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Ellen DeGeneres helps Obama
by Bill Bergmann
February 29, 2008
Well it appears that stand-up comedians have some political clout. Especially if they have a highly successful daytime talk show.
Though Ellen DeGeneres is a Clinton supporter it seems Barack Obama’s appearance on her show, helped him gain even more fans.
As reported by the Seattle Times:
The Illinois senator told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that [...]
Fun with comedy labels
by Punchline Magazine
February 29, 2008
Once in a while the great comedy label debate comes up. You’ve heard the labels. Maybe you’ve even used them: alternative comedy, blue collar comedy, cringe comedy, and so on. In the last few days, we’ve seen two of the most unique labels attached to comedians.
In preparation for the Glasgow Comedy Festival (March 6 – [...]
Friday stand-up video: Sheng Wang
by Punchline Magazine
February 29, 2008
Comedian Sheng Wang offers us some practical, perhaps illegal, advice on how to deal with your car insurance company after an accident. Check it out.
Thursday Stand-up video: Ted Alexandro
by Punchline Magazine
February 28, 2008
Comedian Ted Alexandro doesn’t quite get what steakheads at the gym are journaling about. He’s got a few theories though. Check it out.
George Carlin: It’s Bad for Ya – HBO Special
by Bill Bergmann
February 27, 2008
Carlin’s 14th original solo HBO stand-up special. It’s Bad for Ya airs live from the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA this Saturday, March 1 at 10 p.m. ETâ€â€only on HBO!
Here’s the official promo.
DailyComedy.com gets a makeover
by Punchline Magazine
February 27, 2008
Our friends at DailyComedy.com this week went live with a spiffier looking, spiffier functioning site. The daily joke and networking site now allows viewers easier access to many more videos, a more user-friendly navigation bar, a revamped forum section and much more.
So make sure you check it out. And tell ‘em Punchline Magazine sent you.
Punchline Magazine’s latest appearance on The Danny Lobell Show
by Punchline Magazine
February 27, 2008
Each week, we call The Danny Lobell Show and give their fine listeners info on what’s new in comedy and which national hot shows to check out. Here’s the segment from this past Friday, also featuring comedian Ray Ellin, founder of DailyComedy.com and host of LateNet with Ray Ellin. Enjoy.
Wednesday stand-up video: Michelle Biloon
by Punchline Magazine
February 27, 2008
Comedian Michelle Biloon just might be the cause of her sister being gay. Or was it kd Lang’s fault. Check it out.
Todd Barry “From Heaven†winners announced
by Punchline Magazine
February 27, 2008
Thanks to all of our readers who sent in photos to win From Heaven, Todd Barry’s new Comedy Central album, out March 4. As we said in our previous Barry post, we would snag the first five photos. If you haven’t heard our sneak peak of the album, make sure you check it out. [...]
National Lampoon, James Belushi partner with this fall’s Chicago Comedy Fest
by Dylan P. Gadino
February 26, 2008
Producers Jason Brett and John Davies recently announced that the Chicago Comedy Fest will hit the city this fall. James Belushi, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as well as National Lampoon have all signed on as partners to the fest.
Set to take place on three stages at the city’s Navy Pier, the festival will run three days, will [...]
