Turn Off The Lights

Aug 2, 2019 | Comedians, Television

Although I wasn’t a fan of “Parks and Recreation” or “Master Of None,” I did enjoy Aziz Ansari’s new Netflix special, “Right Now.” I like the way, right up front, he handled the #MeToo situation he was ensnarled in last...

How Does She Bring The Funny?

Jul 15, 2019 | Comedians, Television

I agree 100% with Rita Rudner about Chrissy Teigen being a judge on NBC’s upcoming “Bring The Funny”: “I’m sure she’s a nice woman, and I respect her politics. But she is not a comedian, and it’s disgraceful that there is not a female comedian...

Review: Marc Maron

Jun 17, 2019 | Comedians

I’ve been a fan of so many things Marc Maron has done, from his WTF podcast (which set the standard for online long-form interview shows) to his work on the Netflix series “Glow” to his appearances on Conan O’Brien and David Letterman’s...

Review: Jeff Ross and Dave Attell

Jun 10, 2019 | Comedians

Separately, Jeff Ross and Dave Attell are both veteran standups known for their quick wit and biting comedy. Together, they are a one-two punch who seem to want to make each other laugh as much as the audience. Saturday night, they accomplished both. The pair recorded...

Some Showbiz Stuff

Jun 5, 2019 | Comedians, Television

After seeing Wanda Sykes do such a good job as Louise Jefferson on ABC’s recent live re-enactment of an episode of “The Jeffersons,” I watched her newly-released Netflix special, “Not Normal.” It’s rare that a standup comedian has...

Picture Of The Day: Bill Bailey

Jan 28, 2019 | Comedians

If you’re a comedian who speaks English, it might seem easy to break through in other countries who share the language. There are some who do, but the truth is, Americans who can fill theaters here can’t always do the same in Australia and the UK....