#’He was the Madonna of comedy’

#’He was the Madonna of comedy’

“‘He was the Madonna of comedy’” Judd Apatow’s new two-part documentary, “George Carlin’s American Dream,” offers a comprehensive, sprawling account of the late comedian’s life — unfolding, in part, through a treasure trove of Carlin’s personal archives and memorabilia. “We were so lucky because he was a bit of a hoarder and so much existed,”…

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#California Hollywood Bowl ramping up security

#California Hollywood Bowl ramping up security

“California Hollywood Bowl ramping up security” The iconic Los Angeles venue where Dave Chappelle was attacked by a deranged fan Tuesday as he performed standup comedy will step up security following the incident. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which operates the Hollywood Bowl, released a statement Thursday night announcing new safety measures in wake of…

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#NYC comic Chris Distefano jokes woke culture in Netflix special

#NYC comic Chris Distefano jokes woke culture in Netflix special

“NYC comic Chris Distefano jokes woke culture in Netflix special” Ridgewood, Queens-born comic Chris Distefano — who was once fired from Netflix for making an insensitive joke — returns next month to the network with a new special that may get him “cancelled” again. “Speshy Weshy”, filmed at the Gramercy Theatre and airing May 3, includes the 37-year-old funnyman riffing on…

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