The joke's on them: Sample salvos from top club comics
A sampling of the material that led to the nominations at the Comedy Awards for top club comic.
Steve Heisler
Offshoot honors elicit mixed views
Oddball awards leave nominees even-keeled
Comics poised for noise in the hoodies
Five years ago, Scott Aukerman, host of the comedy podcast and IFC show "Comedy Bang Bang," flew to Austin to perform in a single unsanctioned show during SXSW. He had no badge to see live concerts…
Worthy successors
Recipients of NATPE's 2012 Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards reflect on what he stood for and how it is reflected in their careers
Piedmont: Comedy helmer connects with Ferrell
The synopsis of comedy vet Matt Piedmont's feature debut reads like a grand joke: Will Ferrell stars in a Spanish-language shoot-'em-up about a lowly Mexican ranch hand taking on a drug cartel
Brooks glad to embrace villainy in 'Drive'
Albert Brooks took the part in "Drive" partially to cross something off his career bucket list.
Stiller's workhorse ways praised
Ben Stiller will receive the Charlie Chaplin Award for Comedy Excellence at the Britannia Awards.
Global TV kudos somehow see it all
The term "golden age" has been thrown around to describe America's current television bounty. But it doesn't stop within U.S. borders.
Patton Oswalt: 'Young' star has 'Finest' year
In 2011, Patton Oswalt managed to write the memoir "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland," put out his fifth album, "Finest Hour" (also a Showtime special), acted in comedies "The United States of Tara" and "A…
Amy Poehler: Renegade roots are showing
When the Upright Citizens Brigade opened its second New York location Oct. 29, Amy Poehler was there, improvising for disciples who often hear her name but rarely see her.
