Roseanne Barr Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Russell Peters will help find the "Last Comic Standing" this May. The returning NBC series revealed that the trip will serve as judges on the upcoming season, which will premiere Thursday, May 22 at 9 p.m. Et. The new season will be hosted by "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Jb Smoove. Following the premiere, "Standing" will move to its regular 10 p.m. Thursday timeslot. The season will consist of 13 one-hour episodes. Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz ("Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious"), are exec producing through their Push It Productions, along with Javier Winnik ("The Marriage Ref"). "We are ready to bring back the funny with this relaunch of ‘Last Comic Standing,’ and can’t wait to discover the next great stand-up," said NBC's Paul Telegdy. "With Keenen, Roseanne and Russell set as our new judges, Jb as host and Wanda, Page and Javier at the helm, there...
- 3/21/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Some quick TV news you should know: First, Wanda Sykes and her production partner Page Hurwitz are developing a yet-to-be-titled comedy project for Nickelodeon's NickMom nighttime comedy block for mothers. The deal comes on the heels of Sykes/Hurwitz signing a first-look deal with NBC/Universal TV to develop and produce unscripted projects. Sykes was also just on Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network's lineup, with two more installments of Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious, which aired on Saturday, January 4 and January 11. "We are thrilled to be collaborating with the talented Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz of Push It Productions, Inc....
- 1/16/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
NickMom is boistering its programming slate with a new Wanda Sykes deal and a green light for a new dating series geared to single moms and dads, TheWrap has learned. Under a new pact, Sykes and Page Hurwitz’s Push It Productions will develop a comedy project for NickMom, an evening programming block geared to mothers that airs on Nick Jr. Also read: Nickelodeon, USA Network Are 2013′s Most-Watched Basic Cable Channels This is just the latest deal for Push It, which Sykes and Hurwitz founded in 2012. The company currently has a production deal with NBC, produces “Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious” for Own.
- 1/16/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Kristin Chenoweth as a singing teacher is less than popular when Wanda Sykes is her hard-to-teach student. In the clip below from the Own comedy special Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious, the comedian is put to the test by Chenoweth’s singing lessons in a sendup of reality singing shows, and we’re treated to some seriously off-key scales of “Unique, New York.”
The first episode of Sykes’ two-part special airs Jan. 4 on Own at 10 p.m. Et. The show, which is a mix of stand up, variety, and sketch comedy, features guest stars including Jeff Probst, Wayne Brady, and more.
The first episode of Sykes’ two-part special airs Jan. 4 on Own at 10 p.m. Et. The show, which is a mix of stand up, variety, and sketch comedy, features guest stars including Jeff Probst, Wayne Brady, and more.
- 12/27/2013
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW - Inside TV
Least Shocking Return: Did anybody really think Coven’s Madison was dead?
Best Bromance: Move over Modern Family, Trophy Wife’s Warren and Bert are the new Luke and Manny.
Strangest Story-Point: Lost amidst the awesomeness that has been this fifth season of The Good Wife is the silliness surrounding Alicia’s son. Which is to say, are we the only TV Addict who has noticed that a-little-too-tech-savvy-for-his-own-good Zach Florrick has quietly transformed into the show’s equivalent of Star Trek’s Wesley Crusher?
Most Heartless Move: The Bold & The Beautiful’s Bill dumped Brooke so he could get back together with his ex-wife… who happened to be her sister, Katie. Once Katie returned Bill’s company and son to him, he revealed he’d been playing her and intended to go back to her sister! (Props to Brooke, who actually slapped the louse and sent him on his way!
Best Bromance: Move over Modern Family, Trophy Wife’s Warren and Bert are the new Luke and Manny.
Strangest Story-Point: Lost amidst the awesomeness that has been this fifth season of The Good Wife is the silliness surrounding Alicia’s son. Which is to say, are we the only TV Addict who has noticed that a-little-too-tech-savvy-for-his-own-good Zach Florrick has quietly transformed into the show’s equivalent of Star Trek’s Wesley Crusher?
Most Heartless Move: The Bold & The Beautiful’s Bill dumped Brooke so he could get back together with his ex-wife… who happened to be her sister, Katie. Once Katie returned Bill’s company and son to him, he revealed he’d been playing her and intended to go back to her sister! (Props to Brooke, who actually slapped the louse and sent him on his way!
- 11/15/2013
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network has greenlit to more installments of Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious, which will premiere on Saturday, January 4 and January 11, at 10/9c. The first 2 installments in the series aired over the summer and were clearly a success. Taped before a live studio audience at Harpo Studios in Chicago, the specials were hosted and produced by Sykes and Page Hurwitz's Push It Productions, in conjunction with Harpo Studios, and featured appearances by female stand-ups, including Kym Whitley, Andi Smith, Gloria Bigelow, Marina Franklin, Tracey Ashley, Carmen Lynch and Dominique Witten. In addition to performing...
- 11/15/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
John Oliver heads to HBO, Missourians able to file joint returns, is Adam Levine The Sexiest Man Alive?
Adam Levine has been voted the Sexiest Man Alive by People. I do think Adam is hot physically, and his humor increases that by a factor of ten, but I think there’s a difference between hot and sexy.
Alec Baldwin says that he didn’t call a photographer a “cocksucking fag” as TMZ is reporting, and threatens to sue the tabloid. He claims it was “cocksucking fathead,” and that he didn’t note “cocksucking” was offensive. GLAAD seems to have had just about enough of Baldwin, “Mr. Baldwin can’t lend his support for equality on paper, while degrading gay people in practice.”
There are many ways to react to coming home and finding your girlfriend boning another guy. Screaming, leaving, changing the locks. Or you could knock him unconscious and set his balls on fire.
Adam Levine has been voted the Sexiest Man Alive by People. I do think Adam is hot physically, and his humor increases that by a factor of ten, but I think there’s a difference between hot and sexy.
Alec Baldwin says that he didn’t call a photographer a “cocksucking fag” as TMZ is reporting, and threatens to sue the tabloid. He claims it was “cocksucking fathead,” and that he didn’t note “cocksucking” was offensive. GLAAD seems to have had just about enough of Baldwin, “Mr. Baldwin can’t lend his support for equality on paper, while degrading gay people in practice.”
There are many ways to react to coming home and finding your girlfriend boning another guy. Screaming, leaving, changing the locks. Or you could knock him unconscious and set his balls on fire.
- 11/15/2013
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Wanda Sykes is returning to Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network in January with two more editions of Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious. The comedy specials will air on Saturdays, Jan. 4 and Jan. 11, at 10/9c.
Sykes previously produced two Herlarious episodes for Own this past July. A mix of standup routines and sketch comedy, the hour-long programs this time will include appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Probst, Wayne Brady, Jeff Ross, Lance Reddick, Camryn Manheim, Tichina Arnold, Sheryl Underwood and Jackee Harry.
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Sykes previously produced two Herlarious episodes for Own this past July. A mix of standup routines and sketch comedy, the hour-long programs this time will include appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Probst, Wayne Brady, Jeff Ross, Lance Reddick, Camryn Manheim, Tichina Arnold, Sheryl Underwood and Jackee Harry.
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- 11/14/2013
- by Michael Schneider
- TVGuide - Breaking News
In her new special "Herlarious," comedian Wanda Sykes sits down with her fellow comics for frank discussions on topics ranging from jokes gone bad to sexism in the comedy clubs. As they take a close look at the comedy industry -- and themselves -- the women expose what lies beneath the layers of funny. In one such roundtable discussion, Sykes asks comedians Tracey Ashley, Carmen Lynch and Marina Franklin why they got into stand-up comedy in the first place.
"When you said, 'I want to do stand-up,' what is your ultimate goal? What did you want to get out of this?" Sykes poses to the group.
Ashley says that she was always chasing bigger shows and larger audiences. "I've always wanted to do theater shows -- bigger shows," she says. "I said, 'I don't want to be famous, but I want to be the greatest comedian.'"
Though Lynch...
"When you said, 'I want to do stand-up,' what is your ultimate goal? What did you want to get out of this?" Sykes poses to the group.
Ashley says that she was always chasing bigger shows and larger audiences. "I've always wanted to do theater shows -- bigger shows," she says. "I said, 'I don't want to be famous, but I want to be the greatest comedian.'"
Though Lynch...
- 7/19/2013
- by Lisa Capretto
- Huffington Post
Standing up on stage and making audiences laugh is no small feat. Experienced comedians know that there's always a chance their jokes won't be well-received, but sometimes it can be hard to predict exactly which jokes will flop -- or, worse, land the comic in proverbial hot water.
When comedian Wanda Sykes sat down with her fellow comics for her new special "Herlarious," the women confessed which of their own performances fell short and which jokes got them in the most trouble. For comic Carmen Lynch, an unintentionally insensitive off-the-cuff opening at a cancer benefit -- "My allergies are killing me," she had said, before realizing what came out -- set the tone for show that couldn't be saved. For Tracey Ashley, however, the trouble came down to one, single word.
"They booked me at a Baptist college and I had to sign a conduct form to make sure I would,...
When comedian Wanda Sykes sat down with her fellow comics for her new special "Herlarious," the women confessed which of their own performances fell short and which jokes got them in the most trouble. For comic Carmen Lynch, an unintentionally insensitive off-the-cuff opening at a cancer benefit -- "My allergies are killing me," she had said, before realizing what came out -- set the tone for show that couldn't be saved. For Tracey Ashley, however, the trouble came down to one, single word.
"They booked me at a Baptist college and I had to sign a conduct form to make sure I would,...
- 7/17/2013
- by Lisa Capretto
- Huffington Post
Plenty of times in her long career, comedian Wanda Sykes has heard -- and combated -- the stereotype that women can't be funny. For her new special "Herlarious," Sykes brings up this stereotype to fellow comedians Gloria Bigelow, Andi Smith and Dominique, who launch into a debate about whether or not it stems from male comedians being intimidated by women in comedy.
"You have to be so strong to be a female comic and I think... maybe that's intimidating," Dominique says.
"Who am I intimidating?" Bigelow disagrees. "I think it's just that same kind of misogyny thing that's everywhere else. Honestly. Why wouldn't it be in the comedy club? It's in everything else."
"Don't you think, though, that boys want to be the funny ones?" Smith poses.
"I think it's a mix," Sykes offers. "It is intimidating when you see a woman on stage -- especially killing, doing it well...
"You have to be so strong to be a female comic and I think... maybe that's intimidating," Dominique says.
"Who am I intimidating?" Bigelow disagrees. "I think it's just that same kind of misogyny thing that's everywhere else. Honestly. Why wouldn't it be in the comedy club? It's in everything else."
"Don't you think, though, that boys want to be the funny ones?" Smith poses.
"I think it's a mix," Sykes offers. "It is intimidating when you see a woman on stage -- especially killing, doing it well...
- 7/13/2013
- by Lisa Capretto
- Huffington Post
News
A fifth season of Arrested Development is looking more likely as executive producer Brian Grazer said that negotiations for more episodes on Netflix are taking place.
Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant is shopping a reality competition show focusing on costume design, according to Deadline. I have to admit, I’m intrigued.
Friday Night Lights alum Matt Lauria will be returning to Parenthood, TVLine reports. It’s not clear how many episodes he’ll appear in but TVLine says its about half of the season’s 22 episodes..
Matt Lauria
TV Guide has the scoop on a character who will be returning to The Following next season.
The faboo Kristen Bell will be appearing in an episode of Parks & Recreation, according to EW. She’ll be playing Leslie’s equivalent from Eagleton.
After two seasons, NBC has cancelled prank show Betty White’s Off Their Rockers. I hope someone’s talking about a Just Men!
A fifth season of Arrested Development is looking more likely as executive producer Brian Grazer said that negotiations for more episodes on Netflix are taking place.
Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant is shopping a reality competition show focusing on costume design, according to Deadline. I have to admit, I’m intrigued.
Friday Night Lights alum Matt Lauria will be returning to Parenthood, TVLine reports. It’s not clear how many episodes he’ll appear in but TVLine says its about half of the season’s 22 episodes..
Matt Lauria
TV Guide has the scoop on a character who will be returning to The Following next season.
The faboo Kristen Bell will be appearing in an episode of Parks & Recreation, according to EW. She’ll be playing Leslie’s equivalent from Eagleton.
After two seasons, NBC has cancelled prank show Betty White’s Off Their Rockers. I hope someone’s talking about a Just Men!
- 7/12/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
As a comedian, Andi Smith knows firsthand that some jokes soar and some jokes flop -- and some are downright disasters. During a recent episode of "Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious," Smith recalled an experience where she says she managed to offend an entire state with the first seven words of her opening act.
Smith was in West Virginia performing at a comedy club when her joke got her into trouble. "I can't go back to West Virginia," Smith tells Sykes and her fellow comics in the video. "I cannot go back. I am kicked out."
Only a few people had shown up to see Smith perform that evening, so upon seeing such a small audience, she decided to center a joke around the low attendance.
"I thought it would be really funny to say, 'Where's everybody else? Trapped in a mine?'" Smith remembers, referencing the 2010 coal mine explosion that...
Smith was in West Virginia performing at a comedy club when her joke got her into trouble. "I can't go back to West Virginia," Smith tells Sykes and her fellow comics in the video. "I cannot go back. I am kicked out."
Only a few people had shown up to see Smith perform that evening, so upon seeing such a small audience, she decided to center a joke around the low attendance.
"I thought it would be really funny to say, 'Where's everybody else? Trapped in a mine?'" Smith remembers, referencing the 2010 coal mine explosion that...
- 7/8/2013
- by Lisa Capretto
- Huffington Post
When Wanda Sykes gets together with several of her favorite up-and-coming comedians, it's bound to be a hilarious and unpredictably good time. On her all-new Own special, "Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious," Sykes and some of comedy's funniest females take the stage to bring on the laughs and also sit down for roundtable discussions on topics ranging from their biggest stand-up flops to misogyny in the comedy clubs.
In this clip from the first episode of "Herlarious," Sykes is joined by Gloria Bigelow, Andi Smith and Dominique Whitten for a candid conversation about a term they feel shouldn't even exist in the comedy industry: "female comedian." Adding the distinction "female" is completely unnecessary, they say.
"A comedian is a comedian," Whitten says. "Why does it have to be separated?"
"There's no 'doctresses,'" Smith points out dryly. She then recalls a time when she arrived at a Houston club to perform...
In this clip from the first episode of "Herlarious," Sykes is joined by Gloria Bigelow, Andi Smith and Dominique Whitten for a candid conversation about a term they feel shouldn't even exist in the comedy industry: "female comedian." Adding the distinction "female" is completely unnecessary, they say.
"A comedian is a comedian," Whitten says. "Why does it have to be separated?"
"There's no 'doctresses,'" Smith points out dryly. She then recalls a time when she arrived at a Houston club to perform...
- 7/5/2013
- by Lisa Capretto
- Huffington Post
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