8 February 2012, 10:25 am
Cincinnati CityBeatThe Politics of Inappropriate Campaign SongsCincinnati CityBeatIt almost seems like these occurrences happen on a weekly basis now. Usually, when asked to cease use, the politicians' campaigns comply immediately. But, with it happening so frequently, wouldn't a campaign ma... Read More »
8 February 2012, 9:50 am
Ross looking for Canucks to roastToronto SunRoss, who dressed as Moammar Gadhafi ("I dressed like a dictator to roast a dick"), felt a kind of existential let-down after the fun was over. "I ended up thinking about it a lot, where do you go from there?" Ross said over the phone from LA, ...and more&... Read More »
8 February 2012, 9:35 am
Castanet.netPresident Obama and First Lady MichelleCastanet.netThey competed at dodge ball and tug-of-war. And the first lady triumphed over the comedian in a climactic potato sack race. After a defeated Fallon said, "It doesn't matter if you won or lost," the first lady replied, "It matters.and... Read More »
8 February 2012, 1:55 am
People with Wisconsin links donate $428000 to 'super PACs'Wisconsin Rapids TribuneThe New York Times reports that FreedomWorks has no known ties to presidential candidates, and is a wing of the nonprofit FreedomWorks that's led by former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey. Club ... Read More »
7 February 2012, 3:41 pm
A Serious Thing Happened On the Way to the PodcastNew York ObserverMr. Maron, through his twice-weekly interview series, may have drawn more tears than any interviewer since Barbara Walters. “It's like going on Dick Cavett,” said the comedian and podcast host John Hodgman. “It's a sign... Read More »
7 February 2012, 12:13 am
Super PAC frenzy hasn't hit TN … yetThe TennesseanAmericans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow (committee affiliated with comedian Stephen Colbert): spent $90100; raised $81471. One Tennessee donor: Michael McAvoy of Oak Ridge, $250. American Crossroads (opposes Obama): spent $47890; raised $18.2... Read More »
2 February 2012, 5:59 am
Black History Month Comedy Roundtable: From Pryor To Patrice, Black Comedians ...Huffington Post (satire)So I feel like it's still present and prevalent, but I don't think it's as big as it was during Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory's time. With the recession and a lot of things kind of... Read More »
2 February 2012, 2:16 am
At last, 'Rat Pack' show rivals reach truceLas Vegas Review-JournalBut the long feud between rival "Rat Pack" shows has produced a legal settlement, and it may be the first such settlement to stipulate use of "The Plaque to Virgins Joke." Former partners Dick Feeney and Sandy Hackett put the... Read More »
29 January 2012, 11:57 pm
Los Angeles TimesMary Tyler Moore's taboo-breaking shows seen in new lightLos Angeles TimesInstead, Moore's name keeps coming up because 42 years after she helped create the single-gal comedy genre, a slew of female-centric shows hit the networks, raising hopes that a new version of the clas... Read More »
13 January 2012, 1:08 pm
The GuardianGolden Globes fire up film awards seasonThe GuardianOn Sunday night, 17 million Americans will sit down in front of their TVs to watch an awards ceremony hosted by a bearded British comedian with a reputation for controversy. Hollywood royalty will queue up to present and receive the tro... Read More »
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