In 2005, after hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast like a sledgehammer, several folks on the right side of America’s political aisle suggested that the devastation the storm inflicted on New Orleans was somehow a punishment imposed on the city
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele used the first season of their Comedy Central sketch series to protect President Barack Obama from any and all criticism. Looks like we can expect more of the same from “Key & Peele” during
Wayne Brady is genuinely sorry for a joke he didn’t write that made it into the latest celebrity roast. Brady’s funny faux pas used former Gov. Sarah Palin’s youngest son, Trig, as part of punch line during Comedy Central’s roast of
Jeffrey Ross might be the meanest comedian in the country. And that’s exactly how audiences like it. Ross forged his fame through celebrity roasts, events where the deeper the joke cuts, the better. And no one’s material cuts deeper than
Anyone who buys a ticket to attend a Comedy Central roast knows pretty much what to expect. No topic is off limits. Still, common decency doesn’t necessarily take a holiday during these events. Consider the Sunday night broadcast of Comedy
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The Fox show “Glee” is about more than a high school singing group. It’s a series promoting tolerance and acceptance. “Glee” standout Jane Lynch isn’t willing to tolerate or accept the marital position taken by the head of the fast
Comedy Central employees like Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Jordan Peele have a devil of a time mocking President Barack Obama or his stuck in a ditch economy. Now, the network is debuting a new Web-only series of shorts focusing
Daniel Tosh makes a living by pulverizing the envelope on his Comedy Central series “Tosh.0.” His humor dabbles in racial, gender and societal stereotypes, and rarely does anyone blow the whistle on his wise cracking. But when a customer at
The comedians hosting Comedy Central’s new series “Key & Peele” spent some of their debut season defending President Obama from both his detractors and the ugly realities of the Commander in Chief’s first term. Remember when comedians took it as their
The one person who understands the seriousness of Operation Fast & Furious is a comedian. Comedy Central’s liberal icon Jon Stewart not only told his “Daily Show” viewers about Fast & Furious last night, but he called out the Democratic
Comedy Central’s programming lineup is littered with liberals, from Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart to the new “Key & Peele” show. No matter how hard you squint you won’t find a show catering to the Right. So what does the
Poor David Gregory. He probably doesn’t read Big Hollywood or realize “The Colbert Report” reaches less households than “Pawn Stars,” “Robot Chicken,” “Basketball Wives,” “American Pickers,” and “Styled by June.” Maybe that’s why he conducted this fawning/embarrassing interview earlier today with Comedy
To Sarah Silverman, outrage is the essence of life. The shock comic loves to upset the cultural apple cart, and her innocent face is the perfect vehicle to share her naughty shtick. But that’s not how things work in risk-averse
First Lady Michelle Obama was on very friendly ground last night, the set of the faux conservative Comedy Central series “The Colbert Report.” Obama, on hand to promote her efforts to salute military families, naturally threw in an endorsement for
(AP) NEW YORK – He’s known for his comedic insults, but Don Rickles will be complimented when he receives a special honor at the second annual Comedy Awards this month. The 85-year-old has been chosen to receive the Johnny Carson
Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert hasn’t gotten the memo that Rush Limbaugh isn’t going anywhere. The Left’s efforts to kick Limbaugh off the air following his inappropriate comments regarding liberal activist Sandra Fluke have failed. Yet the media continue to spin
Just a friendly reminder that less than 1% of the population watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. If it wasn’t for the elite media — the same elite media desperate to convince us these two are some sort of national
Comedy Central is adding another program headed by a liberal performer to its lineup. Jeff Ross, best known for his blistering comedy roast performances, will star in a new series called “The Burn” this summer – just in time to
Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert responded passionately to a satiric ad by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) taking him to task over his Super PAC as well as his attitude towards kittens.
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Intro – 2/20/12 www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive Stephen Colbert returned to Comedy Central Monday night to answer wild Internet rumors about his time
It’s been nearly four years since Bernard “Bernie Mac” McCullough died of complications from pneumonia. It took that long for his widow, Rhonda McCullough, to mentally prepare for researching the new Comedy Central special dedicated to her late husband. “‘I Ain’t
If the taxpayers of Delaware aren’t startled by the following news, nothing will bother them: The University of Delaware – which recently increased tuition by 7% on students – has just spent what we can only assume was a great deal of
Now we know why the Comedy Central sketch show “Keegan & Peele” hasn’t laid a comedic glove on President Barack Obama so far. Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the stars of the new show which just got picked up for
Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had enough of Stephen Colbert’s political sheninagans. Not really. The former Speaker of the House has unleashed a new faux political ad chastising the Comedy Central comic for his faux political ads. Their combined purpose? To squash the
American culture allows comedians of color to say things white comedians can’t. That helped propel Richard Pryor into the comedy stratosphere and made Chris Rock one of the most incisive commentators on modern living during the early 2000s. [youtube JzprLDmdRlc
The upcoming Comedy Central series “Key & Peele” got some viral video love earlier this month with a sketch reminding us just how cool, tough and awesome President Obama is. Just ignore those pesky economic statistics, the flotilla of broken
There’s a HUGE left-wing agenda behind what Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert is doing, and it’s a serious agenda that has nothing to do with satire. Colbert’s goal is two-fold: he’s attacking constitutional free speech by attempting to make a mockery
Stephen Colbert isn’t content with satirizing the GOP from the comfort of his Comedy Central perch. Now, the star of “The Colbert Report” is running a faux Super PAC ad in South Carolina slamming GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney. The Colbert
The Comedy Central series “Key & Peele” doesn’t debut until Jan. 31, but a sneak peek at their content suggests it’s yet another humor program protecting The One. “Key & Peele” stars comics Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in a
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos came under fire for spending 20 minutes of last week’s GOP debate on questions about the legalization of contraception. In his first public remarks on the subject, he joked about the issue with Comedy Central’s Stephen
Comedian Louis C.K. ‘s new comedy trial balloon might change how his fellow stand-ups earn a living. The comic released a new comedy special, “Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater,” via his personal web site on Saturday. No middle
We can expect plenty more fake news from Comedy Central in 2012. The cable channel will be adding a new public affairs show satire on top of mock news programs like “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show with Jon
Comedian Pablo Francisco confesses he doesn’t know how to attach a photograph to an email. But Francisco is more than savvy enough to leverage the web to bring his comedy to a worldwide stage. YouTube videos of Francisco imitating everyone
[T]his is how it works in the world of late night. The last election cycle saw the late night hosts go into overdrive for the Obama election campaign. Between January 1, 2008 and July 31, 2008, the Center for Media
Officials at Comedy Central literally couldn’t believe their eyes when the huge ratings came in for ventriloquist Jeff Dunham’s debut special for the network. “There’s got to be some mistake,” Dunham recalls them saying after seeing the gaudy numbers. “We’ll
Even Jon Stewart couldn’t stomach the layers of hypocrisy – and filth – at the heart of Occupy Wall Street. “The Daily Show” honored the end – for now – of Occupy Wall Street’s Occupation of Wall Street by sending
Wash Times: If President Obama can spare a moment from such chores as winning re-election, he might find a few chuckles on late-night TV. Times are tough for Mr. Obama, especially when it comes to his approval ratings. But things
Leave it to Cartman to give Occupy Wall Street a much needed dose of reality. Cartman, the foul-mouthed lad from Comedy Central’s “South Park,” savaged the nascent movement during last night’s new episode. —– The story involved Cartman’s girth throwing
Many on the Right have tried to classify the ideology of the Wall Street Protests. Glenn Beck has sounded an alarmist note, describing the ideas behind the movement as Leninist and even fascist. It’s true there is much in the
The nation’s economy continues to struggle, and Comedy Central feels your pain. This week, the cable network introduces ‘Comedy Central Pop-Up Stand-Up,’ a series of live comedy performances where the first 150 patrons can enjoy the show for free. But