Well, it's happened, folks. Jon Stewart has announced his final Daily Show episode, which means that things just got real. As much as we hate to admit it, the political satirist will soon be leaving his Comedy Central seat, the one he's held for the past 17 years, and give it up to young stand up comedian Trevor Noah. Hopefully, of course, he'll just give Noah a new chair, because otherwise that's pretty rank. Anyway, whether you're excited or not about Noah coming onboard – c'mon, give him a chance! – rest easy for now because we've still got a little over three months left with Stewart. Read More »
Looks like Jon Stewart's Night of Too Many Stars keeps on bringing in the talent and churning out the funny. Whether it be from the Adam Sandler, Bob Barker Happy Gilmore bit or Judd Apatow's newest offer to direct a Vine video for a lucky charity donation winner, the comedy community seems eager to spread the word of autism awareness for the charity Autism Speaks. In this newest video, comedian Amy Schumer performs a fantastic set following the release of the trailer for her first feature film Trainwreck alongside Saturday Night Live player Bill Hader. Read More »
Looking to break into show business? Having Judd Apatow direct your Vine video might be a good start, no? The Knocked Up, 40-Year-Old Virgin and This is 40 director recently made a video with Funny or Die showing his support for the Daily Show host Jon Stewart's Comedy Central fundraiser and telethon, Night of Too Many Stars, which aims at finding a cure for autism. His pledge is to fly the lucky winner to Los Angeles, have them stay at his home (actually... probably not) and direct their Vine video. Read More »
After all these years you’d think Adam Sandler and Bob Barker would have been able to put the past behind – especially for a good cause. But alas, their Happy Gilmore feud continued on this year’s Night of Too May Stars. Hosted by (soon-to-be former) Daily Show host Jon Stewart, the live telethon for Autism awareness gathers a lengthy list of stars together, some might even say “too many,” for a special that encompasses music, donations, and of course, comedy. Read More »