ASTnews/risk_pod.jpgKevin Allison (The State) has been doing a live storytelling show in New York called RISK! for a while now, and recently an LA version has sprung up at the UCB with Pete Holmes and Kumail Nanjiani hosting. The good news for everyone in the world...