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“Brace yourselves. I’m not kidding. Please welcome Sam Kinison.”
That’s how David Letterman introduced Sam Kinison to his television audience in 1985. Kinison is a legend in the stand up comedy world who died back in 1992.
For those who are not familiar with his work, and for those who want a reminder, Comedy Central is airing Back From Hell: A Tribute To Sam Kinison this Saturday at 10 pm. featuring Norm MacDonald, Chris Rock, Dennis Leary and many others.
Tina Fey Does Palin Impression on Letterman
When (not if) Sarah Palin runs for President in 2012, Tina Fey will be ready.
Will Ferrell Sings Celine Dion and Talks Justin Bieber
If you mind sobbing uncontrollably at your desk as you contemplate the beauty of love, this video is not safe for work. Otherwise, let the tears (and your fears) flow away…
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And last night, Will Ferrell stopped by JImmy Kimmel Live to talk Halloween…
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…and Justin Bieber.
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David Letterman Does Drive Thru
by Emily on October 15, 2010. [Smack,TV]
Question: What happens when David Letterman takes over a McDonalds drive thru?
Answer: A whole lot of funny, and maybe a few pissed off customers.
Video of Louis C.K.’s First Time
First time on the Late Show with David Letterman. What kind of video did you think it was? What do ya got, a ginger fetish?
Also make sure to check out Louis CK’s new concert film Hilarious, currently playing on EPIX and streaming through Netflix.
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).
It’s Not Over Till The Chubby Man Sings
In this clip from The Late Show with David Letterman, Will Ferrell proves once again that in the unlikely event that the comedy thing ever stops working, he’ll always have Broadway musicals. In this segment, he upstages Catherine Zeta Jones‘ “celebrated” performance at the Tony’s.
