Monday, July 13, 2009

I Don't Like Mondays...But This Made Me Happy

These guys are so much better than Mr. Met and the Mets Pepsi Party Patrol.

Michael and Michael Have Issues Premieres on Wednesday

After a flurry of emotionally charged Twitter tweets between Michael and Michael, after verbal battles with guest stars, including some possible pornographic situations where dignity was trashed, after time away from their kids, family and cats, Michael and Michael Have Issues is finally set to premiere on Wednesday at 10:30pm ET on Comedy Central. It's been a while since Showalter and Black have tip toed through the tulips of sketch comedy together as a team, so anticipating their show done partly before a live audience with some live action bits, is a pretty damn fine summer treat. I can't believe it's almost here. The build up to broadcast has been killing this lowly unread TV blogger. (I have issues too.)

Here's some Michael and Michael reading:

Time Out - Black and Showalter on Their New Show

New York Times - Friends Who Wish Each Other The Worst

And speaking of a Michael...


I spent an mimosa soaked Saturday afternoon brunching in the audience of Radio Happy Hour at Le Poisson Rouge down on Bleeker, basking in the sight of Michael Showalter and a cast of vocal characters.

Radio Happy Hour is a newly minted monthly "old timesy" radio show (performed for podcast) done in the style of Hee Haw and Prairie Home Companion meshed into a comedic goofy mix. Special guests are invited to partake in interviews and scripted tongue in cheek dramas that are dirty, corny and just stupid fun. Norah Jones guested in June, Showalter was the July feature and Andrew WK will participate in August. More future guests should be announced soon. Showalter promoted M&M Have Issues, chatted about how his middle name is "English", discussed his professorial work at NYU's Film School and mentioned the big party blow out at The Bell House in Brooklyn on Wednesday night at 8pm before M&M broadcasts its maiden episode.

You can listen to Radio Happy Hour on their site and on iTunes. As of this writing, Saturday's Showalter show hasn't been uploaded, but if anyone is reading this - keep checking the links.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Getting Ready for Mad Men

It looks like Don Draper is up shit's creek without his sexy paddle this season. How many ways can I say I cannot wait for season three to start?

Friday, July 10, 2009

Jon Heder's New Comedy Central Gig


Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) just signed on with Comedy Central to star in his own series, yet to be titled. The network ok'd ten episodes, and if it meets ratings criteria, could up the offer to about 90 shows. First episodes should debut in 2010. The show's producers are Will Farrell and Adam McKay. This should be pretty cool. (Source: NYTimes.com)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Cemetery Junction Trailer

Two funny men who created "The Office" and "Extras", plus one Oscar nominee. Warning: There might be a commercial preceding this trailer...or not.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

What's Outside the NYTimes Building This Month

From the new New York Times building, north side, our Digital offices face a billboard that changes every month to promote the hottest new show on cable. One time the bright ecstasy smile of Paige Davis beamed at our cubicles, boasting of her long awaited return to the tired old Trading Spaces. Then, the stern, weather beaten crows feet of fishermen from Deadliest Catch stared us down like we were a bunch of losers for sitting in our cushy seats, typing away like brainiacs while they road sea swells and wrestled sharks washed up on deck. Recently, Patrick Swayze's sexy hair and deep craggy face beamed from the billboard promoting The Beast. (I'd give him a silent good vibe when passing the window. I'm pulling for him).

Now, we have THIS:
This is Travel Channel's Bridget's Sexiest Beaches where Brigette Marquardt and her boobs search planet Earth for, yes, some sexy beaches. Here you go, fans of sexy beaches.

M&M Have Issues

Premieres July 15th at 10:30pm ET/9:30pm CT on Comedy Central.


Michael & Michael Have IssuesPremieres Wed, July 15, 10:30pm / 9:30c
Preview - Greg the Intern
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