Chelsea Handler on Why She's the Only Woman in Late-Night (Video)

October 4, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 18 weeks ago

WaxWord catches up with the budding media brandster and grills her on whether women stop being funny late at night

  

'Suburgatory' Premiere: Why You Should Watch

September 28, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 19 weeks ago

It's another funny, sweet comedy for ABC's already fantastic Wednesday night comedy block

  

‘Community’s’ Dan Harmon: ‘Women Writers Give Deeper Laughs’ (or: Why Women Aren’t Funny Part II)

May 3, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 40 weeks ago

We continue to explore the myth that women are congenitally unfunny. Harmon thinks they're funnier than men

  

First Look: Russell Brand in 'Arthur' (Video)

February 11, 2011 By Brent Lang 51 weeks ago

Helen Mirren brings a touch of class to the remake of the 1981 film "Arthur"

  

NBC Picks Up Comedy Pilots From Lorne Michaels, Tad Quill

February 1, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

"Parks and Recreation" producer Emily Spivey is working with Michaels

  

Oscars, Emmys ... Now, Comedy Central's Got 'The Comedy Awards'

January 10, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Billed as "the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy," it will air in April, simultaneously across MTV properties

  

ABC Joins Comedy's Shift to 10 p.m. With 'Happy Endings,' 'Mr. Sunshine'

December 6, 2010 By Josh Dickey 1 year ago

ABC joins NBC with later comedy, adding two freshman shows to the hour and shifting "Modern Family" reruns

  

Report: Chelsea Handler Gets a New E! Show

October 11, 2010 By Variety 1 year ago

The comedienne will star in "After Lately," a half-hour comedy about the action behind the scenes of her late night show

  

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Jeff Zucker and NBC (Video)

September 30, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

ABC's late night host aired a song that poked fun at the recently ousted NBC Universal exec

  

Comedy Central Mainstay Greg Giraldo Dead at 44

September 29, 2010 By Wrap Staff 1 year ago

Died five days after an apparent overdose of prescription pills in a New Jersey Hotel room over the weekend

  

Artie Lange Returns to Stand-Up in First Public Appearance Since Suicide Attempt

September 28, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

Troubled comedian and ex-Howard Stern sidekick does pair of surprise sets in New York

  

Exclusive: Showtime Developing Pilot With 'Chappelle's Show' Co-Creator Neal Brennan

September 13, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

"Seek and Destroy" will be the first series created by Brennan following the untimely end of his longtime partnership with Dave Chappelle

  

Fox Orders 12 Episodes of Jamie Foxx Sketch Show

September 1, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

"Jamie Foxx Project" picked up after earlier talks between the Oscar-winning actor and Fox were unsuccessful

  

And the Name of Conan O'Brien's New Show Is ...

August 31, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

The former "Tonight Show" host will announce the title of his TBS late night comedy show ... on Wednesday

  

Conan O'Brien Spoken Word Album Will Premiere on Sirius

August 20, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

"And They Call Me Mad" will make its debut Aug. 23 on the Raw Dog Comedy Channel

  

'Switch' Review: Jennifer Aniston Blah in Silly Fluff

August 19, 2010 By Leah Rozen 1 year ago

The real switch to “Switch” is a bait-and-switch

  

TCA: IFC Comedy Slate Snags Armisen, Cross -- and Reunites 'Kids in the Hall'

August 6, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

Formerly primarily a destination for movies, the Independent Film Channel is making a major push for more original programming

  

TCA: FX Doubles Down on 'Louie'

August 3, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

A second season of Louis C.K.'s freshman series is ordered before the first is even over

  

FX Greenlights Sci-Fi Comedy Pilot 'USS Alabama'

August 3, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

FX picked up a new sci-fi comedy pilot from "Reno 911" creators Ben Grant and Tom Lennon

  

Judy Greer Joins CBS Sitcom 'Mad Love'

June 27, 2010 By Variety 1 year ago

The casting finalizes the network's pickup of the sitcom

  

TBS Launches Emmy Campaign for Conan

June 8, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago
  

'Big Bang' Bumped Up to 9: Will It Be Permanent?

April 14, 2010 By Josef Adalian 1 year ago

CBS will test out the red-hot show in an earlier timeslot next month. Who needs "Two and a Half Men"?

  

'Star Wars' Comedy Series in Works From 'Robot Chicken' Dudes

April 5, 2010 By Josef Adalian 1 year ago

Lucasfilm is behind the project, which doesn't yet have a network buyer

  

Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman Team on 'Change-Up'

March 11, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

Universal Pictures comedy will be directed by "Wedding Crashers'" David Dobkin

  

Adam Scott Joins 'Parks and Recreation'

March 5, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

"Party Down" co-star is NBC's second hire in a week, following Rob Lowe

  

Gordon-Levitt Takes McAvoy's Place in Untitled Comedy

March 2, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

He will co-star alongside Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick in Summit/Mandate film formerly known as "I'm With Cancer"

  

Two More Actors Get 'Hall Pass'

February 22, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

J.B. Smoove, Stephen Merchant join Owen Wilson comedy

  

Mandate, Rough House Look for Laughs

December 10, 2009 By Variety 2 years ago

McBride, Green, Hill and Reilly set up high-concept comedy banner

  

'Aristocrats' Director Provenza Brings Yuks to Showtime

October 7, 2009 By Josef Adalian 2 years ago

New series "Behind the Green Room Door" features comics riffing with each other.

  

Elayne Boosler: 'They Just Didn't Like Women'

September 29, 2009 By Elayne Boosler (to Eric Estrin) 2 years ago

A Hollywood Breakthrough, thanks to Andy Kaufman, Bill Cosby ... and a regime change at Showtime.

  

'100 Questions' Recasts Two Regulars

September 17, 2009 By Anonymous 2 years ago

Collette Wolfe, Smith Cho get buddy roles on NBC's midseason sitcom.