TV Review: “Hacks”
My review of a new HBO Max series about a veteran standup comic (Jean Smart) who hires a young up-and-comer (Hannah Einbinder) to write material for her.
Book Review: “We Had A Little Real Estate Problem”
My review of a new book by comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff about Native American comedians, sketch performers, and teams which covers their successes and struggles against stereotypes, racism, and promoters.
POTD: Gary Mule Deer
For the first Picture Of The Day of 2021, let’s start with something that has nothing to do with current events, but should put a smile on your face.
POTD: Jerry Seinfeld & Steve Martin
Picture Of The Day: It can be excruciatingly boring listening to comedians discuss how they do what they do. But when the comics are Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin, it’s genuinely fascinating.
POTD: There’s A Horse In The Hospital
Picture Of The Day: every word of this John Mulaney bit from last year was true then, and is even more true after last night’s debate.
POTD: Iliza Shlesinger’s Cancel Corner
For the Picture Of The Day, here’s Shlesinger filling in for Jimmy Kimmel last night with a monologue about cancel culture and internet trolls.