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David Javerbaum

  1. A Famous French Satirical Puppet Show Might Be Coming to the U.S.No strings attached.
    By Megh Wright
  2. Kathy Bates to Star in Chuck Lorre’s Netflix Pot Comedy ‘Disjointed’Chuck Lorre’s pot dispensary comedy has found its star and TV home. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has given a 20-episode order […]
    By Megh Wright
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    Theater Review: Does Jim Parsons, As God, Knock ’Em Dead?On Monday night, he rests.
    By Jesse Green
  4. Ken Jeong to Star in the Comedy ‘International Incident,’ Produced by […]Ken Jeong is set for his first lead role in a movie. THR reports that Jeong is attached to a comedy called International Incident, about five […]
    By Bradford Evans
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    Former Daily Show Head Writer’s Religious Satire Heading to BroadwayIt’s scheduled for a 2015 run.
    By Anna Silman
  6. Paul F. Tompkins Is Hosting a Political Panel Show with Puppets, Starting […]The incredibly funny Paul F. Tompkins is hosting a brand new TV show that debuts on the new cable channel Fusion tonight at 9:30. Called No, […]
    By Bradford Evans
  7. New Cable Channel Fusion Will Feature Puppet Comedy Talk Show, Paul F. […]Today sees the launch of Fusion, a cable news channel aimed at 18 to 34 year olds which is described as a blend of “hard news, satire and pop […]
    By Elise Czajkowski
  8. Amazon Orders Six Comedy Pilots from The Onion, Kristen Schaal and More Amazon.com is continuing to develop its slate of original TV series, with a strong emphasis on comedy. The online retailer just announced six […]
    By Bradford Evans
  9. Amazon Buys Two New Original ComediesOnline retailer Amazon is gearing up to launch its first batch of original shows, and it looks like they’ll be making a big push for comedy. […]
    By Bradford Evans
  10. Today in Fake News News: The Daily Show is Heading to the Democratic […]A couple of Daily Show-related notes for you: first, the show will be heading to the Democratic National Convention this fall in Charlotte, NC, […]
    By Adam Frucci
  11. The Increasing Necessity of Promoting Books and Comedy Albums Online Jim Norton took to the red carpet of the Grammys to ask stars from Steve Martin to Adele to hold up his non-nominated 2011 standup album […]
    By Hallie Cantor
  12. Stewart, Colbert & Russell Brand Will Kick Off First U.S. Secret […]Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Russell Brand, and Reggie Watts will be among the performers at the first ever American version of the Secret […]
    By Hallie Cantor
  13. pick up lines
    New Sitcom by David Javerbaum in DevelopmentThe Daily Show alum is adding music to a workplace comedy for CBS.
    By Josef Adalian
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    Walmart Won’t Sell Daily Show Alum’s God ‘Memoir’: ‘I’m Not Sure Why They’d Sell Keith Richards’s Memoir But Not God’s’“Although these stores seem to have no qualms about selling piles of God’s two previous works.”
    By Mark Adams
  15. Your Guide To Every Comedy Book Coming Out Today, And Their Promo VideosThere are so many comedy books coming out today! Our deeply scientific analysis has concluded that it’s probably because November is, according […]
    By Hallie Cantor
  16. Former Daily Show Head Writer David Javerbaum On Writing His New Book With […]David Javerbaum, former head writer and executive producer of The Daily Show, has 11 Emmys, 2 Grammys, and 2 Peabodys. He’s co-written America […]
    By Hallie Cantor