CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Interviews: Eric Andre, Natasha Leggero, Susan Messing at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2012 - 11:53amCHICAGO – The cliché “up and coming” applies to Eric Andre, Natasha Leggero and Chicago’s own Susan Messing. While not quite household names, they are all on the cusp of comic greatness, and had notable shows at the recent “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival, sponsored by the TBS Network.
Interviews: Jeff Ross, Scott Adsit, Chris D’Elia at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 18, 2012 - 8:47pmCHICAGO – The just completed “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival brought in a variety of name acts. Insult comedy, improvisation and stand up was performed by Jeff Ross (“Comedy Central Roast”), Scott Adsit (“30 Rock”) and Chris D’Elia (“Whitney”).
Slideshow: John Oliver Performs at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2012 - 11:24amCHICAGO – The British wit John Oliver has stormed the shores of the former colonies with his dry antics, as featured correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his recurring role on “Community.” His stand-up was featured at the TBS “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival, playing before a packed house at The Vic Theater.
Interviews: New Faces of Chicago at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2012 - 8:24amCHICAGO – One of the great nights of the TBS ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ comedy festival is the ‘New Faces of Chicago’ revue. The cream of the Windy City crop did their killer stand-up routines at The Comedy Bar, a new laugh venue in the River North neighborhood in Chicago.
Interview: Deon Cole Hosts ‘Conan’ Writers at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2012 - 9:15amCHICAGO – While the “Conan” show spends a week in Chicago during the TBS “Just for Laughs” comedy festival, some of his writing staff are showcasing their talents around town in a couple venues. Comedian and “Conan” writer Deon Cole hosts and performs at these events.
Preview: Just for Laughs Chicago 2012 From TBS Kicks Off June 12, 2012
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 12, 2012 - 5:27pmCHICAGO – If a collective chorus of guffaws is heard throughout the Windy City this week, blame it on the ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ 2012 Festival. From June 12th-17th, stages large and small throughout Chicagoland will feature some of the hottest comedy acts, stars and the taping of the ‘Conan’ TBS chat show, featuring Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter.
TV Review: Strong Cast Deserves Better Than Generic ‘Men at Work’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 24, 2012 - 9:32amCHICAGO – There are some talented people starring in TBS’s new sitcom “Men at Work,” another attempt to grow the budding cable network’s brand as a home for comedy.
TV News: CBS Cancels ‘A Gifted Man,’ ‘Cougar Town’ Moves to TBS
Submitted by BrianTT on May 10, 2012 - 8:26pmCHICAGO – As we told you would happen earlier this week (in this feature), CBS has canceled “A Gifted Man,” a show that had a small audience from day one and ABC has finally given up on “Cougar Town,” but TBS has picked up the show with a 15-episode order to air in 2013.
Interview: Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White of ‘For Better or Worse’ on TBS
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2011 - 4:14amCHICAGO – The Tyler Perry empire rolls on, with a new show called “For Better or Worse” premiering November 25th on TBS. The series is based on two films Perry produced, “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Why Did I Get Married Too?” and focuses on characters played in both films by Tasha Smith and Michael Jai White.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Sneak-Peek Chicago Passes to ‘Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse’ on TBS
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 9, 2011 - 3:18pmCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the special sneak screening of the premiere episode of the new romantic comedy series “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse” on TBS!