More Kumail

Thanks to Amy for a link to a great, longer Kumail Nanjiani set from a couple months ago, opening for Zach Galifianakis at comedy Mecca 92Y Tribeca in Brooklyn. I'm now about to watch an old Zach Comedy Central special on my non-internet box, a.k.a. TV. He looks like a sweet little teeny baby. With a beard. Talking about pedophiles.

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani is a Brooklyn comic who toured with Stella on some of their tour last year, and is now working (and blogging!) on Michael and Michael Have Issues. This is beside the point, but if you know anything about my taste in men, you'll know that he pretty much has it all. Yet another reason why I should move to Brooklyn. Or why I shouldn't, because I already have a lot of comics to stalk there. I'd never get anything done.

My wish for you

I can only wish and hope, for all of your sakes, that you're reading about Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter's time leading up to the shooting of Michael and Michael Have Issues. I wish this because it is the most enjoyable blog this side of...blogtown. You can read funny posts and see funny videos, as well as videos that aren't that funny but let you into the PROCESS, and pay off in the end, like this one:

Hamburger Patties from Michael Showalter on Vimeo.

I laughed so very hard at Thursday-night TV last night. 30 Rock killed me as always, Parks and Rec was very good (though I still want Aziz's character to be nicer and funnier because Aziz is so good), and The Office was truly fantastic. I won't spoil anything, but Kate Flannery once again proved how fearlessly hilarious she is. For those who may not know, Flannery has been a comedy superstar for years, co-founding the Annoyance Theatre Ensemble, sprouting many funny things and people, and The Lampshades, who recently performed at SF Sketchfest, though I didn't get to see them. --Segue alert!! Announcement: I am going to the Just For Laughs festival in Chicago on June 17th! I will be seeing the Michaels twice, and then Bob and David and Friends, which is clearly the main draw. I have never seen David Cross live. This could be my only chance, so I have to make it count. By that I mean making some very questionable choice you'll see on the news. Look out for that.


EDITED TO ADD: When I said that Bob and David are clearly the main draw, it's only because I haven't seen them live before, while I've seen the Michaels a number of times in a variety of contexts (not to sound braggy, even though I purposely structured that sentence to make you feel jealous). It's not that I don't love the Michaels as much as Bob and David. Oh, what's that? You're wondering if I've met them, and if we're great friends? Hmm, let me search back in my memory. DOES THIS ANSWER YOUR QUESTION???

PS Is anyone reading this?? No comments!

SO EXCITING

Hooray!! Finally! Officially! Watch this!

I will be watching the best of Amy Poehler on Saturday Night Live tomorrow night, will you? Actually, that's kind of a lie because I likely will not be home to watch it, but it seemed like a more interesting way of letting you know that I love Amy Poehler and that you should watch the show than just telling you that I love Amy Poehler and that you should watch the show. Capiche?

I'm enjoying Parks and Rec so far...a little bumpy here and there, and I'm hoping both Aziz and Rashida will have more of a chance to flex their comedy muscles, but I'm sure they will, and I have no doubt this will be another acclaimed hit for Schur and Daniels. Speaking of which, I'm loving the new Office direction...it's definitely the kick in the pants the show needed.

I bought John Mulaney's The Top Part over the weekend, and highly reccommend it. His set was a highlight of SF Sketchfest for me, and the album doesn't disappoint. Maria Bamford's new album Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome comes out on the 21st, and that should be fantastic as well. I really wish Tig Notaro would release an album. I'm so obsessed with her. Which brings me to...In The Motherhood. Is anyone watching this? I really want to love it for the following reasons: a) It's based on a web series created by a (non-mother!) funny woman (Chelsea Handler), is written and directed by many talented women, and involves potentially three-dimensional, funny female characters b)Tig Notaro is in it c) Ken Marino is in it d) Horatio Sanz is in it e) Shows about kids and parents are generally really unfunny, so making one that is actually funny could change comedy as we know it and could specifically change the 'mom' role in comedy f) Rachel Harris is in it. The problem is that I'm not actually loving it, really. The plots are bland and formulaic, the main characters (also bland) don't seem to stray much from their 'type of mom' categories, and the performances aren't particularly funny (except for Tig! I love you, Tig!!). I believe Cheryl Hines and Megan Mulally have it in them to give strong comedic performances. I just really want a comedy about women to be really funny. Make it work, people!!

Youall, I am sick so am just going to post lamely about this now, but more later: Comedy Central is giving Reno 911 the shaft in terms of promoting their amazing sixth season! Although we don't get Comedy Central in Canada, you can support Reno 911 by watching it on the Comedy Network and letting them know via the internet that you love it and want more. Because who wouldn't? You can also spread the word to your friends and family. I haven't seen any of the sixth season, but according to cast members it's supposed to be the best yet! And I'm sure they wouldn't just say that! I love this show. Watch it!

Okay, school has finally, finally slowed down some. I'm back! With a little Easter miracle for you: Michael and Michael are blogging in anticipation of the new series debuting in July. We won't see it until who knows when here in Canada (I hate-love you, Canada), but I am SO EXCITED nonetheless. Rumour has it that the premiere might coincide with the LONG-awaited release of The State on DVD, which would be truly amazing. It will also coincide with something going on in Reno 911-ville that I'm too lazy to research despite my deep love of Reno 911, which I've been watching for the past two days. Kerri Kenney is my hero.

Better posts to come, I promise.