Archive: Comedy
Chappelle's Wife is Salty
Key People: Dave Chappelle, Conan O'BrienKeywords: Chapelle Show, Comedy Central, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Television, EntertainmentOn Wednesday's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien", David Chappelle admitted his wife was "still a little salty," over him walking away from a $50 million deal with Comedy Central. After his sudden exodus from "The Chappelle Show" last year, the 32-year-old funny man has returned to performing stand-up and released the concert documentary, "Block Party" but none of those ventures brought in close to what he would have earned had he stayed.Full Story: Chappelle: Wife 'Salty' Over $50M Deal...
By Emil Steiner | May 12, 2006; 12:23 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
"South Park" Gets Away With Gross
Key People: Trey Parker, Matt StoneKeywords: South Park, Comedy Central, Art, Television, Entertainment, Censorship, Freedom of Speech, Prophet Muhammad, Team America Over the past 10 years Comedy Central's cut-out cartoon South Park has barfed on the laws of decency while insightfully digesting the most pressing contemporary issues. According to co-creator Trey Parker, critics "can't get mad... because then they're just making fun of themselves." Full Story: 'South Park' Creators Get Bolder With Age...
By Emil Steiner | March 7, 2006; 12:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Chappelle Mad At Com. Central
Key People: Dave ChappelleKeywords: Comedy Central, Chappelle Show, Television, Entertainment, Comedy On Wednesday, Dave Chappelle said he may never return to his show on Comedy Central if the network moves ahead with plans to air unpolished episodes from his aborted 3rd season. The absentee comedian calls it "kind of a bully move," which some predict may move him to HBO. Full Story: Chappelle Said Unhappy With Network Plans...
By Emil Steiner | March 3, 2006; 12:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
VP Misfires, Comedians Unload
Key People: Dick Cheney, Harry Whittington, David Letterman, Jon StewartKeywords: Vice President, Comedy, Television, Democrats, Entertainment, Humor, Armstrong Ranch, Austin, Texas, Quail, Hunting, Accident, 28-Gauge, Shotgun, NRA, Government, Politics The Monday after Vice President Dick Cheeney mistook a lawyer for a quail and shot him in the face, was the Washington equivalent of a substitute teacher day--everyone became a wise-ass. Humorists, particularly Democratic ones, went to town with one-liners like: "Bush-Quail '06", "Cheney's got a gun" and "Straight shooting Dick". Fellow cardiac case, David Letterman may have been the big winner with his Top 10 "Cheney Excuses" including: I "thought the guy was trying to go gay cowboy on me."© 2006 washingtonpost.comFull Story: After Cheney's Shooting Incident, Time to Unload...
By Emil Steiner | February 15, 2006; 12:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Still Money, Baby
Key People: Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Ron LivingstonKeywords: U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, HBO, Swingers, Old School, Wedding Crashers, Comedy, Humor, Movies, Entertainment, Aspen, Colorado On Monday, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival announced that a 10th-anniversary celebration of "Swingers" will be the centerpiece at next month's party, set to run March 8th-12th in Aspen, Colorado. The quintessential "guy movie" paved the way for such classics as "Old School" and "Wedding Crashers." Full Story: Festival to Reunite 'Swingers' Actors...
By Emil Steiner | February 15, 2006; 12:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Chapelle's Surprise Show
Key People: Dave Chapelle, Oprah Winfrey, Allyson Jaffe, Eddie GosslingKeywords: Chapelle Show, Comedy Central, Stand Up, DC Improv, Washington, Television, Entertainment, State of the Union, Oprah Comedian Dave Chapelle made a surprise appearance Saturday night at the DC Improv comedy club. The 32-year-old, who performed a disappearing act from the set of his show last year, materialized on stage for 40 minutes, riffing jokes with the crowd of about 300.© 2006 washingtonpost.comFull Story: Funny Seeing You Here, Dave ...
By Emil Steiner | February 7, 2006; 12:17 AM ET | Comments (0)
Sequels & Remakes Take Razzie Nods
Key People: Jamie Kennedy, Alan Cumming, Bob Hoskins, Tom CruiseKeywords: The Razzies, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Son of the Mask, The Dukes of Hazzard, Awards, Comedy, Parody, Movies, Entertainment This year's Razzie Awards can be summed with one phrase "Out with the old!" Four of the five worst-picture nominees were sequels or remakes, including "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo", "Son of the Mask", and "The Dukes of Hazzard". Tom Cruise led actors with 3 nods. Razzie "winners" will be announced March 4th, the day before the Oscars. Full Story: Sequels, Remakes Dominate Razzie Nods ...
By Emil Steiner | January 31, 2006; 12:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tracy Morgan Charged With DUI
Key People: Tracy MorganKeywords: Saturday Night Live, Los Angeles, California, Drunk Driving, Misdemeanor, Crime, Comedy, Acting, Television, Movies, Entertainment Former "Saturday Night Live" star Tracy Morgan is facing a February 23rd court date, on charges of drunk driving. The 37-year-old pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol after being arrested in Los Angeles on December 2nd. Full Story: Ex-'SNL' Star Pleads Not Guilty to DUI...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 09:36 AM ET | Comments (0)
Nanny McPhee's Review
Key People: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Imelda StauntonKeywords: Nanny McPhee, Film, Comedy, Children, Magic, Witches, Movies, Reviews, EntertainmentEmma Thompson, both wrote and stars in Nanny McPhee, the tale of a nursemaid with magical powers who attempts to reform seven naughty children. Those with weak stomachs should be warned, Nanny looks like what would happen if Mary Poppins and Shrek had a child. The magic hits theatres on Friday. Full Story: Nanny McPhee...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
The World's Dirtiest Documentary
Key People: Sarah Silverman, Eric Mead, Paul Provenza, Penn Jillette, Kevin Pollak Keywords: The Aristocrats, DVD, Comedy, Documentary, Film, Humor, Story Telling If you're looking for a DVD filled with uncensored filth, your search for smut begins and ends on January 24th with "The Aristocrats." The film documents the circulation of a joke among Hollywood comics some time ago. There is no nudity and no violence, just the same nasty joke told and retold 100 different ways by 100 different comedians. Full Story: The Dirty Joke, Documentary-Style...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
"Crumbs" Hard to Swallow
Key People: Fred Savage, Jane Curtin, William DevaneKeywords: Crumbs, ABC, Sit-Coms, Television, Entertainment, Reviews "Crumbs", airing Thursdays at 9:30 on ABC, is yet another entry in the annals of wacko TV families. If the "edgy" fad this TV season is the closeted gay male, "Crumbs" jumps on the bandwagon with Fred Savage, who overacts his "straight-man" role against the raving bombast of his dysfunctional parents. In the end, the one-note antics grow stale with viewers less likely to laugh than choke on the Crumbs. Full Story: Numb 'Crumbs' Caked With Angst...
By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Lighter Side of Islam
Key People: Albert Brooks, John Kerry, John Podesta, Osama Bin LadenKeywords: Comedy, Islam, Film, Entertainment Comedian, Albert Brooks, is winning serious praise for his new film "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World". The indy flick, which opens January 20th, is intended to put a human face on Islam. Full Story: Abroad Comedy...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Game, Set, Match Point
Key People: Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys-MeyersKeywords: Match Point, Comedy, Movies, Entertainment, Tennis Woody Allen's new flick "Match Point" is an ace. Like Andre Agassi, the ageless director has once again found a new swing, in this dark, drama about a tennis player volleying love, lust and lies. Full Story: 'Match': Well Served...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 11:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Stewart Won't Help Oscar Ratings
Key People: Jon Stewart, Billy Crystal, Sid Ganis, Chris RockKeywords: Academy Awards, The Daily Show, Ratings, Television, Movies, Entertainment Even though Jon Stewart's a household name, the 2006 Oscars will get low ratings because of this years movies tanked at the box office. Think it's unrelated? Think again. Oscar numbers have everything to do with that year's horse race and virtually nothing to do with the host. Full Story: Can Jon Stewart Goose Oscar? Take a Look in the Crystal Ball....
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 10:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Crashers on DVD
Key People: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Christopher WalkenKeywords: Wedding Crashers, DVD, Movies, Entertainment As Wedding Crashers, the uncorked DVD, hits the shelves, people are asking if the disc is worth taking the plunge. According to the experts, "Uncorked" goes down like a piece of wedding cake. It's basically satisfying, but you kind of wish it had better icing. Full Story: A Decent Walk Down the Aisle...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 08:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
Seasonal Bloopers
Keywords: Christmas, Holidays, Hannukah, Humor What is it about the holidays that brings out the worst in people? If all the shopping, rushing, and year-end blah have you stressed, a seasonal sampling of the Christmas Ridiculous will get you jolly, or at least let you know you're not alone in the insanity. Full Story: YULE LOG : A Seasonal Potpourri...
By Emil Steiner | December 21, 2005; 07:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Pryor Goes Smiling
Key Figures: Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Damon Wayans, Robin Williams, David LettermanKeywords: Comedy, Stand-Up, Movies, Entertainment Comedy legend Richard Pryor passed away Saturday morning at age 65. According to his wife, "there was a smile on his face" as he died. Link: With Humor and Anger On Race Issues, Comic Inspired a Generation & So Funny It Hurts to Laugh ...
By Emil Steiner | December 10, 2005; 05:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
