ABC’s surprise hit reality show “Splash” (not to be confused with NBC’s flop musical show “Smash” #Burn) is kind of a ridiculous concept.  With a similar model to that of “Dancing With the Stars,” celeb... [Read More]

And now, for some words of wisdom about comedy from comedians. In their own words. In contemplating a possible return of The Tonight Show to New York City and 30 Rockefeller from Los Angeles and Burbank, Dick Cavett reflects on Johnny Carson's tenure... [Read More]

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the pool... ABC, which used to bring us Superstars on Saturday mornings a generation ago, is broadening the definition of athlete and celebrity while also narrowing the pool of athletic competitions t... [Read More]

..every once in a while, a comedian takes the opportunity to write a real book, to use the form as its own specific kind of writing, and produces something unique and memorable. Here’s a quick jaunt through some of our favorites: [Read More]

9:00am- The last day of Stand Up Mastery. Last day everyone will be together this weekend. I had myself a grand ol’ time last night. So much in fact, I never made it back home. I stayed up until 630am, knowing I had to leave for the Comedy Store at 8am. Needless to say, I grabbed some Starbucks. Today our guest speakers included Bob Zmuda, friend and partner of the late Andy Kaufman and Jack Vaughn, the president of Comedy Central Records who spoke about the evolution of the site. [Read More]

10:25am- I walk past Louie as I first step into the back rooms of the Comedy Store and he turns and says “Paul Provenza is up right now…” AWESOME!! Paul is a legend and host of Showtime’s “The Green Room with Paul Provenza.” Paul has such a great view of stand up after being in the business for so long. [Read More]

9:45am- My ride got us in a little late. We walk in on a conversation Louie is having with everyone about different contacts around the states in regards to stage time. 10:45am- Jason Moffett is an impromptu guest speaker. The original guest speaker was rescheduled. Jason is attending the bootcamp but has only a passing interest in stand up. He is a very successful online marketer, so he spent a great deal on stage describing different methods of gathering contacts online. [Read More]

9:15 a.m. — Louie [Anderson] immediately begins by talking about anxieties on stage and what happens when your set has completely derailed. He tells the boot-campers that they should own their screw-ups on stage, that that can make all the difference. Louie also said “Stand-up is the expression of your heart at it’s finest. A real comic allows the crowd to feel that much closer to him after listening to him. [Read More]

Comedian David Lew has agreed to document, in a daily report, the latest Stand Up Boot Camp run by Louie Anderson and Kyle Cease. The boot camp takes place over 5 days, 8 hours each day, at the World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. There will be guest speakers that range from national headliners to managers and agents. [Read More]

Comedian Louie Anderson will end his more than four-year run at the Excalibur in Las Vegas in August. Anderson's last "Larger Than Life" performance at the Excalibur will be Aug. 1, a Sunday. Anderson says in a statement that he's enjoyed his time at Excalibur and is looking forward to working on some new projects. [Read More]