As Fresh Air said, today is Mel Brooks day. Tonight is the premiere of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, part of the American Masters series on PBS (check local listings). It will be available on DVD May 21 from Shout Factory.
Last week, 92Y presented the first New York screening of it and to celebrate, Mel joined us via Skype and was interviewed with Susan Stroman, director of the hit Broadway musical The Producers, and Robert Trachtenberg, the director of the PBS biography, by Joy Behar. Watch!
Did you ever think you’d see George Lopez and Kristen Stewart juggling?
Well, tonight you can see George Lopez with Judy Gold (who probably will not juggle) at 92Y for free if you’re in New York and a student. Just show your ID at the box office for free tickets!
Tune in for The Borowitz Report tonight, live from 92Y tonight at 8 pm. Andy Borowitz will be joined by Lizz Winstead, Hendrick Hertzberg and Jeffrey Toobin. Watch here.
12 years ago today, George Carlin sat down with Judy Gold for 92Y’s Funny People series. Carlin shares many stories about his life and comedy career, including an extended explanation of the “Seven Dirty Words.” Listen to the full event.
Upcoming Funny People talks: Andy Borowitz, George Lopez and Mel Brooks.
Attention Saturday Night Live fans. Last night Seth Meyers sat down with Bill Carter of the New York Times at 92Y to talk about his career and life. In this clip, Seth discusses Monday pitch meetings at SNL (“I don’t think Fred [Armisen] has ever pitched something he has any intention of writing”) and sketch origins… and his mom, Bedford, NH’s most famous French teacher.
Don’t miss: You can watch Wednesday’s sold out talk with David Cross and Michael Cera live online here!
Someone needs to make this happen right now.
If you loved when Amy Poehler came to 92Y, now it’s Seth Meyers’ turn on Mar 18.
Would you like to see an in-depth conversation between Tobias Fünke and George Michael Bluth? Well, you can see one with David Cross and Michael Cera at 92Y on Mar 20. Close enough. And if you’re 35 or under, tickets are just $15.
BING!
Stephen Tobolowsky (you may know him as Ned Ryerson from Groundhog Day or a million other movies) is coming to 92YTribeca on Saturday night to present his recent book, The Dangerous Animals Club, and tell stories of love, loss, near-death experiences and the entertainment industry.
And if you need your Groundhog Day fix, he’s introducing a special 20th anniversary screening of the film after his talk.
If you missed Joy Behar’s Comics with Benefits for Hurricane Sandy relief at 92Y this past Monday, Current TV will be broadcasting the show throughout December starting Friday night. Guests include Larry David, Susie Essman, Colin Quinn, Andy Borowitz, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Dee Snider, Darrell Hammond, Wendy Williams and more. Broadcast and donation info here.
If you’re looking for a way to help hurricane victims and also celebrate laughter and resilience, come to this very special evening at 92nd Street Y.
“Joy Behar’s Comics with Benefits” will feature a rare stand-up routine from Behar herself, as well as comedy from her friends including Andy Borowitz, winner of the first National Press Club award for humor, Emmy-Award winning actress Judy Gold, Darrell Hammond, Susie Essman, Mario Cantone, John Fugelsang, Wendy Williams, Rosie Perez, Sherri Shepherd and Dee Snider in addition to other notable names in the worlds of TV, film, theater and music. Current co-founder Vice President Al Gore and actress and singer Liza Minnelli; Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert and others will appear in special videotaped segments during the event.
100% of the proceeds will benefit two local charities, which are providing hurricane Sandy relief: UJA-Federation of New York, which cares for people in need, and Rebuilding Together, which repairs and renovates damaged homes.
