Fast Company Lists the Funny
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008Fast Company's Fast Take Email mentioned today a few articles its done about online comedy. It notably mentions nine "Top Funny Sites," and I thought I'd share (along some of my favorites comedy pieces): Fark.com The Onion (Ghost Of Christmas Future ...
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TeenWolf Remixed
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Hat tip to Kent Nichols for tipping me off to the LA-based sketch comedy group Summer of Tears' genius send-up of Michael J. Fox's 1985 movie TeenWolf. Great writing, editing, and sight gags (but NSFW). Summer of Tears in TeenWolf
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Holy Applebox! ‘Mad Men’ Cast the Next NBA Dream Team?
Friday, August 8th, 2008I've heard of actors having to deal with height differences on set, but this is ridiculous. According to a rolling promo window on the Hulu home page, the cast of Mad Men are a bunch of giants. Imagine ...
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Kenny Stevenson’s Summer Classic
Thursday, August 7th, 2008While I love touting my own work, I also enjoy checking out shows by friends and former castmates. I saw Kenny Stevenson's stage show "Have a Bitchin' Summer" last week, and it plays a few more times this month at the ...
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An eHarmony Spoof Video I Created
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Just wanted to share a video I wrote, directed, acted in, and edited. I'm a quadruple threat! It's one of a series of funny videos meant to introduce a "relationship teaching series" happening at my church. You can also ...
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SNLers Get in “Line”
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008The tsunami of online content can be overwhelming, so I am especially aware of online series catches and holds my attention. Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis of SNL and other recognizable comedians team up in The Line, from Crackle.com. I had heard ...
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Jimmy Fallon Online: His Spot to Lose?
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008SNL Alumnus Jimmy Fallon, who is slated to replace Conan O'Brien's time slot when Conan takes over for Jay Leno next spring, will get his chance to strut his funny stuff earlier than expected, though not on TV. He'll get a ...
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JibJab: Hilarious and Personalized
Friday, July 18th, 2008JibJab is the political cartooning for this generation. See the new video: Time for Some Campaignin'. Really well done. As always, you can interject your own photo into the video, living up to the promise of "personalized media" that ...
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Will Ferrell at the WGA
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008The Groundlings hosted a Q&A with Will Ferrell last night. I had third-row tickets at the WGA Theater in Beverly Hills. About 200 people in attendance (including both Will's dad and mom: Will's dad was in the first ...
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A Great Viral Video Flops: 3,328 Views For Parrot?
Monday, June 23rd, 2008Rob Delaney sent me a link to Parrot for State Bird on YouTube, a really well-done fake political news short starring himself as the snarky host. The video showcases a debate between a parrot and a valley quail, who argue over ...
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