via @mattmira
My first of two episodes premieres tonight on Comedy Central. I sincerely hope the television can capture how much fun it was to actually do these shows.
The funny thing to me is that people constantly say, “I had NO IDEA you did stand-up!” and I always think, “…but that’s MAINLY what I do!” Then I realize that there just isn’t that much of my face doing stand-up in the media, so how would they know that? My fault! These shows are my first steps toward changing that.
Tune in tonight to see myself along with John “a guy who’s as nice as he is funny, which is VERY” Oliver, Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords), Nick Kroll (The League), & Matt Braunger (Mad TV).
And catch me live sometime if you can. It won’t suck.
I’ve been in the non-drinking camp for six and a half years but never have I heard alcoholism described so eloquently and humorously. It’s a tough issue to make funny, but this guy’s Scottish timbre could charm the pants off a Mountain Troll. If you’re not a boozelord, it’s still entertaining, but if you are then I guarantee it will resonate your molecules.
I’ll say it again, but Ferguson and Kimmel are really emerging to be the creatively dominant voices in late night. Screw the 11:35 timeslot. I’m becoming far more interested in what’s happening after midnight.
via @martha_s
SPOILER!!! This is the first five minutes of the season premiere of “LOST.”
I haven’t watched it because I didn’t want to destroy the excitement and fun of waiting until Tuesday, even though the first five minutes will probably leave me with more questions than answers.
via DarkUFO
UPDATE: Thanks to the self-satisfied sarcasm of someone who likes all-caps (”All-Caps” is also a term I use for slow people) I’ve been told that this footage was released willingly by ABC and that it isn’t really new footage. I did not know this, because I did not watch it, in an effort to shield myself from pre-airing spoilers.
I think the real winner of the whole late night clusterfuck is Jimmy Kimmel, who has whipped in and consistently lacerated this whole affair with hilarity like a champion fencer. This monologue further proves it. This is, without a doubt, the best opening show monologue I think I have ever seen. Monologues of recent years are unwatchable because they’re useless pap–timewasters to glide you into an antiquated show format. Monologues are usually soulless fluff, and it is almost always obvious that the deliverer couldn’t care less about the words coming out of his mouth.
THIS is what a monologue should be: honest, funny, personal and lathered in relevant social commentary. I hope it starts a trend.
Had a delightful lunch with Adam Savage, then got a tour of M5 and cornered Jamie to take this picture with us. We’re going to start touring as The Three Tenerds.
Sure, Conan’s probably going to leave NBC with 25-40 million dollars while Jay snatches back “The Tonight Show,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t show you’re support for a guy who was the strongest and most innovative voice for brainy comedy nerds in the latenight landscape! Mike Mitchell, the artist responsible for the now iconic “I’m With Coco” image above will be on hand to accept your hugs and praise.
“But, Chris Hardwick, how can I justify rallying for a rich white guy when an impoverished country like Haiti has been destroyed?” Excellent question! The double duty of the rally will be to collect donations for Haitian relief, as the Red Cross will be on hand to do so. Bring whatever you can spare!
Fans are encouraged to dress as your favorite Late Night characters: the pyloric sphincter, Camel Toe Annie, or even Coco himself. Or just wear orange.
the details:
Monday, Jan. 18, 2009
12pm to 4pm (RAIN or SHINE)
Universal Studios lot
100 Universal Plaza Dr. (off of Lankershim)
Universal City, CA 91608
Sidewalk in front of Gate 2
We suggest that, if you can,
to take the Metro (aka subway)
to the Universal City stop,
as it’s right across the street.
Donations for Haitian relief can go to The Red Cross.
