Archive for August, 2010
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks
We all love dogs. Except for people who don’t (and do they really count as “people?”). But what’s the one thing that sucks the most about dogs? No matter how much you train them otherwise, at some point, they always die. Well, according to this video from the UCB LA’s The Midnight Show (Directed by Peter Atencio, Written by Heather Anne Campbell), which seems reliable, that may be a thing of the past.
Dog Dances Merengue
The title says it all. But since it seems like you people can’t figure out ANYTHING on your own lately (18% believe Obama is a Muslim? Really?), we’ll spell it out for you. In this video, a dog dances merengue.
Live Comedy: David Spade and Friends Comedy Benefit @ Largo, LA
Recently, comedian and all around cool guy Todd Glass had a heart attack on stage, at Largo, while doing his act and making people laugh. Now, fellow comedian David Spade and other friends of Todd’s including, Sarah Silverman and Adam Carolla, are putting together a show to raise some money to pay for Todd’s medical bills. So come out and see some of the funniest people around doing their thing for a good cause. What: Stand-Up When: TONIGHT @ 8p Where: Largo, LA How Much: $40
Drinkers and Thinkers
by shap on August 30, 2010. [TV]
Jimmy Fallon did well as a first-time Emmy host last night, but previous Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais (we’re told he’s also known for a couple of other things) stole his segment with this diatribe touching on important issues like beer, Mel Gibson, and the consequences of Mel Gibson drinking beer.
Live Comedy: Rob Gorden’s True Stories @ The Tank, NYC
Join comic Rob Gorden (SpikeTV) and some top comedic and storytelling minds as they tell wonderful, funny and bizarre stories from real life in this monthly show. Featuring: Leslie Goshko, Adam Wade, Ophira Eisenberg and more. What: Live comedy When: TONIGHT @ 7:30p Where: The Tank, NYC How Much: $10
Barry’s Parries
As one of the funniest comics of his generation, you’ve seen Todd Barry over the past decade on everything from standup comedy specials to The Wrestler (Mickey Rourke’s boss) to FX’s Louie. But if you haven’t seen him live (recently), you might as well spit in the face of good comedy itself. Or, in lieu of that, watch Todd in this clip from The Late Show with David Letterman and then come out on Weds. Sep. 1st (9:30) to see him at Carolines on the next SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack alongside host Giulia Rozzi, Jon Friedman, Christian Finnegan, Jamie Lee, Lance Weiss, Kira Soltanovich and videos by political comedy provocateurs The Full Ginsburg. (To make reservations call Carolines at 212-757-4100 and use code word “SMACK” for $5 cover).
OnStar or PornStar?
You know those OnStar commercials, where the automated voice promises to come to the aid of drivers in need? Well the people who made this parody (including “Dylan” from Modern Family) do. They had to. Otherwise, how else would they have known to parody it? Unless…they’re all Jedi knights? (Not as implausible as it might seem at first.)
Smack Talk for 8/30
I’ve learned that saying, “I can’t wait to see the red carpet” works much better on Emmy night as opposed to on a first date. -Jon Friedman
Under Danielle’s Spell
If you don’t know who Danielle Staub is, you’ve been living under a rock. Either that, or you actually have a life and good taste. At any rate she’s the raging harpy from The Real Housewives of New Jersey who is “famous” for her sex tape, her shameless pursuit of publicity, and, now her singing career. You haven’t seen true delusion until you’ve watched this.
This Week’s “Guest Decider”: Giulia Rozzi
Giulia Rozzi is a NYC based comedian, actress, writer and overall awesome gal originally from Boston. Her very personal, blunt, and animated comedy has earned her the honor of being a Boston Comedy Festival finalist, one of The Frisky’s “Top 15 Comediennes You Should Be Laughing At” and two ECNY “Best Female Stand Up” nominations. She has appeared on MTV, VH1, Italian MTV, CNN, Jimmy Kimmel and recently co-starred in the independent film “Party Like It’s A Verb.” Every month Giulia and longtime friend Margot Leitman co-host the popular and highly acclaimed sex-themed storytelling show Stripped Stories at the UCB Theatre in NYC and annually in cities across the country. As a writer Giulia blogs for Lemondrop and Shoestring Magazine, she has written for MTV, Playgirl, NY Press, Lifetimetv, Gawker, The Huffington Post, and was a contributor and associated editor of the anthology “Mortified: Real Words, Real People, Real Pathetic.” This month she released her first comedy album “A Very Petty Name” (Live at Comix), which is available on iTunes or Amazon. More at giuliarozzi.com
