The straight man is the unsung hero of comedy, the guy who forgoes getting the best laughs in order to set up his co-stars for the show-stopping gags, elevating the scene or sketch while seeming to be background noise. This is true, at least, at the best of times; when performed improperly, the stra...
Read MoreThe straight man is the unsung hero of comedy, the guy who forgoes getting the best laughs in order to set up his co-stars for the show-stopping gags, elevating the scene or sketch while seeming to be background noise. This is true, at least, at the best of times; when performed improperly, the stra...
Read MoreHollywood is going back to yet another well for some easy money. According to a piece from The Hollywood Reporter, NBC Universal has greenlit a sequel/spin-off/continuation/milking of The Office, the massively popular sitcom based on the British original. There is no title yet, but the new series wi...
Read MoreWill Abed’s hopeful prophecy of “six seasons and a movie” ever come to pass? Because at every turn, the announced Peacock Community movie has been delayed or put in jeopardy by constant issues. After an entire decade, the promised film is closer than it has ever been. Yet, the wr...
Read MoreMore people are refusing to work with Dave Chappelle if rumors are to be believed. Tomorrow night, Chappelle is hosting Saturday Night Live, which used to be a comedy show, with musical guest Black Star. A couple of days ago, Page Six claimed to have sources telling them that several SNL staff write...
Read MoreBack in May, it was reported that CBS would not renew the reboot of Magnum P.I. for a fifth season, much to many fans’ outrage. The show first premiered in 2018 and starred Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as gender-swapped Juliet (formerly John) Higgins. Fans were happy with t...
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