Archive for March, 2011

Oscar Party

Just because it’s a party on the most important night of the year (aside from Nightsmas), doesn’t mean an Oscar party is guaranteed to rock…

Victoria Jackson Speaks Out About Everything Show

Former SNL star Victoria Jackson has been on anti-gay crusade. For a while actually, but the media just started paying attention. And so did comedian Jenn Dodd…

Zog Alert

If you’ve never been to ComedySmack’s live variety show, SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack, and aren’t expected to live through the month of April, the next one is one of the main ones we’d recommend. Also, it’s worth seeing for the great lineup, including comedy legend and host Seth Herzog (Sweet, 30 Rock). Check out this video of Seth in action, then see him at SmackDown next Weds, April 6th (8pm) at Carolines on Broadway. Also featuring Owen Benjamin, Greg Johnson, Laura Prangley, Roger Hailes, Phoebe Robinson, Sara Schaefer, Marianne Schaberg and Nate Bargatze.

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Wine Connoisseur

by shap on March 30, 2011. [B-Roll,Live Comedy,Smack,Stand Up]

Comedian Roger Hailes (Comedy Central) has trouble keeping up with the winos. Or wine enthusiasts. Or whatever they call themselves. Catch Roger on the next SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack.

Award Showdown

Sara Schaefer (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) presents an awkward moment from her childhood in this hilarious video. See Sara live on the next SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack, April 6th (8pm).

You Deserve a Drink: “Charlie Sheen’s Tiger Blood Gimlet”

Charlie Sheen may be “on the wagon,” but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a drink.

Michele Bachmann Saves America, Ep. 1

In case you haven’t heard, Rep. Michele Bacmann (R-MN), is almost definitely running for President. Here is Bachmann (Sara Benincasa) on how she, Jesus and the big G-O-D plan on taking the country back.

Nate Bargatze: Hidden Killer

Comedian Nate Bargatze explains why it’s important to follow Journey’s advice that you, “Don’t Stop Believin” (from his recent Comedy Central special). See Nate live at SmackDown: The Best of ComedySmack

G.L.O.C. (Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy) Launches!

Comedienne Glennis McMurray decided to start a site dedicated to women kicking ass in comedy. Meet TheGLOC.net.

SmackTalk for 3/29

Wrote a new song called “Don’t Stop Don’t Stop Believing.” It’s about how you should continue to not stop believing-ing. -Josh Gondelman