NBC in talks to bring back "Last Comic Standing"

[BillBrasky]

I heard through the grapevine (I was sitting at a table next to Last Comic Standing producers) that this season's format is going to be different. There isn't going to be a house, there aren't going to be inane challenges - it's just going to be stand-up. The man she was explaining it to thought that was a mistake because "nobody wants to watch just stand up."

But people in a house? Woo! I want to watch that!

[Adult Ed]

$75,000-$100,000+ incomes? Geez, I can't afford to watch this show!

Then they don't care if you do.

[JuanCarlos]

But people in a house? Woo! I want to watch that!

Personally, what I like in a tv show is exaggerated out-of-context reaction shots from every participant.

[the groinery]

Because of Craig Robinson, I've got big hopes for this show. There's simply no way a network reality show can ruin it. There's no way.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/527...craig-robinson

[BillBrasky]

Teaser for the upcoming season of Last Comic Standing:



This teaser features footage from the initial auditions and callbacks in Hollywood last month. I already see some AST-approved comics here, including Chip Pope and Chris Fairbanks. According to The Comics Comic , at least half of the 48 semifinalists are veteran feature and headliner acts with TV credits.

[pixel revolt]

AST-approved comic Fortune Feimster is in this!

[JayRunner]

Chicago comic (and AST poster) Ken Barnard can be seen screaming in this as well.

[A_S]

The first taping with the top 10 finalists is next Wednesday, April 28th. Does anyone know who made it and if so, can you post with the appropriate spoiler box? I'm considering going out of curiosity but I'm not very enthusiastic without knowing the lineup (due to previous seasons). Here's the link for tickets in case anyone else is interested.

[BillBrasky]

In previous years, Shecky Magazine was the site that always broke that news, but I don't see anything on their site yet.

[punkdc]

Fingers crossed for Fairbanks. I'll watch and dare I say vote if it happens.

[dukerayburn]

The first taping with the top 10 finalists is next Wednesday, April 28th. Does anyone know who made it and if so, can you post with the appropriate spoiler box? I'm considering going out of curiosity but I'm not very enthusiastic without knowing the lineup (due to previous seasons). Here's the link for tickets in case anyone else is interested.

Does anyone have other links to watch for television tickets? Headed out to LA for a few days. Obviously I've bookmarked this one and I've also got tvtickets.com bookmarked, but I don't want to miss a shot at anything cool.

[brandom]

Fingers crossed for Fairbanks. I'll watch and dare I say vote if it happens.

Was not one of the the top 40 finalists unfortunately

I know who the final 10 are from going to the tapings. I'm sure its been posted around already, but I won't say who

I will say its probably worth going to, as half of the 10 are quite good and the other 5 aren't that bad.

[BillBrasky]

Was not one of the the top 40 finalists unfortunately

I know who the final 10 are from going to the tapings. I'm sure its been posted around already, but I won't say who

It hasn't, just so you know.

[scamboogah]

I know who the final 10 are from going to the tapings. I'm sure its been posted around already, but I won't say who

This is useful information if the only question you had about the upcoming season is, "Does Brandom know who the top 10 are?".

[brandom]

If all that I wrote was what you quoted, then yes it would have been pointless to even write about it

I wanted the person that is/was contemplating going, to know there are actually some good comics on there. Also I didn't want that other guy to be really let down when he saw who he heard was on, isn't

I know how Lost ends too, but I won't say, but its pretty good

[A_S]

If all that I wrote was what you quoted, then yes it would have been pointless to even write about it

I wanted the person that is/was contemplating going, to know there are actually some good comics on there. Also I didn't want that other guy to be really let down when he saw who he heard was on, isn't

I know how Lost ends too, but I won't say, but its pretty good

I'm not going to make it to the taping tonight but I appreciate the good word. Also, I've never seen a full episode of Lost but I'm going to watch the finale based on your recommendation. If I don't enjoy it, or if I'm in any way confused, I will feed your face to the smoke monsters in my backyard.

[BillBrasky]

Getting pretty close to the premiere (June 7th); here are some more promo videos:

[Itslikeimsayin]

Chip Pope, Jimmy Dore, Chris Fairbanks and a fakey TV "spontaneous" standing ovation!

[SlyBattery]

Getting Craig Robinson to host was a great idea. It makes me think this show might not suck this time. It will, but it makes me think that maybe it won't. At least not as much.

[BillBrasky]

If there's no house and no inane "challenges" this season, it's already better. It looks like this season the focus will be on where it should be, comedy.