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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.

SUPER FUN NIGHT is ABC's Top Fall Comedy Debut
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2013

Super Fun Night (9:30-10pm - 8.2 million and 3.2/9 in AD18-49): Delivering greatly improved Adult 18-49 lead-in retention out of Modern Family (76% - best retention for any regular comedy debut in the slot in 4 years...


VIDEO: 'AMY SCHUMER' Among Comedy Central's 'Best Bets' for Week of 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL announces its 'Best Bets' for the Week of June 2. Below, check out a clip from the new hit series INSIDE AMY SCHUMER!...


PATTON OSWALT: TRAGEDY PLUS COMEDY EQUALS TIME Premieres 4/6 on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2014

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee Patton Oswalt returns to Comedy Central in the network television premiere of “Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time” debuting on the network on Sunday, April 6, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special will be available in advance of the on-air premiere on Tuesday, April...


Cristela Alonzo Set for Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 11/20-24
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2013

Cristela Alonzo is a stand-up comedian originally from the border town of San Juan in south Texas. Cristela has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and Gabriel Iglesias' Presents Stand Up Revolution. She was also a featured comedian on Showtime Network's Legally Brown. She just recent...


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Tries Out de Blasio-Style Hair on THE DAILY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2013

In the video below, Bill de Blasio celebrates his victory in the Democratic primary with his awesome family and Jon Stewart tries out a new hairstyle on THE DAILY SHOW....


Over 1.8 Million Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Interview with Lindsay Lohan
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013

Over 1.8 million total people tuned in for Oprah's in-depth exclusive interview with actress Lindsay Lohan on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sunday, August 18 (9 p.m. premiere and 10 p.m. encore telecast)....


Dan Soder Set for Comedy Works Larimer Square, 3/13-16
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014

Originally from Aurora, CO, Dan Soder started doing stand-up at the ripe age of 21. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he'd had enough of extreme heat and venomous animals, so he moved to New York to get serious about stand-up....


NBC to Co-Produce, Air WORKING THE ENGELS Starring Andrea Martin
by Tyler Peterson - November 14, 2013

NBC has entered a deal to co-produce 12 episodes of the half-hour singlecam comedy 'Working the Engels' from producers Halfire-CORE Entertainment in partnership with Shaw Media....


NBC Ties for No. 1 on Friday Among Big Four
by TV News Desk - August 31, 2013

NBC is tied for #1 in 18-49 Friday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and #1 outright among those networks in adults 25-54....


ABC's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D Opens a Strong #1
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2013

In the 8pm hour, ABC's series debut of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D opened a strong #1 in the time period...


Comedy Central's UP NEXT Talent Search Comes to Cobb's Comedy Club, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013

This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary lo...


HBO to Pass on Patti LuPone's PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

The cable network has decided not to move forward with the project which was described as 'a hilarious, poignant look at life today as seen through the prism of a brother and sister living in New Jersey....


HBO to Premiere In-Depth Documentary BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, 4/4
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2014

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S HIGH HOPES, chronicling the making of his 18th studio album, will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 4 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO...


MELISSA & JOEY Hits New Season High in Women 18-34
by Tyler Peterson - August 29, 2013

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” climbed to season highs in Women 18-34 (326,000/1.0 rating), Women 18-49 (466,000/0.7 rating) and Females 12-34 (398,000/0.9 rating), and to 6-week highs in Adults 18-34 (412,000/0.6 rating), Adults 18-49 (617,000/0.5 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (496,000/0.5 rating)....


HBO to Pass on Patti LuPone's PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

The cable network has decided not to move forward with the project which was described as 'a hilarious, poignant look at life today as seen through the prism of a brother and sister living in New Jersey....


Disney Junior's SHERIFF CALLIE'S WILD WEST Corrals Record Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

In its January 20 TV premiere after its auspicious WATCH Disney Junior app launch in November, Disney Junior channel's original series “Sheriff Callie's Wild West” (5:00-5:55 p.m.) lassoed impressive ratings in Total Viewers...


Bravo to Premiere New Series THE PEOPLE'S COUCH This March
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2013

Bravo Media continues to flip the cameras on TV viewers with a full series order of 'The People's Couch,' scheduled to premiere in March 2014....


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Issues 'Apology' for Comments on FOX's Megyn Kelly
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2013

Jon Stewart issued an apology to FOX News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly after he poked fun at her recent statements regarding the skin color of Santa Claus. Watch the comic's tongue and cheek apology below!...


Sean Hayes to Host NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - August 06, 2013

NBC is unwrapping its new fall offerings with “The 2013 NBC Primetime Preview Show,” hosted by Sean Hayes and the cast of “Sean Saves the World.”...


All New Disney Pixar Holiday Special TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT Coming to ABC!
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2014

Today, Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, announced the network pick-up of an all-new Disney•Pixar holiday special, 'Toy Story That Time Forgot' for the 2014 holiday season...


ABC's THE GOLDBERGS Hits 6-Week Ratings High
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2014

Building on its lead-in (+21%/+14%) during the 9pm half-hour, ABC freshman The Goldbergs was up in Total Viewers (+7%) and Adults 18-49 (+7%) to deliver 6-week highs on both counts - since 2/4/14....


New Talk Show JOSIAH'S FINEST to Premiere 12/7
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2013

'JOSIAH'S FINEST' Presenting the BEST OF THE BEST interviews and Performances , Featuring CELEBRITIES and RISING STARS! The half hour show will feature, ACTORS, ACTRESSES, SINGERS, COSTUME, SET DESIGNERS, CREATIVE DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, and WRITERS....


Comedian Mike Lawrence to Release Debut Album SADAMANTIUM, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013

Comedy Central Records releases comedian Mike Lawrence's debut digital album, Sadamantium today, May 28....


ABC Family's MELISSA & JOEY, BABY DADDY Hit Multi-Week Highs in Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2014

At 8 o'clock, “Melissa & Joey” surged to 7-week highs in Adults 18-34 (468,000/0.7 rating), Women 18-34 (310,000/0.9 rating), Viewers 12-34 (580,000/0.6 rating) and Females 12-34 (402,000/0.9 rating), 6-week highs in Adults 18-49 (666,000/0.5 rating) and 5-week highs in Total Viewers (1.013 million...


Disney XD's New Monday Lineup Scores New Highs in Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

At 7 o'clock, in its second week of its month-long event, skit comedy game show 'Just Kidding' posted series highs across the board: Total Viewers (1.11 million), Kids 6-14 (578,000/1.6 rating), Boys 6-14 (357,000/1.9 rating), Kids 6-11 (448,000/1.9 rating), Boys 6-11 (284,0000/2.3 rating), Kids 2-1...






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