White males dominate TV stand-up
So says survey of US talk shows
26/07/2012 … Stand-ups on American TV are overwhelmingly white men, a new survey has revealed.
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Thu 26 July 2012
'We don't need you!'
Patton Oswalt's message to the comedy industry
26/07/2012 … TV executives and agents need to treat comedians with more respect – because comics no longer need their support to become successful.
Wed 25 July 2012
World premiere for Graham Chapman film
Animation selected for Toronto fest
25/07/2012 … A new animated film based on Graham Chapman’s autobiography is to receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jon Stewart signs Daily Show deal to 2015
Stephen Colbert extends contract too
25/07/2012 … Jon Stewart has signed a contract to keep The Daily Show on the air until the middle of 2015.
We're appy and we know it
25/07/2012 … Chortle has launched its first iPhone app, making it easy for comedy fans to keep up-to-date on the move.
Comic faces lawsuit over 'homophobic' attack
Punter says Eddie Griffin went too far
25/07/2012 … American comedian Eddie Griffin is facing legal action after getting embroiled in a row with a comedy club punter that turned nasty.
Tue 24 July 2012
© Robbie Jack Stephen Merchant goes solo
Piloting his first sitcom without Gervais
24/07/2012 … Stephen Merchant is working on his first TV series without Ricky Gervais – a sitcom about his failures with women.
Mon 23 July 2012
Comedian is a victim of cinema rampage
Caleb Medley faces brain damage and $1m bill
23/07/2012 … An up-and-coming stand-up comedian was among the Colorado movie shooting victims, it has emerged.