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'Rick and Morty' S4 E3: One Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty
Adult Swim Last Sunday's "Rick and Morty" episode was a great one that I wanted to make sure wasn't missed. Check out a great review for it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/11/25/rick-and-morty-season-4-episode-3-recap-algorithmic-plot-twists-aplenty/#690deed04ce1
‘South Park’ Review: ‘Turd Burglars’ Goes Back To Basics
Comedy Central Yesterday's "South Park" was another classic - check out a review for the episode here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/11/28/south-park-review-turd-burglars-goes-back-to-basics/#47d8429c1e98 (Warning: this review contains plot details for the episode)
Eric Idle: Podcast Guest on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend"
Eric Idle didn't disappoint as today's guest on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend". Listen in as he talks about Monty Python and everything else!
Will Ferrell on "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"
In anticipation of his SNL hosting duties on Saturday, Will Ferrell appeared on Fallon's show to tell funny SNL stories. Check it out!
The Musical Brilliance of John Mulaney’s Stand-up
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Georgetown University John Mulaney's "Salt and Pepper Diner" is a great piece of stand up. Check out an analysis of the bit here: https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/john-mulaney-salt-and-pepper-diner-joke.html#_ga=2.128045641.41336308.1574294964-1931952116.1531710853
Billy Eichner on the Disney+ Movie ‘Noelle’ and Why Gabe Isn’t Wrong
Collider The interview from Collider can be found here: https://collider.com/billy-eichner-noelle-interview/
"Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" with guest Ellen DeGeneres
Check out the newest episode of "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend", in which Conan talks with Ellen DeGeneres about her comedy and life. In concert with this podcast episode, the Team Coco YouTube channel released this 1996 appearance by Ellen on Conan's Late Night Show.
Dave Chappelle: Written By Dave Chappelle
Check out this well-crafted video that delves into the philosophy of funnyman Dave Chappelle.
Eddie Murphy on Making ‘Coming to America’ Sequel: ‘I’m Just Over the Moon’
Variety In this article/video clip, Eddie Murphy talks a little about the upcoming "Coming to America" Sequel with Antonio Banderas: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/eddie-murphy-coming-to-america-sequel-1203402316/ Here is the larger interview between the two: https://variety.com/2019/film/actors/antonio-banderas-eddie-murphy-actors-on-actors-1203402772/
Will Ferrell returns to Studio 8H to host SNL for the fifth time
Photo : Frazer Harrison ( Getty Images ) Will Ferrell returns to 8H on November 23! Here is the article from the AV Club: https://news.avclub.com/will-ferrell-returns-to-studio-8h-to-host-snl-for-the-f-1839812114
Hailee Steinfeld on Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
From the video description: Hailee Steinfeld sat down with Zach Galifianakis to discuss what it was like to not be in the good Pitch Perfect movie and which One Direction member she dated.
From "The Vulture Spot": Will Forte Assures Us The MacGruber TV Show Is Happening (Asterisk)
The talented Will Forte talks about the very real prospects of a new MacGruber show. Video Description: Will Forte and John Solomon stopped into our video studio at Vulture Festival to provide us with reassurance that the MacGruber TV show is being written.
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns in January, says Jeff Garlin
Photo : HBO The AV Club article can be found here: https://news.avclub.com/curb-your-enthusiasm-returns-in-january-says-jeff-garl-1839783311
Party Down Creator Says They Will ‘Explore’ a Reunion
Photo : Charley Gallay ( Getty Images for New York Magazine ) The Vulture article can be found here: https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/party-down-cast-reunion-movie-vulture-festival.html
Zach Woods Tells Us About What Happens When You Push Jared Too Far On ‘Silicon Valley’
HBO/UPROXX Check out the Uproxx interview here: https://uproxx.com/tv/zach-woods-interview-silicon-valley-jared/
Louis C.K. Doubles Down on the Value of Saying the Wrong Thing
Kevin Mazur/WireImage, via Getty Images An interesting look at comedy and its relationship with real life events. An article from Jason Zinoman at the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/arts/television/louis-ck-tour-review.html
Norm Macdonald shares some pages from his Dirty Work sequel
Screenshot : Dirty Work ( YouTube ) The AV Club article can be found here: https://news.avclub.com/norm-macdonald-shares-some-pages-from-his-dirty-work-se-1839612073
"Mister America" Movie Review
Magnolia Pictures Mister America has a strong central comedic idea - a documentary crew follows a fool as he runs a misguided campaign for district attorney of San Bernardino county. The realism of the documentary style makes the absurdity of the film’s main character (played by, and named, Tim Heidecker) and his dynamic with the world that much funnier. This central idea, however, was borne out of the “On Cinema” universe, and I found that this connection ultimately took away from the central conceit of the film, making it less successful as a comedy. The main issue with Mister America’s “On Cinema” connection was the introduction of too many disparate ideas. When the ideas and plot points were more in-line with the central concept of this movie, and were logical extensions of that, I found the movie very enjoyable. This included everything from Tim’s petty and ego-driven motivations in running a campaign, his attempts at campaign strategy, and his misguided attempts at talking
‘Silicon Valley’ Honchos Mike Judge And Alec Berg On Ending The Show And Satirizing Tech In 2019
Getty/HBO The Uproxx article can be found here: https://uproxx.com/tv/mike-judge-alec-berg-silicon-valley-interview/