comedy

Marc Maron Changed the Comedy World With Podcasts

Thanks to the success of “WTF,” Maron books more gigs, sells more tickets, landed a book deal, and even has a series coming to IFC this year.

Billy Eichner: 'I Would Not Have a Career Without Facebook and Twitter'

Billy Eichner is a viral video success story. “I came back to New York after college like any number of struggling performers, and you just find that niche where you can have some sort of impact. And for me that turned out to be comedy."

The Difference Between Long- and Short-Form Improv

"Whose Line is it Anyway?" will bring improv back to TV—but not the same kind that is in fashion on stages and at schools.

PIT Announces NYC Improv Festival 2013 Lineup

The full schedule for the Peoples Improv Theater’s second annual NYC improv Festival features more than 80 improv teams over four nights, March 20-23 in New York.

Applications Now Open for UCB’s 15th Annual Del Close Marathon

Submissions are now being accepted for the Upright Citizens Brigade’s 15th annual Del Close Marathon improv festival, which runs June 28-30 in New York.

Comedy Central Introduces New Domain for Digital Content

With the launch of CC Studios last week, Comedy Central is giving comedians even more chances to gain exposure on its Web and TV platforms.

Comedy Central Launches CC Studios for Digital Content

Comedy Central’s new production initiative, led by new VP Allison Kingsley, will develop original digital content including Web series and branded entertainment.

Web Series ‘Burning Love’ Coming to TV on E!

Online installments of Ben Stiller and Ken Marino’s “Bachelor” parody series will be edited into seven 30-minute television episodes, premiering Feb. 25.

My Damn Channel Offering More Opportunities for Online Content Creators

A top distributor of comedy web series is expanding and seeking new content for the debut of the My Damn Channel Comedy Network.

Comedy Central Consolidates Development Under New President Kent Alterman

Comedy Central has promoted Kent Alterman to president of content development and original programming for the cable network.