Review: Lewis Black, “In God We Rust”
Lewis Black hates himself. He also doesn’t think what he says is very funny. Black starts off his show letting everyone know that if they have the sudden urge to leave because the show isn’t funny enough, they better stay in their seats. Not because ... [Read More]
 
Image of On a Night Without Audiences, the Show Goes On for Letterman and Fallon
On a Night Without Audiences, the Show Goes On for Letterman and Fallon
David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon went ahead with their late-night programs on Monday evening, despite the absence of studio audiences and key personnel, lending an eerie intimacy to the otherwise entertaining proceedings. [Read More]
 
“24,” the presidential debate joke edition: Late-night TV writers on their quick turnarounds
The final presidential debate of the 2012 campaign ended at 11 p.m. Eastern time Monday in Boca Raton, Fla. Meanwhile, up the East Coast in New York City, the writing staffs of four late-night TV comedy/variety shows already were beginning to pitch h... [Read More]
 
Darrell Hammond or Jason Sudeikis: Chris Matthews on his SNL impersonators
Chris Matthews of MSNBC appeared onstage in a bit for Comedy Central's 2012 edition of "Night of Too Many Stars" to raise money for programs helping children with autism. Matthews "debated" Bill O'Reilly from FOX News as both men sucked on helium bal... [Read More]
 
Serious Comedy Central study finds politician’s best bet at reaching Millennials is through humor; Top 5 tips
On the same day that President Barack Obama visited The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central published the results of a comprehensive study it had commissioned to understand how humor impacts the political beliefs of Millennials (also known as... [Read More]
 
Naming of NYC street as “George Carlin Way” heads to City Council
In an effort that has taken over a year just to get this far, the petition to rename a block of New York City's Morningside Heights for the late George Carlin has met with the community board's approval and will receive a full City Council vote somet... [Read More]
 
Image of Highlights of Jon Stewart vs. Bill O’Reilly in ‘Rumble 2012′
Highlights of Jon Stewart vs. Bill O’Reilly in ‘Rumble 2012′
Jon Stewart and Fox News host Bill O’Reilly have long been formidable political opponents. Each has traded shots during visits to the other’s show. Last Saturday night this rivalry culminated in a 90-minute long political debate. Stewart on the side ... [Read More]
 
Image of Jon Stewart claims high ground at mock debate with Bill O'Reilly
Jon Stewart claims high ground at mock debate with Bill O'Reilly
The two celebrity gabbers have claimed their stakes to polar opposite ends of the political spectrum and on Saturday night they tangled in an event dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium." The 90-minute exchange between the Fox News anchor and the star of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, saw them banter aggressively but good-naturedly over birth control, President George W Bush and the so-called "War on Christmas." [Read More]
 
Patrick Stewart Takes over Daily Show as Senior Replacement Correspondent
The mind boggling and mind manipulating mutant is back. Its been a while since we’ve seen anything from the legendary Patrick Stewart. It must because of his new cause: fighting against the tyranny down at The Daily Show.A few nights ago Patrick remi... [Read More]
 
Image of Jon Stewart Physically Attacked by Fallon and Colbert after Emmy Win
Jon Stewart Physically Attacked by Fallon and Colbert after Emmy Win
Stewart hilariously struggles to slide his way toward the stage as Colbert and Fallon desperately hold on to his legs [Read More]