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Crank Yankers is an American television show produced by Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Kellison that featured actual crank calls made by show regulars and celebrity guests, and re-enacted onscreen by puppets for a visual aid to show the viewer what is happening in the call. The show premiered in 2002 on Comedy Central and returned to MTV2 on February 9, 2007, running again until March 30, 2007.

Yankerville, a twisted town inhabited solely by puppets, is the setting for re-creations of actual crank phone calls. Comics and celebrities -- a list that includes people such as rapper Eminem and comics Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Drew Carey -- make the calls. Among the regular pranksters are show creators Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla. Characters featured on the show on a regular basis include Special Ed, Elmer and Bobby Fletcher. The show originated on Comedy Central but new episodes aired for a time on MTV2.

Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans & Russell Peters to Judge New Season of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING
by Tyler Peterson - March 21, 2014

America's most compelling comedy competition is back Thursday, May 22(9-11 p.m. ET) when NBC's Emmy Award-nominated series “Last Comic Standing” returns with three new celebrity judges — comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans, along with international comic sensation Russell Peters — as ...


Bobcat Goldthwait Coming to Comedy Works Landmark Village, 10/23-25
by Tyler Peterson - September 30, 2014

Bobcat has been on the creative fast track driven by his passion to make movies. Goldthwait is no stranger to entertainment and is one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Bobcat's sixth movie entitled Willow Creek, a movie about Big Foot, is now showing in theaters nationwide ...


STG Presents Sarah Silverman 4/8
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2011

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Sarah Silverman on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:00pm at the Moore Theatre....


Jim Florentine Appears at The Treehouse Comedy Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015

Jim Florentine will make a stand-up comedy appearance in Westport, Ct. tonight, March 7th at 9:00....


ADAM CAROLLA SHOW Named iTunes 'Best Comedy Podcast' of 2012
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013

iTunes 'End of Year' list has named 'ADAM CAROLLA SHOW' 2012's 'Best Comedy Podcast.' In addition, the audio version of 'Not Taco Bell Material' was one of only two comedy audio books on iTunes Top 10 list last year. The podcast currently boasts more than 60 million downloads to date....


Tracy Morgan Comes to The Orpheum Theatre 3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 04, 2011

TRACY MORGAN set to appear on Thursday, June 2 @ 7:30 PM at the ORPHEUM THEATRE- MEMPHIS- ON SALE Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m....


Patton Oswalt Comes to Bay Street, 7/11
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2011

Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club is pleased to present PATTON OSWALT, on Monday, July 11. Oswalt has been a headliner at comedy clubs since 1996. He has appeared on his own standup specials on Comedy Central and HBO. ...


Actress and Comedian Wanda Sykes Debuts at The Mirage Hotel 3/11 & 3/12
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2011

Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes will debut her award-winning routine at The Mirage Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. Sykes, one of the '25 Funniest People in America,' according to Entertainment Weekly, will take the stage at 10 p.m. both nights inside the Terry Fator Theatre....


30 ROCK Star Tracy Morgan Brings Laughs to Treasure Island Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014

Las Vegas-Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan will perform at Treasure Island tonight, April 25 at 9 p.m....


A MIND-BENDING EVENING OF BECKETT to Begin Tonight at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2013

The New York premiere of A MIND-BENDING EVENING OF BECKETT features the short plays Act Without Words, Breath and Play, at the Irish Repertory Theatre. With direction and puppet design by Bob Flanagan, A MIND-BENDING EVENING OF BECKETT will be performed tonight, October 16th- December 1st in the Iri...


STG Presents Sarah Silverman 4/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2011

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Sarah Silverman on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:00pm at the Moore Theatre....


Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre Welcomes Fred Armisen 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2011

The Comedy Club continues on Saturday, August 6, with the standup comedy of Fred Armisen, sponsored by mygofer.com....


Kathy Griffin Plays the Ohio Theatre, 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013

wo-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, four-time Grammy nominee, Broadway darling, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient, and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and ce...


Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Cast for STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG
by Jennie Mamary - December 09, 2011

The crazy cast of comedians-turned-puppeteers has been announced for the Irvine Barclay Theatre engagement of Stuffed and Unstrung, a live, outrageous, comedy-variety show for adults from Henson Alternative puppets that has six performances December 28 through January 1....


Tickets On Sale for Tracy Morgan at the Orpheum, 4/1
by Kelsey Denette - March 25, 2011

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by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2014

Scott Aukerman (Between Two Ferns, Mr. Show) and Reggie Watts (Conan, Jash.com) return for an all-new 20 episode third season of the unconventionally entertaining scripted late night talk show, Comedy Bang! Bang!...


Tracy Morgan Comes to the Strand Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013

Actor, author and comedian, Tracy Morgan, will take the stage at the Strand Theatre (www.strandcapitol.org) in York, PA for a night of sheer hilarity tonight, September 28, 2013 at 8:00PM....


Jim Florentine to Appear at The Treehouse Comedy Club, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015

Jim Florentine will make a stand-up comedy appearance in Westport, Ct. on Saturday March 7th at 9:00....


DPAC Features Wanda Sykes's Stand Up, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2011

Emmy winning stand up comedian Wanda Sykes makes her debut at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 22, 2011....


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by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2013

Actor, author and comedian, Tracy Morgan, will take the stage at the Strand Theatre (www.strandcapitol.org) in York, PA for a night of sheer hilarity on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8:00PM....


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by Kelsey Denette - May 08, 2013

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by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2014

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by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2014

Las Vegas-Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan will perform at Treasure Island April 25 at 9 p.m....


Dan Mintz Appears at Comedy Works Larimer Square, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2013

Dan Mintz will appear at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, tonight, July 25 - 27 for a live CD recording for Comedy Central!...


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by Tyler Peterson - August 29, 2013

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