JON GLASER IS “NEON JOE, WEREWOLF HUNTER” – NEW SHOW PREMIERES DECEMBER 7 ON ADULT SWIM – TRAILER
You know JON GLASER as Lena Dunham’s neighbor Laird on Girls, as Amy Poehler’s nemesis Councilman Jeremy Jamm on Parks & Recreation, and “Jon” on his Adult Swim series Delocated, also from the movie Trainwreck, Inside Amy Schumer (recent Emmy win!), Louie, Difficult People, as an Emmy nominated writer and performer on Conan, early NYC comedy partner with Jon Benjamin (The Fuggedabuddies, The Red Wine Boys) + a TON of writing credits. And soon you’ll know him as “Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter.” Set in the pretend sleepy enclave of Garrity, VT (aka “B&B Town, USA!”), Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter is the story of a neon-clad man with a mysterious past and a highly specialized skill set – hunting werewolves. When a sudden plague of inexplicable werewolf fatalities strikes, the Garrity sheriff’s department finds itself in over its head and the fate of the townspeople is left up to Neon Joe. Will he catch the beast before the next full moon, or will it live another day and kill again? This half-hour live-action mini-series is created by Jon Glaser, produced by PFFR, and stars Glaser as “Neon Joe” with Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Stephanie March (Law & Order: SVU), Steve Little (Eastbound and Down), and Steve Cirbus (Delocated). Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter premieres on Monday, December 7th at Midnight E/P and will air over 5 consecutive nights on Adult Swim.
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JUDAH FRIEDLANDER (30 ROCK) DREW A BOOK! “IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED” OUT THIS WEEK + TOUR DATES
You know JUDAH FRIEDLANDER from his role as Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock as well as his roles in acclaimed films like Wet Hot American Summer, American Splendor, and The Wrestler. But long before he became a stand-up comic and actor, Friedlander drew stuff. His new book, IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED (Hachette Books) is a collection of hilarious and surprisingly profound drawings and comics that shows a new side of Friedlander’s comedy and marks a milestone in the career of one of America’s most inventive comedians. It is out tomorrow and Judah will be on tour in support - dates below.
Hailed by Tina Fey as “one of the all-time great weirdos,” Judah’s drawings and cartoons push boundaries, exploring absurdities from American life and sex to history and human rights. Whether imagining George Washington in Las Vegas, plastic surgery for imperfect triangles, or the Keystone Pipeline as a sex act, Friedlander’s riotous drawings in IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED are laugh-out-loud funny, thought-provoking, and conversation-starting.
IF THE RAINDROPS UNITED book preview & order page: http://judahfriedlander.com/if-the-raindrops-united/
JUDAH FRIEDLANDER ON TOUR
10/20 – NYC @ Village Underground, stand-up show *ticket includes book and show
10/21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Powerhouse Arena, 7pm Signing / Talk / Q&A
10/26 – Boston, MA @ Brattle Theater/Harvard Bookstore, Signing / Talk/ Q&A
10/29 – Madison, CT @ RJ Julia Independent Booksellers, 7pm Signing / Talk / Q&A
11/3 – Washington, DC @ DC Improv, stand up show *ticket includes book and show
11/4 – New Orleans, LA @ Tulane University, stand-up show
11/11 – LA, CA @ Hollywood Improv, stand-up show *ticket includes book and show
11/13 – LA, CA @ Skylight Books, Signing / Talk / Q&A
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Comedy Bar, stand up shows at 8pm & 10pm
11/19 thru 21 – Buffalo, NY @ Helium –stand up shows
11/30 – Washington, DC @ Politics & Prose Book Store, Signing / Talk / Q&A
12/2 thru 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Helium, stand-up shows
Tickets at: judahfriedlander.com
“Judah has drawn a weird and funny book in the grand ‘70’s tradition of B. Kliban! I think this book will probably fix the world.” —Tina Fey
“An exercise in brilliant efficiency. One of the funniest and most insightful books ever drawn.” —J.J. Abrams
“Some people meditate. Some people masturbate. But if you don’t have the time or patience for either of those, I recommend reading If The Raindrops United to calm down, have a little laugh or a big think.”—Susan Sarandon
“Judah’s drawings are deceptively simple, yet they become more compelling with every page. His talent as an actor/writer/comedian is further conveyed in ANOTHER medium. He’s a Quadruple Threat. He wears many hats. Literally.”—Janeane Garofalo
“I’ve known Judah for many years and I still don’t understand how his mind works, but it sure works. Seriously strange. Seriously funny. A national treasure. Sadly, I need to get a restraining order against him.”—Paul Giamatti
“Underneath his World Champion hat, Judah Friedlander is the owner/operator of a wildly creative and thought-provoking brain.”—Wyatt Cenac
“Judah thank you for writing a funny twisted book. It is such an easy read. Even dum dums like me can enjoy it!!! Buy this book.”—Dave Attell
Follow Judah online:
www.judahfriedlander.com | www.facebook.com/JudahWorldChamp | @JudahWorldChamp
WAYNE FEDERMAN DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM + LINER NOTES BY JUDD APATOW OUT OCT 16
ASPECIALTHING RECORDS set to release the debut comedy album from veteran comedian WAYNE FEDERMAN. Recorded over the past three decades (1984-2015) in numerous venues, ‘THE CHRONICLES OF FEDERMAN’ is a unique comedy retrospective. The sweeping three-volume set spans Wayne’s journey from New York’s traditional comedy clubs during the “comedy boom” of the 80s, to Los Angeles’ alternative rooms, and on to major theaters and festivals. The album provides a fascinating look at both the development of an original comedian who continues to create inspired material, and the evolution of modern American stand-up over the past thirty years.
Longtime admirer JUDD APATOW wrote in the extensive liner notes, “Every time I have seen him on stage he has been pure joy to watch. His observational humor is unique and insightful, plus he is a fine musician who has written inspired jokes for the piano and the ukulele. There is nothing predictable about his act… He’s whimsical and super weird in the best way.”
Wayne’s talents reach beyond that of a legendary stand-up. He is also a successful actor known for his appearances on television and in movies such as The X-Files, Community, The Larry Sanders Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Funny People, Knocked Up, Fifty First Dates, Legally Blonde, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Step Brothers. He was the head monologue writer for NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon over its first year, and also created the wildly successful Annual Wayne Federman International Film Festival.
PRE-ORDER ‘THE CHRONICLES OF FEDERMAN’
CD: http://bit.ly/1UFwU80
iTunes: http://apple.co/1PmSkSC
KRISTINA WONG’S “THE WONG STREET JOURNAL” LA PREMIERE ANNOUNCED: NOVEMBER 12-15 AT REDCAT
Multi-talented L.A. comedian/performance artist KRISTINA WONG announces the LA PREMIERE of her new show “THE WONG STREET JOURNAL” running THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12 thru SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 at REDCAT. Part plushy TED lecture, part amateur hip-hop extravaganza and part irreverent travelogue, The Wong Street Journal breaks down the complexities of global poverty, privilege and economic theory using uneasy-to-read charts, live hashtag wars, and riveting slideshows. On a handsewn set of the NYSE made entirely of felt, the incisive L.A. performer, comedian and Facebook phenom weaves a self-skewering personal narrative with a laugh-out-loud interrogation of America’s legacy on the rest of the world with the story of how she, as a not-so-white savior from California, became a local hip-hop star in Africa.
KRISTINA WONG’S “THE WONG STREET JOURNAL” LA PREMIERE
REDCAT at Disney Concert Hall Complex (631 West 2nd St, LA 90012)
THURSDAY NOV 12 – SUNDAY NOV 15
Tix and more info: http://www.redcat.org/event/kristina-wong-wong-street-journal
Box office: 213-237-2800
“whip smart social commentary, a deep earnestness underneath LA-bred irony, and outrageous humor…
“Wong Street Journal” is “absolutely worth seeing” – Hyphen Magazine
“extremely entertaining” – The Broadway Blog
“simultaneously hilarious and deeply thought-provoking” – Reappropriate
KILL ROCK STARS TO RELEASE NEW COMEDY ALBUMS FROM IAN KARMEL AND EMILY HELLER ON NOVEMBER 13
KILL ROCK STARS announces two new comedy releases out November 13th. The legendary punk label which boasts comedy releases from Cameron Esposito, Hari Kondabolu and Kurt Braunohler adds new albums from Ian Karmel and Emily Heller to their outstanding comedy catalog.
IAN KARMEL is a Portland comedian whose unique perspective landed him the “Funniest Person in Portland” crown. His debut album ‘9.2 On Pitchfork’, recorded before a hometown crowd, finds Ian waxing poetic about reviving Pimp My Ride, his differences with Harry Styles, being Jewish (but atheist) and other hilarious anecdotes. Ian made his late night debut on CONAN, appeared regularly on Chelsea Lately, plus TV credits including IFC’s Portlandia and the Travel Channel’s Best Sandwich in America, as well as a post-game analyst and commentator for the Portland Trailblazers. He currently lives in LA where he is a writer for CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden. Go to:
Ian Karmel “Hot Sauce and Napkins”
https://soundcloud.com/killrockstars/ian-karmel-hot-sauce-and-napkins/s-6hMof
EMILY HELLER recorded her debut album ‘Good For Her’ before a packed house at Union Hall in Brooklyn, taking the crowd on a ride through her awkward teenage years in San Francisco, misadventures in housesitting, being single, her love of hip-hop and more. Emily was named Comic to Watch by both Variety and Comedy Central and featured in Marie Claire’s “Funniest Women of 2015.” She has performed on CONAN and appeared on @midnight, is the creator and star of the Above Average series The Future, co-hosts the podcast “Baby Geniuses” and is currently a series regular on the TBS comedy Ground Floor. http://emilyheller.tumblr.com/
Emily Heller “The General Loser Community”
https://soundcloud.com/killrockstars/the-general-loser-community/s-xiA19