Breaking news that answers the questions “Is this thing on?”, “What’s the deal with airports?” and “Anyone here from out of town?”
- Riggle For Joy
Absolute power corrupts absolutely, so it’s with a sigh of relief that we report Will Ferrell is using his considerable comedy powers for good: to create a starring vehicle for Rob Riggle. The series will be on HBO and star the veteran comedian as a bond trader in the 1980s. [Collider.com]
- Honoring Ellen
The Kennedy Center just announced that comedian and talk-show host Ellen Degeneres will be this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor. She’ll be the 15th person to receive this award, joining the ranks of other comedic legends including Bill Cosby, Lily Tomlin and George Carlin. [Variety.com]
- The Secret Word Is “Movie”
According to Paul Reubens, a Judd Apatow-produced Pee Wee Herman film could begin shooting at any moment. It could be shooting RIGHT NOW. Fans of the mischievous man-child will have to patiently wait to see if the secret word is ever said. [AVClub.com]
- Here’s Johnny
Watch the entire PBS documentary about legendary late night host Johnny Carson. It is an excellent celebration of a cultural icon and a very funny man. [PBS.com]
- The Office’s Zach Woods Makes It Up On The Spot
This is the interview to send you mother when you tell her you’ve decided to dedicate yourself to improv comedy. Improv comedian-turned-TV actor Zach Woods spent years begging people for years to give him an occupation, a location, and an emotion. It was worth it. [SplitSider.com]
- RIP Patrice
New York Magazine pens a tribute to late comedian Patrice O’Neal, and why everyone from Marshall’s cashiers to best friends and fellow comics feared his brutally truthful sense of humor. [NYMag.com]
- Avengers Disassemble!
Finally, Marvel superheroes are having a pretty good go of it at the box office, but what if they all collectively had a bad day? Or were just incredibly derpy? Either way, this video is pure gamma-irradiated joy. [Vimeo.com]