Archive for July, 2010
Live Comedy: The Del Close Marathon presented by the UCB, NY
Every year The Del Close Marathon brings together the best Improv comedy groups, from past and present, for a weekend filled with enough improv comedy to stretch form the Earth to the Moon 40,000 times. Featuring such illustrious groups and people as: Haratio Sanz and the Original Kings of Improv, DERRICK Comedy (Donald Glover, DC Pierson, Dominic Dierkes), Facebook (Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Rob Huebel, Seth Morris, Paul Scheer), and so many more! What: Improv Festival When: Friday, July 30-Sunday, August 1 Where: UCBT, Hudson Guild Theatre, Urban Stages, FIT – NYC How Much: Ticket Prices Vary
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MERRIme
by shap on July 28, 2010. [Smack,Web Shorts]
MERRIme, a web series created by and starring Kaily Smith with David Weidoff, takes a look at the online dating adventures of a Hollywood trust fund baby. With a cast that includes Tony Hale (Arrested Development) and Tom Arnold (Roseanne) and quality that rivals any comedy around, the only question is why this show isn’t on prime time yet. Can anyone say mid-season replacement?
Turning Up The Heat
LeBron James has crashed his car, and Scott Rogowsky (The Onion) and Neil Janowitz’s (ESPN) sports comedy venture, 12 Angry Mascots, has the scoop. And you thought the July 8th announcement was big…
Smack Talk for 7/29
A new study says sex boosts brain growth. In other news, Tiger Woods has found a cure for cancer. -Rob Kutner
Live Comedy: Comedy is Dead @ The Masonic Lodge, LA
Join comics Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel of MTV’s Human Giant fame as they host a line-up of incredibly talented comics…at a cemetery, so bring your smiles! Featuring: Tim Heidecker, Natasha Leggero, Kumail Nanjiani, Tig Notaro, and more. What: Stand-Up When: Tonight @ 9:30p Where: The Masonic Lodge, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA How Much: $15
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
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Race Cards
Race is a tricky word in America. For example, it can mean either, “a contest of speed,” or “people related by common ethnic stock.” With more on race and racialism, here’s The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart and Wyatt Cenac.
Mascara Mountain
If you thought “Sex and the City 2″ could have used more flannel and beef jerky, then this hit from our archives is for you. Starring Adira Amram, Ann Carr, Becky Yamamoto, Sara Schaefer, Katina Corrao and John F. O’Donnell. Catch Katina and John live tonight at SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack at Carolines. (for more see “live show” sidebar)
