Earlier this summer, Klondike (@Klondikebar) invited Twitter users nationwide to participate in the first-ever Klondike Comedy Showcase, a joke writing competition hosted on Twitter by stand-up comedian/ Twitter phenom Rob Delaney (@robdelaney). After 11 hilarious weeks and nearly 10,000 entries, Pauly Casillas (@PaulyPeligroso) has been named champion.
Casillas won the Week 5 joke category, “Worst Pick-Up Lines,” to achieve finalist status and go head-to-head with the nine other weekly finalists from across the nation. It was Casillas’ joke in the final round – ”What would you do for a Klondike bar?” – where he claimed his title as the Klondike king of 140-character comedy. Though not a comedy pro quite yet, Casillas is well on his way to making a name for himself as an established comedian. Well known in the online comedy space with nearly 90,000 Twitter followers, Casillas also performs stand-up comedy, taking the stage to hone his skills as often as he can.
As part of the grand-prize package, Casillas will receive an all-expense-paid VIP trip to the New York Comedy Festival in November, where he’ll get to hang out with Rob Delaney, who will be performing at the Festival. Delaney’s show starts at 7:30 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 12 at the NYU Skirball Center in lower Manhattan.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Daily Show & Colbert Report at Urban Outfitters
COMEDY CENTRAL® INKS EXCLUSIVE RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN OUTFITTERS
TO LAUNCH PRODUCTS FROM “THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART,” “THE COLBERT REPORT” AND “INDECISION 2012” IN STORES NATIONWIDE AND ON URBANOUTFITTERS.COM
STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
This Marks the First Time “The Daily Show,” “The Colbert Report” and “Indecision 2012” Merchandise Will Be Available at Retail Locations
“Indecision 2012” Collection is Urban Outfitters’ First Exclusive Product Collaboration with a TV Network
Products Include an Assortment of Graphic Tees, Mugs, Tumblers, Posters and Buttons
Sweepstakes Running from 8/15-9/15 via urbanoutfitters.com for One Lucky Fan and a Guest to Win a Trip to New York City and Attend COMEDY CENTRAL’s “Indecision 2012” Election Night Party.
For all comedy news pick up a copy of Comic Bible Magazine. www.thecomicbible.com
TO LAUNCH PRODUCTS FROM “THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART,” “THE COLBERT REPORT” AND “INDECISION 2012” IN STORES NATIONWIDE AND ON URBANOUTFITTERS.COM
STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
This Marks the First Time “The Daily Show,” “The Colbert Report” and “Indecision 2012” Merchandise Will Be Available at Retail Locations
“Indecision 2012” Collection is Urban Outfitters’ First Exclusive Product Collaboration with a TV Network
Products Include an Assortment of Graphic Tees, Mugs, Tumblers, Posters and Buttons
Sweepstakes Running from 8/15-9/15 via urbanoutfitters.com for One Lucky Fan and a Guest to Win a Trip to New York City and Attend COMEDY CENTRAL’s “Indecision 2012” Election Night Party.
For all comedy news pick up a copy of Comic Bible Magazine. www.thecomicbible.com
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Jeff Ross Roasts Roseanne Uncensored & America
PREVIEW JEFF ROSS' ROAST OF ROSEANNE BARR
JEFF ROSS ROASTS AMERICA UNCENSORED DVD RELEASED ON AUGUST 14th
One-Hour Special Premieres on Comedy Central August 11th
Ross has become a prominent part of Comedy Central’s Roasts series, having publicly lampooned the likes of Charlie Sheen, Joan Rivers, Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff and Donald Trump.
This weekend, Jeff Ross taped a much-buzzed about appearance at The Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne. Before he even got into the building, Ross was stirring things up showing up on the red carpet dressed as Penn State coach, Joe Paterno. Before the roast airs this weekend, August 12 at 10pm take a sneak peek at the roastmaster general in action.
Preview of Jeff Ross at roast of Roseanne (uncensored)
Also premiering this weekend is his new one-hour show Jeff Ross Roasts America on Saturday, August 11th which will be released on DVD and be sold exclusively through Amazon.com
Jeff Ross Roasts America features Ross traveling across the country to get residents from each town to volunteer in special “speed roasts.” In addition to pleasantly insulting his way through cities including Seattle, Toronto, Las Vegas, Miami and Madison, Ross roasts a statue of Abe Lincoln in Washington D.C., gets ripped a new one by John Rich in Nashville, and brings an old friend onstage in Minneapolis to tell a very intimate story the way only Jeff Ross can. The uncensored DVD will include the one-hour special and uncut audience speed roasts from the Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville shows.
Check out preview clips from Jeff Ross Roasts America at
http://comedians.jokes.com/jeffrey-ross/videos/jeff-ross---rubbing-bellies
PRE-ORDER JEFF ROSS ROASTS AMERICA at:
http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Ross-Roasts-America/dp/B008S41INS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344007633&sr=8-1&keywords=jeff+ross+roasts+america
In addition to the TV special and its complementary DVD, Ross will also be premiering a new weekly half-hour series, The Burn with Jeff Ross, on Tuesday, August 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. The Burn with Jeff Ross will feature the comedian and a panel of in-studio guests skewering the week’s pop culture topics along with regular segments that exemplify the “Meanest Man in Comedy” title given to Ross by New York Magazine.
JEFF ROSS ROASTS AMERICA UNCENSORED DVD RELEASED ON AUGUST 14th
One-Hour Special Premieres on Comedy Central August 11th
Ross has become a prominent part of Comedy Central’s Roasts series, having publicly lampooned the likes of Charlie Sheen, Joan Rivers, Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff and Donald Trump.
This weekend, Jeff Ross taped a much-buzzed about appearance at The Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne. Before he even got into the building, Ross was stirring things up showing up on the red carpet dressed as Penn State coach, Joe Paterno. Before the roast airs this weekend, August 12 at 10pm take a sneak peek at the roastmaster general in action.
Preview of Jeff Ross at roast of Roseanne (uncensored)
Also premiering this weekend is his new one-hour show Jeff Ross Roasts America on Saturday, August 11th which will be released on DVD and be sold exclusively through Amazon.com
Jeff Ross Roasts America features Ross traveling across the country to get residents from each town to volunteer in special “speed roasts.” In addition to pleasantly insulting his way through cities including Seattle, Toronto, Las Vegas, Miami and Madison, Ross roasts a statue of Abe Lincoln in Washington D.C., gets ripped a new one by John Rich in Nashville, and brings an old friend onstage in Minneapolis to tell a very intimate story the way only Jeff Ross can. The uncensored DVD will include the one-hour special and uncut audience speed roasts from the Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville shows.
Check out preview clips from Jeff Ross Roasts America at
http://comedians.jokes.com/jeffrey-ross/videos/jeff-ross---rubbing-bellies
PRE-ORDER JEFF ROSS ROASTS AMERICA at:
http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Ross-Roasts-America/dp/B008S41INS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344007633&sr=8-1&keywords=jeff+ross+roasts+america
In addition to the TV special and its complementary DVD, Ross will also be premiering a new weekly half-hour series, The Burn with Jeff Ross, on Tuesday, August 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. The Burn with Jeff Ross will feature the comedian and a panel of in-studio guests skewering the week’s pop culture topics along with regular segments that exemplify the “Meanest Man in Comedy” title given to Ross by New York Magazine.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Comedy Festivals & Comedian Competition Entry Forms
Comedy Festivals cont
See the last post and also Click to find a List of Comedy Festivals and competitions now taking submissions and direct links to entry forms for comedians.
Also find more complete lists of comedy festivals contests and all comedy news in every print issue of The Comic Bible Magazine. Available in Barnes & Noble on Newsstands and through subscription at www.thecomicbible.com - and new now get the magazine on your phone!
See the last post and also Click to find a List of Comedy Festivals and competitions now taking submissions and direct links to entry forms for comedians.
Also find more complete lists of comedy festivals contests and all comedy news in every print issue of The Comic Bible Magazine. Available in Barnes & Noble on Newsstands and through subscription at www.thecomicbible.com - and new now get the magazine on your phone!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Benefit Shows for CO Comedian Caleb Medley
The comedy community is rallying behind their own and offering support to comedian Caleb Medley and his family. Caleb is a comedian who went to see the Dark Horse Movie in Aurora and was shot. His is in a medically induced coma, has lost his right eye and has some brain damage. His wife gave birth to a baby boy, Hugo yesterday.
They have no health insurance and are in need of assistance.
Donations are being accepeted through the website. www.calebmedley.com/help
Comedians around the country are holding benefit shows with proceeds for the Medley family.
In Colorado"
This Friday and Saturday at the Down Under Comedy Club in Greeley, CO 9pm showtime with headliner Chris Fonseca
Aug. 4 at The Impossible Playhouse in In Pueblo Co. 8pm showtime all proceeds go to the Medleys.
In Florida:
Benefit for Caleb Medley in St. Augustine Florida this Friday
Friday at 8:00pm at OLD CITY COMEDY, St. Augustine, Florida.
In Georgia:
Tuesday August 31st The Punchline in Atlanta. Show is at 8
If you know of a show plese leave a message here and we will post it. Thanks!
www.thecomicbible.com
They have no health insurance and are in need of assistance.
Donations are being accepeted through the website. www.calebmedley.com/help
Comedians around the country are holding benefit shows with proceeds for the Medley family.
This Friday and Saturday at the Down Under Comedy Club in Greeley, CO 9pm showtime with headliner Chris Fonseca
Aug. 4 at The Impossible Playhouse in In Pueblo Co. 8pm showtime all proceeds go to the Medleys.
In Florida:
Benefit for Caleb Medley in St. Augustine Florida this Friday
Friday at 8:00pm at OLD CITY COMEDY, St. Augustine, Florida.
In Georgia:
Tuesday August 31st The Punchline in Atlanta. Show is at 8
If you know of a show plese leave a message here and we will post it. Thanks!
www.thecomicbible.com
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Colorado Comedian Needs Help
Caleb Medley is a Colorado comedian who was struck by
gunfire in the Aurora Theater Massacre. His wife also just birthed a baby boy,
Hugo. Caleb has lost his right eye, is
now in a medically induced coma and has some brain damage. The family has no
health insurance and is in dire need of financial assistance.
Please visit the website and support in any way you can.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk with Me
In theatre on August 24 is Mike Birbiglia's film SLEEPWALK WITH ME.
The latest issue of Comic Bible has the story of IFC Films acquiring North American rights and multiple foreign territories to 'Sleepwalk With Me', the directorial debut of comedian Mike Birbiglia. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was the winner of the Best of NEXT Audience Award. Birbiglia and Ira Glass of WBEZ Chicago's This American Life's produced the film along with Jacob Jaffke. Birbiglia also stars in the film alongside Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn, Carol Kane, Cristin Milioti, and Aya Cash.
Comic Bible Correspondent Zach Bratkovich attended the press premiere:
Many interviews with comics talk about how important it is for a comedian to “find their voice” and be real on stage. This movie is Mike’s story of his journey to reaching that point. Mike Birbiglia’s film Sleepwalk with Me is a great story of how an artist, particularly a comedian, matures and grows in their craft. A lot of what drives us is our life experience and how we interact with it because of who we are. This movie does a great job of encapsulating the experience of a struggling artist/comedian and how those experiences shaped Mike into who he is both as a person and as a comedian
Mike is a great story teller as a comedian and that really translated well to the big screen.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. I found it to be both funny and touching. The acting was very good with a solid cast behind the film and the flow of the film was unique but easy to follow. Mike narrates the film from his car from time to time which really added to the overall feel of the movie.
This is definitely a movie every comedian who wants to “go pro” should see. The part of the movie that shows Mike’s experience with working the road and starting his career is a pretty clear picture of what comedians should expect. The struggles he faces in different clubs and shows and the stress of the road really does a great job showing the audience the reality of what every comic thinks they want: The life of a working act. It’s definitely a tough long road between doing $100 shows 6 hours away and having your name on the Marquee of the Chicago Theater. This film is a definite must see that’s ability to touch the audience goes beyond those in the comedy industry.
Post By: Zach Bratkovich
The latest issue of Comic Bible has the story of IFC Films acquiring North American rights and multiple foreign territories to 'Sleepwalk With Me', the directorial debut of comedian Mike Birbiglia. The film premiered to critical acclaim at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was the winner of the Best of NEXT Audience Award. Birbiglia and Ira Glass of WBEZ Chicago's This American Life's produced the film along with Jacob Jaffke. Birbiglia also stars in the film alongside Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn, Carol Kane, Cristin Milioti, and Aya Cash.
Comic Bible Correspondent Zach Bratkovich attended the press premiere:
Many interviews with comics talk about how important it is for a comedian to “find their voice” and be real on stage. This movie is Mike’s story of his journey to reaching that point. Mike Birbiglia’s film Sleepwalk with Me is a great story of how an artist, particularly a comedian, matures and grows in their craft. A lot of what drives us is our life experience and how we interact with it because of who we are. This movie does a great job of encapsulating the experience of a struggling artist/comedian and how those experiences shaped Mike into who he is both as a person and as a comedian
Mike is a great story teller as a comedian and that really translated well to the big screen.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. I found it to be both funny and touching. The acting was very good with a solid cast behind the film and the flow of the film was unique but easy to follow. Mike narrates the film from his car from time to time which really added to the overall feel of the movie.
This is definitely a movie every comedian who wants to “go pro” should see. The part of the movie that shows Mike’s experience with working the road and starting his career is a pretty clear picture of what comedians should expect. The struggles he faces in different clubs and shows and the stress of the road really does a great job showing the audience the reality of what every comic thinks they want: The life of a working act. It’s definitely a tough long road between doing $100 shows 6 hours away and having your name on the Marquee of the Chicago Theater. This film is a definite must see that’s ability to touch the audience goes beyond those in the comedy industry.
Post By: Zach Bratkovich
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Laugh Factory Goes PlayStation
Millions of gamers to receive free laughs via Laugh Factory’s application available exclusively on PlayStation 3 (PS3™)
The PlayStation Nation can now watch the world’s first online comedy club and access rich archive of legendary standup comedy
The Laugh Factory today announced that the Laugh Factory LIVE application will be available exclusively in the U.S. and Canada for the PlayStation 3 (PS3™) system. Hollywood’s famed Laugh Factory has presented the titans of American comedy for the past three decades including Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Russell Peters, Dane Cook, Rodney Dangerfield and Jerry Seinfeld and now, they are bringing the experience right into living rooms across the country via PlayStation Network. The application will be free until December 1 and then available, for only ten cents per day. Features include the ability to sort by comedian, by date, or catch an actual live performance just as if users were sitting in the famous Hollywood venue.
There have been many medical studies to the benefits of laughter to your health, including studies at the University of Maryland Medical Center regarding how laughter may prevent heart disease. Researchers at Loma Linda University discovered that laughter appears to beneficially affect the body’s hormones. “The benefits of laughter are similar to exercise,” says lead researcher Lee Berk of Loma Linda University. “Laughter has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure is lowered overall and resting heart rate decreases. Additionally the immune system appears to get tuned up.” In short, he says, “We should become more serious about laughter.”
"We are thrilled that SCEA is providing its millions of PS3 gamers with the gift of laughter,” says LAUGH FACTORY founder and owner Jamie Masada. “Not only are they going to access to some of the best comedy in the world on a nightly basis but, PS3 owners now will be able to improve their daily lives and health through laughter. After all, it's accessible to everyone with a PS3, doesn't care about pre-existing conditions and it's a LOT cheaper!"
"We’re constantly looking for new ways to expand the digital entertainment offerings across PlayStation Network, and we’re thrilled to be the first game console to deliver this unique application to our community. PS3 gamers now have a chance to encounter – and enjoy – a live stream of some of the best of stand-up comedy directly from the Hollywood stage renowned for producing top quality entertainment during the past 30 years," says Phil Rosenberg, SVP, Strategic Business Development for SCEA.
The entire PlayStation Network will now be able to watch full standup shows on the legendary stage that has been the scene of the nation’s most recognized events including Dave Chappelle performing for over 6 hours straight to Michael Richards and Daniel Tosh’s controversial performances.
Customers can access Laugh Factory LIVE on their PS3 system for free by installing the app directly from the TV/Video Services category on the XMB (XrossMediaBar). The Laugh Factory LIVE app can also be found in the PlayStation®Store, under the Media & Apps category. For more information on how to get started, visit www.LaughFactory.com/PS3. Starting September 1, PS3 gamers will be able to watch live comedy performances and access a rich archive of standup comedy on PlayStation Network, streamed directly to their PS3.
For all comedy news get THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE http://www.thecomicbible.com
The PlayStation Nation can now watch the world’s first online comedy club and access rich archive of legendary standup comedy
The Laugh Factory today announced that the Laugh Factory LIVE application will be available exclusively in the U.S. and Canada for the PlayStation 3 (PS3™) system. Hollywood’s famed Laugh Factory has presented the titans of American comedy for the past three decades including Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Russell Peters, Dane Cook, Rodney Dangerfield and Jerry Seinfeld and now, they are bringing the experience right into living rooms across the country via PlayStation Network. The application will be free until December 1 and then available, for only ten cents per day. Features include the ability to sort by comedian, by date, or catch an actual live performance just as if users were sitting in the famous Hollywood venue.
There have been many medical studies to the benefits of laughter to your health, including studies at the University of Maryland Medical Center regarding how laughter may prevent heart disease. Researchers at Loma Linda University discovered that laughter appears to beneficially affect the body’s hormones. “The benefits of laughter are similar to exercise,” says lead researcher Lee Berk of Loma Linda University. “Laughter has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure is lowered overall and resting heart rate decreases. Additionally the immune system appears to get tuned up.” In short, he says, “We should become more serious about laughter.”
"We are thrilled that SCEA is providing its millions of PS3 gamers with the gift of laughter,” says LAUGH FACTORY founder and owner Jamie Masada. “Not only are they going to access to some of the best comedy in the world on a nightly basis but, PS3 owners now will be able to improve their daily lives and health through laughter. After all, it's accessible to everyone with a PS3, doesn't care about pre-existing conditions and it's a LOT cheaper!"
"We’re constantly looking for new ways to expand the digital entertainment offerings across PlayStation Network, and we’re thrilled to be the first game console to deliver this unique application to our community. PS3 gamers now have a chance to encounter – and enjoy – a live stream of some of the best of stand-up comedy directly from the Hollywood stage renowned for producing top quality entertainment during the past 30 years," says Phil Rosenberg, SVP, Strategic Business Development for SCEA.The entire PlayStation Network will now be able to watch full standup shows on the legendary stage that has been the scene of the nation’s most recognized events including Dave Chappelle performing for over 6 hours straight to Michael Richards and Daniel Tosh’s controversial performances.
Customers can access Laugh Factory LIVE on their PS3 system for free by installing the app directly from the TV/Video Services category on the XMB (XrossMediaBar). The Laugh Factory LIVE app can also be found in the PlayStation®Store, under the Media & Apps category. For more information on how to get started, visit www.LaughFactory.com/PS3. Starting September 1, PS3 gamers will be able to watch live comedy performances and access a rich archive of standup comedy on PlayStation Network, streamed directly to their PS3.
For all comedy news get THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE http://www.thecomicbible.com
Comedy Bang! Bang! Near You!
Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang! Podcast of the same name, co-creator / director / producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis) is taking his unique brand of comic absurdity on the road this summer in Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE! The Multi-City Tour Will Visit New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Minneapolis,Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego and Vancouver. The show will feature a mix of live stand-up, character cameos, and improvisational games along with sneak peek clips from the series. The tour kicked off in San Diego at Comic Con on July 15 to rave reviews. It picks back up in Minneapolis, MN on July 29, 2012; For ticket information, visit:
www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour.
Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE! Dates and Venues:
Sunday, July 29 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
Monday, July 30 Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, IL
Wednesday, August 1 Neptune Theater Seattle, WA°
Thursday, August 2 Aladdin Theatre Portland, OR°
Friday, August 3 Herbst Theatre San Francisco, CA°
Saturday, August 4 First Unitarian Church Los Angeles, CA°
Monday, August 6 Royale Boston, MA°
Tuesday, August 7 Highline Ballroom New York, NY°
Wednesday, August 8 Howard Theatre Washington, D.C.°
Thursday, August 9 Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, PA°
Friday, August 10 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, B.C.
°Kurt Braunohler, the star of IFC’s improv comedy series Bunk, will be the opening act on these dates.
Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE! is in support of Comedy Bang! Bang! which airs Friday nights at 10pm ET/PT on IFC. Cleverly riffing on the well-known format of the late night talk show and based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, Comedy Bang! Bang! infuses celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal, as if Fernwood Tonight had Hollywood’s A-list of the day and mixed in the dream sequences and talking inanimate objects of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan), to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, film shorts, sketches, games, abrupt dream sequence detours and talking set pieces, Comedy Bang! Bang! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games), Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Ed Helms (The Office), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Seth Rogen (50/50), Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and “Weird Al” Yankovic (comedian/musician) all sit down on the couch with Aukerman on IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang! to discuss everything from their hair and recent vacations to their love of mime and their ability to make animal noises. Other guests this season include Will Arnett (Up All Night), David Cross (Arrested Development), Tenacious D (Jack Black & Kyle Gass), Will Forte (SNL), Topher Grace (Valentine’s Day, Spiderman 3), Colin Hanks (Dexter), Jon Heder(Napoleon Dynamite), Tim Heidecker (Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!), Gillian Jacobs (Community), Nick Kroll (The League), Thomas Lennon(Reno 911!), Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult), Chris Parnell (Archer), Andy Richter (Conan), Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show with Bob and David) and many more.
Auckerman promises a mix cast and special guest in each city of the tour. Parts of the live show will also be taped for the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast.
For continued updates on both shows and the tour check out:
Twitter: @ifctv/@scottaukerman/#cbbtv
Facebook: facebook.com/ifccomedybangbang
Online: www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour
For more about Comedy Bang! Bang! and all comedy news read COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE WWW.THECOMICBIBLE.COM
www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour.
Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE! Dates and Venues:Sunday, July 29 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
Monday, July 30 Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, IL
Wednesday, August 1 Neptune Theater Seattle, WA°
Thursday, August 2 Aladdin Theatre Portland, OR°
Friday, August 3 Herbst Theatre San Francisco, CA°
Saturday, August 4 First Unitarian Church Los Angeles, CA°
Monday, August 6 Royale Boston, MA°
Tuesday, August 7 Highline Ballroom New York, NY°
Wednesday, August 8 Howard Theatre Washington, D.C.°
Thursday, August 9 Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, PA°
Friday, August 10 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, B.C.
°Kurt Braunohler, the star of IFC’s improv comedy series Bunk, will be the opening act on these dates.
Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE! is in support of Comedy Bang! Bang! which airs Friday nights at 10pm ET/PT on IFC. Cleverly riffing on the well-known format of the late night talk show and based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, Comedy Bang! Bang! infuses celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal, as if Fernwood Tonight had Hollywood’s A-list of the day and mixed in the dream sequences and talking inanimate objects of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan), to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, film shorts, sketches, games, abrupt dream sequence detours and talking set pieces, Comedy Bang! Bang! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games), Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Ed Helms (The Office), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Seth Rogen (50/50), Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and “Weird Al” Yankovic (comedian/musician) all sit down on the couch with Aukerman on IFC’s Comedy Bang! Bang! to discuss everything from their hair and recent vacations to their love of mime and their ability to make animal noises. Other guests this season include Will Arnett (Up All Night), David Cross (Arrested Development), Tenacious D (Jack Black & Kyle Gass), Will Forte (SNL), Topher Grace (Valentine’s Day, Spiderman 3), Colin Hanks (Dexter), Jon Heder(Napoleon Dynamite), Tim Heidecker (Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!), Gillian Jacobs (Community), Nick Kroll (The League), Thomas Lennon(Reno 911!), Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult), Chris Parnell (Archer), Andy Richter (Conan), Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show with Bob and David) and many more.
Auckerman promises a mix cast and special guest in each city of the tour. Parts of the live show will also be taped for the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast.
For continued updates on both shows and the tour check out:
Twitter: @ifctv/@scottaukerman/#cbbtv
Facebook: facebook.com/ifccomedybangbang
Online: www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour
For more about Comedy Bang! Bang! and all comedy news read COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE WWW.THECOMICBIBLE.COM
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