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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.

ABC's HTE REAL O'NEALS Builds on Lead-in to Tie Fox's 'New Girl' in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2016

Building on its repeat “Fresh Off the Boat” lead-in at 8:30 p.m. in Adults 18-49 (+14%), ABC's “The Real O'Neals” outdrew Fox's “New Girl” head-to-head in the half-hour by 1.3 million viewers...


Comedy Central Airs New Episodes of THE HALF HOUR, Starting Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 14, 2015

Two new episodes of Comedy Central's 'The Half Hour' premiere tonight, November 14 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT, featuring Sean Donnelly and Phil Hanley....


Amazon Prime Announces Chance to Win Trip to TRANSPARENT Season 2 Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2015

All Amazon customers in the US, UK and Germany will have a chance to win a trip to the Transparent season 2 premiere this fall....


ABC Family Announces Online Open Casting Call for Young Nicki Minaj
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2015

For the first time in network history, ABC Family will hold online open auditions as it begins its search for a young Nicki Minaj to star in the upcoming single-camera comedy series based on the rapper's life. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016....


Spike to Premiere Original Special UNRIVALED: ROYCE GRACIE, 2/12
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2016

Spike presents a compelling look at the fascinating backstory of one of the most influential fighters in modern mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie, in the original special UNRIVALED: ROYCE GRACIE....


Cast Announced for Nicki Minaj's ABC Family Comedy; Whoopi Goldberg to Guest Star
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2015

Today ABC Family confirmed cast for the scripted comedy “Nicki.” Ariana Neal (“Get Hard,” “Fruitvale Station”) will play Nicki, a role inspired by Nicki Minaj in her early years before she became a Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum superstar; Selita Ebanks (“Real Husbands of Hollywood“) will pla...


Comedy Central Records to Release Albums from Comedians Featured on THE HALF HOUR
by Tyler Peterson - August 18, 2015

The fourth season of Comedy Central's stand-up series The Half Hour premieres on Saturday, August 22 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 am ET/PT, featuring Liza Treyger and Hampton Yount. New episodes of The Half Hour will premiere throughout the fall....


Comedy Central to Debut KEVIN HART PRESENTS: LIL REL HOWERY: RELEVANT, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2015

Introducing a very RELevant friend of Kevin Hart's! Lil Rel Howery's first one-hour stand-up special, KEVIN HART PRESENTS: LIL REL HOWERY: RELEVANT premieres on Comedy Central today, September 5 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT....


NBC Ties for the Sunday Win With LITTLE BIG SHOTS as #1 Show of the Night
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

NBC ties for #1 among the Big 4 networks Sunday night in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, led by the #1 Big 4 telecast of the night in those and most other key measures, “Little Big Shots.”...


ABC's THE MUPPETS Widens Advantage to 45% Over Fox's 'Grandfathered'
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015

'The Muppets” (8:00-8:30 p.m. – 4.8 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49) at 8:00 p.m., ABC's “The Muppets” dominated its comedy competition in Adults 18-49, beating Fox's “Grandfathered” by an even greater 45%...


Freeform Begins Production on New Scripted Comedy NICKI
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2016

Production began this week for the scripted comedy “Nicki” from executive producer Nicki Minaj. Directed by Tim Story (“Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man”) and shot in Queens, New York, “Nicki” stars Ariana Neal (“Get Hard,” “Fruitvale Station”), Selita Ebanks (“Real Husbands of Hollywood“), Wesley Jon...


THE FOSTERS' Summer Finale on ABC Family Delivers Multi-Month High
by Tyler Peterson - August 24, 2015

With season highs, the summer finale of ABC Family's critically acclaimed “The Fosters” delivered a near 8-month high in Adults 18-34 (767,000/1.1 rating) and set 5-month highs in Adults 18-49 (1.16 million/0.9 rating) and Women 18-49 (934,000/1.5 rating) – since 12/8/14, 3/16/15 and 3/23/15, respec...


Comedy Album 'Sean Donnelly: Manual Labor Face' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015

Sean Donnelly's upcoming comedy album Sean Donnelly: Manual Labor Face will be released November 13th on CC: Stand-Up Direct....


truTV's First Scripted Comedy THOSE WHO CAN'T Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 11, 2016

TV's first scripted comedy, THOSE WHO CAN'T has received a greenlight for a second season ahead of its debut....


ABC's THE MUPPETS Returns Up in Adults 18-49 & Other Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

ABC's “The Muppets” returned from the prior week's preemption up 8% in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.3/5 on 10/13/15)....


Comedy Central Premieres New Episode of THE HALF HOUR Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 10, 2015

Two new episodes of Comedy Central's THE HALF HOUR premiere tonight, October 10 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT...


Ocean State Theatre Company to Host Open House, 6/6
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) will host an Open House on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at their state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Patrons will have the opportunity to access the auditorium to pick their own seats, experience an exclusive backst...


New Episodes of THE HALF HOUR to Premiere on Comedy Central 10/24
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2015

Two new episodes of Comedy Central's "The Half Hour" premiere on Saturday, October 24 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT, featuring Sam Morril and Joe List....


ABC Family' BABY DADDY Delivers Season & Multi-Month Highs
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2015

With season highs and building by double digits in L+3 delivery, “Baby Daddy” grew to a 5-1/2-month high in Total Viewers...


ABC Orders Comedic Game Show BIG FAN from Jimmy Kimmel; Andy Richter to Host
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2016

ABC has given a series order to “Big Fan.” The half-hour weekly comedic game show will be hosted by Andy Richter....


ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Ranks No. 1 in Men 18-34 and Surges 40% to a 2-Month High
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016

At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (0.9/3). “S.H.I.E.L.D.” ranked as the No. 1 series in the hour with Men 18-34 (tie)...


Comedy Album 'Sean Donnelly: Manual Labor Face' Out 11/13
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

Sean Donnelly's upcoming comedy album Sean Donnelly: Manual Labor Face will be released November 13th on CC: Stand-Up Direct....


Season Finale of ABC Family's BABY DADDY Sets 2-Year High in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2015

In its summer finale, ABC Family's “Baby Daddy” delivered 2-year finale highs in Total Viewers (1.293 million), Viewers 12-34 (668,000/0.7 rating) and target Women 18-34...


Comedy Central Premieres New Season of Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR Tonight
by TV News Desk - August 22, 2015

The fourth season of Comedy Central's stand-up series 'The Half Hour' premieres tonight, August 22 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT...


FIRST LOOK: Showtime Releases Key Art for New Comedy DICE
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME debuted the key art for its new scripted, semi-autobiographical series DICE. The six episode series will follow the life of renowned comedian, Andrew Dice Clay....






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