Tig Notaro is Getting Her Own HBO Special

Tig Notaro's career is continuing on its J-shaped rise as HBO announced today that the comedienne will star in her own special.

 “Tig Notaro is a ‘comedian’s comedian,’ whose uniquely fearless and always funny voice has won acclaim from critics and fans alike,” said Mike Lombardo, head of HBO Programming. “I’m so happy that we will be able to introduce this remarkable performer to a larger audience.”

If you didn't think she was already a comedy strongwoman, check out the rest of Notaro's credits which include films like In A World and Walk of Shame and TV shows like Amazon's Transparent as well as IFC's Garfunkel and Oates, Maron and Comedy Bang! Bang! Somebody tell her that she needs to slow down. Save some TV for the other comedians, why don't you!

New Face Friday: 'Elevator Talk' By It's Past My Bedtime

You probably thought I wasn't going to continue this New Face Friday thing didn't you? I never quit anything! Except for karate. And dancing. And this senten

Topher Harless and his crew at It's Past My Bedtime know that small talk is the worst. Heck, even I know that. But their latest sketch takes the whole annoying situation to an entirely different level.

It's Past My Bedtime is a live comedy show in Los Angeles bringing together late night and sketch comedy. The show includes special guests and a live band.

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New Face Friday: Matt Harbert Has New Dog Food

Welcome to New Face Friday (or Fresh Face Friday. Whatever I decided to call it). This is where we find the best of the new faces in comedy. This week's first submission comes from the mind of YouTuber Matt Harbert. I assure you, it's Harbert and NOT Herbert. I was thrown off too.

"It's a Fucking Dog Dog Food" takes a satiric look at how we should treat dogs. It's funny and well produced, especially for an amateur. Stop by Harbert's channel and drop a like.

Louis C.K., Julia Louis Dryfus, & Stephen Colbert Are The Real Winners At The Emmys

The Emmys were last night just in case you didn't watch. But that's why I'm here: to help you gather all of the winners in one place and celebrate their victories. Of course, shows like Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory won big. Then there's the surprises like Allison Janney who won (TWICE) for her role on Mom and her guest spot on Masters of Sex. All of the SNL alum/current cast that were nominated lost including Kate McKinnon, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig and Amy Poehler. Also, for some odd reason, Orange Is The New Black was submitted in the comedy section. This was both a smart and stupid move because they had no chance against True Detective or Breaking Bad but Modern Family and Veep are pure comedies. Oh Netflix.

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik (Episodes)
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Liz Friedman, Jenji Kohan (Orange Is the New Black)
Alec Berg (Silicon Valley)
Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, Armando Iannucci (Veep)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Iain B. McDonald (Episodes)
Paris Barclay (Glee)
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Gail Mancuso (Modern Family)
Jodie Foster (Orange Is the New Black)
Mike Judge (Silicon Valley)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Andre Braugher (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Fred Armisen (Portlandia)
Adam Driver (Girls)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)
Tony Hale (Veep)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Kate Mulgrew (Orange Is the New Black)
Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory)
Allison Janney (Mom)
Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live)
Anna Chlumsky (Veep)

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
Ricky Gervais (Derek)
Matt LeBlanc (Episodes)
William H. Macy (Shameless)
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)

OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Lena Dunham (Girls)
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly)
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)
Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black)

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks
The Beatles: The Night That Changed America
Best of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Primetime Special
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays
The Kennedy Center Honors
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SERIES
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
The Big Bang Theory
Louie
Modern Family
Orange Is The New Black
Silicon Valley
Veep

*List courtesy of Splitsider

Comedy Central Announces When 'South Park,' 'Key & Peele' Return

That moment you've been waiting for is finally here! Comedy Central has announced its fall line up that includes all new episodes of Key & Peele, South Park, and motherloving Brickleberry. The number one channel for comedy announced the news earlier today.

First up, Tosh.0 is set for a premiere date of August 26 at 10 PM. So if you like all of that viral humor, then set your calenders for that date. On Tuesday, September 9, Adam Devine's House Party will return for a one night engagement at 10:30 then return to its regular 12:30 time slot on Thursday, September 11. Comedians appearing on the stand up show this season include Kurt Braunohler, Kristen Schaal, and Nikki Glaser. Tuesday ends with Brickleberry  making it to three seasons. It will rear its head at 10:30 PM. 

South Park comes back for an impressive 18th season on Wednesday, September 24 at 10 PM. Stone and Parker opted for a condensed ten episode season a year or two ago so this long hiatus between seasons is nearly unbearable. The popular sketch series Key & Peele returns for a larger 22 episode season four on Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 PM. Who knows what this expanded season will do to the show's comedy. This should be interesting.

Finally, Friday night brings you a show by comedian Gabriel Inglesias called Gabriel Inglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution. I'm sure he'll bring you more of him as well as some comics that he deems funny. 

Comedy Central has a line up that packs a punch. Tune in for a terrific fall season that is sure to leave you in stitches. Shit. Call a doctor or something.