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truTV Unveils Comedic Series Greenlights and Development Projects in 2018-19 Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 9, 2018


Turner's truTV continues to bolster its growing roster of wholly-owned, original comedies as the network today unveiled its 2018-19 programming slate ahead of next week's 2018 Turner Upfront event at Madison Square Garden. The cable network, which since 2014 has transformed into a premium destination for a wide range of distinct, creator-driven scripted, unscripted and hybrid series, announced the greenlight of Tacoma FD (working title), a new scripted series from Super Troopers' Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme about a fire department in the wettest city in America. Also joining the slate are two new pilots - a comedic medical advice show created by Ken Jeong and an animated project from Jo Koy, which are currently in development. The network has also expanded its portfolio of existing original series, with new seasons of ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING and Hack My Life, along with an additional episode order for freshman series Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks.

Bay Street Theater To Host Screening Of Jules Feiffer's BERNARD & HUEY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018


Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a special advanced screening of the Jules Feiffer-penned film BERNARD AND HUEY on Sunday, April 29th, at 2 pm. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Oscar/Pulitzer Prize winner Feiffer, and director Dan Mirvish. General admission tickets are $15 and are on sale now at baystreet.org and at the Box Office.

Comedy Central Renews Emmy-Winning Series DRUNK HISTORY For Sixth Season
by Macon Prickett - Feb 22, 2018


Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central announced today that the Emmy® Award-winning Comedy Central series, Drunk History, has been renewed for a sixth season with sixteen episodes. Created for television by Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner, Drunk History is produced by Central Productions and executive produced by Waters and Konner, along with Gary Sanchez Productions' Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Owen Burke. Ian Friedman and Daniel Wolfberg are the Executives in Charge of Production for Comedy Central. The fifth season currently airs on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

DRUNK HISTORY Season 5 Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 23, 2018


DRUNK HISTORY Season 5 Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central

VIDEO: Comedy Central Shares Trailer for DRUNK HISTORY Season 5, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2018


Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering today, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

CBS to Rebroadcast SUPERIOR DONUTS Episode 'Electile Dysfunction' on 12/18
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 4, 2017


When Arthur suddenly decides to run against Fawz in a local election, his campaign manager, Franco, tries to help his boss bring home a win. Also, Tush and Randy realize they crossed paths long before the donut shop, and the encounter was hardly sweet, on SUPERIOR DONUTS, Monday, Dec. 18 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Shares Trailer for DRUNK HISTORY Season 5, Premiering 1/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017


Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering on Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

CBS Gives Full Season Orders for MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 27, 2017


CBS has given full season orders to Monday night comedies MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS.

VIDEO: New Trailer for Season 2 of RHETT & LINK'S BUDDY SYSTEM ft, Tony Hale, Mayim Bialik & More
by Emily Bruno - Nov 16, 2017


The acclaimed comedy series Rhett & Link's Buddy System returns to YouTube Red with its second season on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Joining series stars and co-creators Rhett & Link are Tony Hale (HBO's Veep and Arrested Development), Mayim Bialik (Big Bang Theory), Leslie Bibb (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby), Rob Corddry (HBO's Ballers) and more.

Chris Rock Makes Surprise Appearance at Second City's George Wendt Roast; Event Raises $200K
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


The Second City and Gilda's Club Chicago celebrated a once in a lifetime evening at the comedy institution's iconic Mainstage theater during a star-studded benefit, I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt. More than 230 guests dined, drank and donated while being entertained by a raucous panel of roasters and special guests that concluded with a surprise appearance by Chris Rock.

Keegan-Michael Key and More Join 'I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WENDT THERE' Roast at Gilda's Club Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2017


The Second City has announced more big names to the star-studded roster of "I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt."

Jason Sudeikis, Bob Odenkirk and More to Roast George Wendt in 'I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WENDT THERE' at Gilda's Club Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2017


The Second City has announced 'I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt' a night guaranteed to destroy one of the world's most beloved comedy legends, George Wendt - all in the name of charity.

Joel Murray, Katie Rich, and More Added to Benefit for Gilda's Club Chicago and The Second City Alumni Fund
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


The Second City is excited to announce more big names to the star-studded roster of "I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt."

Keegan-Michael Key and More Join 'I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WENDT THERE' Roast at Gilda's Club Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017


The Second City has announced more big names to the star-studded roster of "I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt."

Jason Sudeikis, Bob Odenkirk and More to Roast George Wendt in 'I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WENDT THERE' at Gilda's Club Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017


The Second City has announced 'I Can't Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt' a night guaranteed to destroy one of the world's most beloved comedy legends, George Wendt - all in the name of charity.

VIDEO: First Look - STAN AGAINST EVIL Season 2 Unveiled at Comic-Con
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2017


More Monsters. Deadlier Demons. Same Stan. In an all-new Season 2 trailer of IFC's STAN AGAINST EVIL, unveiled at Comic-Con International: San Diego this week, fans can catch a glimpse of the demonic creatures, animals and ex-husbands heading to the quaint town of Willard's Mill this November.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine to Star in Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at McCarter
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017


McCarter Theatre Center closes the 2016-2017 Theater Series with a new production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, a story of an African-American seamstress living in 1905 New York City pursuing her dreams of love and independence. Directed by Jade King Carroll, Intimate Apparel will run from May 5 to June 4.

Original Comedies HOLLYWOOD DARLINGS and RETURN OF THE MAC Coming to Pop 4/12
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2017


Wednesday nights will soon be all that and a bag of chips as Pop gears up to debut two new original comedies HOLLYWOOD DARLINGS and RETURN OF THE MAC (formerly 'The Joey Mac Project') on April 12.

CBS Airs Special Preview of SUPERIOR DONUTS, Based on Tracy Letts Play, Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


The CBS Television Network's SUPERIOR DONUTS, starring Judd Hirsch and Jermaine Fowler, will debut with a special preview today.

CBS to Air Special Preview of SUPERIOR DONUTS, Based on Tracy Letts Play, 2/2
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2016


The CBS Television Network today announced the series premiere of SUPERIOR DONUTS, starring Judd Hirsch and Jermaine Fowler, will debut with a special preview on Thursday, Feb.

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