CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
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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.
Just For Laughs Chicago: George Wendt Leads Big Cast in ‘Da Bears’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 16, 2010 - 9:58amCHICAGO – Da Super Fans were out in force on a spectacular Saturday night at the Park West in Chicago, as the TBS Network’s “Just for Laughs” Festival presented “Da Bears Movie Dat Wasn’t.” George Wendt, Joe Mantegna, Horatio Sanz and Da Coach, Mike Ditka, provided the hilarity.
Just for Laughs Chicago: Bob Odenkirk, Robert Smigel Are ‘Not Inappropriate’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2010 - 7:32amCHICAGO – The just-opened Mayne Stage on Chicago’s north side was the setting for “The Not Inappropriate Show,” featuring comedians Bob Odenkirk and Robert Smigel. Both are in town as part of the TBS network’s “Just for Laughs Chicago,” playing through Saturday, June 19th.
Theater Review: Ellen DeGeneres Brings Laughs, Magic to Chicago Theatre
Submitted by Alissa Norby on June 18, 2010 - 12:41amCHICAGO – “I like the word ‘somewhat’”, mused Ellen DeGeneres Wednesday night onstage at the Chicago Theatre in front of what is now her standard roused audience. “Like you can say, ‘I’m somewhat gay. But my girlfriend’s really gay.’”
Interview: Ellen DeGeneres Takes on Chicago in ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival
Submitted by Alissa Norby on June 10, 2010 - 2:47amCHICAGO – Ellen DeGeneres has always been a woman of many hats. Whether taking a seat as host (or featured dancer) on her Emmy Award-winning talk show “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, offering musical insight to hopefuls on “American Idol”, or lending her voice to the LGBT community, DeGeneres has become a trailblazer of the entertainment industry.
Just for Laughs Chicago: Lisa Lampanelli vs. HollywoodChicago.com
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 27, 2009 - 3:46amCHICAGO – Two intrepid HollywoodChicago.com reporters – Patrick McDonald and Alissa Norby – faced off against the “queen of mean” – comic Lisa Lampanelli – with the help of ace HC photog Joe Arce. Who will come out of this pit morally alive?
Just for Laughs Chicago: Martin Short on His Own Character
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2009 - 5:21pmCHICAGO – Martin Short, the classic comic performer of SCTV, Saturday Night Live and film, came to Chicago as part of Superstation TBS “Just for Laughs” Festival, hosting and performing in the “Let Freedom Hum” revue on June 17th.
Just for Laughs Chicago: Wrangling the Free-Wheelin’ Andy Dick
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2009 - 4:43pmCHICAGO – Andrew R. “Andy” Dick is one of the most brilliantly infamous and misunderstood comic forces in the last twenty years. Appearing at Superstation TBS “Just for Laughs” Festival in Chicago, he combined farce, music and pure Andy in his show.
Harold Ramis Interview: A Lifetime of Achievements With a Chicago Look at ‘Year One’
Submitted by Ebeth on June 19, 2009 - 5:21pmCHICAGO – Kicking off the Chicago-based “TBS Presents A ‘Very Funny’ Festival: Just for Laughs” on June 17, 2009, Harold Ramis presented his film “Year One” at the Music Box Theatre.
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