Fahrenheit LCS 2 video examines Last Comic Standing 2 editing, production. One of the comics from Last Comic Standing 2 has produced a short film called “Fahrenheit LCS 2” that, as Defamer points out, us “sure to roil any reality TV fan that’s unaware that television producers often employ misleading editing tactics to arrive at… continue reading
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exposure from Last Comic Standing appearance helps Todd Glass sell out clubs.
exposure from Last Comic Standing appearance helps Todd Glass sell out clubs. Although he didn’t win Last Comic Standing 2, Todd Glass is quite content with his appearance on the show, primarily because of the exposure it gave him. “I go to clubs now, and it’s pretty much sold out. Before the show, I wasn’t… continue reading
John wins Last Comic Standing 2; third season will be season one vs. season two.
John wins Last Comic Standing 2; third season will be season one vs. season two. John Heffron was named the winner of Last Comic Standing 2 during last night’s finale. He’ll get a special on Comedy Central, plus a talent contract with NBC. All three members of USA TODAY’s panel correctly predicted John’s win. Possibly… continue reading
Tammy says, “There was no alliance.”
Tammy says, “There was no alliance.” Despite the appearance of a voting alliance in the Last Comic Standing 2 house, comic Tammy Pescatelli says “There was no alliance. There was only one time when we were even simpatico [in our voting pattern], and that was in the beginning [when Bonnie McFarlane got ousted].” She says… continue reading
three-hour Last Comic Standing 2 finale begins tonight, concludes Thursday.
three-hour Last Comic Standing 2 finale begins tonight, concludes Thursday. NBC’s Last Comic Standing 2 begins its conclusion tonight with a two-hour episode, and ends it with a one-hour episode on Thursday. Tonight at 8 p.m. ET, Gary, John and Alonzo will compete at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Actually, that won’t… continue reading
comic says producers “made [Last Comic Standing] really more dramatic than it was.”
comic says producers “made [Last Comic Standing] really more dramatic than it was.” Despite the presence of comedians, USA TODAY says that Last Comic Standing 2‘s “un-funny moments that are driving the show and drawing viewers.” The series’ executive producer, Peter Engel, confirms that, saying, “The best comedy has drama in it.” But the first… continue reading
Jay Mohr explains Last Comic voting.
Jay Mohr explains Last Comic voting. Host and producer Jay Mohr is offering further explanation/defense of the Last Comic Standing 2 controversy. Mohr says, “The judges’ wishes are the first, second and third thing we respect when we go into the room to pick who gets on the show. The first thing we do is… continue reading
Last Comic includes judges’ reactions.
Last Comic includes judges’ reactions. Last night’s episode of Last Comic Standing 2, which announced the final five comics who will enter the house, also included footage of the controversy, albeit edited and condensed. After the final five finalists were announced, Judge Brett Butler left the judging table, and then told the rejected contestants backstage,… continue reading
Last Comic Standing 2 finalist dating show judge, previous contestant Rich Vos.
Last Comic Standing 2 finalist dating show judge, previous contestant Rich Vos. One of the finalists on Last Comic Standing 2 is dating one of the first-round judges. Bonnie McFarlane is “dating one of the judges from the first round, Rich Vos, with whom she ‘spontaneously’ banters during judging in the first episode,” Jami Attenberg… continue reading
Last Comic Standing 2 debuts tonight.
Last Comic Standing 2 debuts tonight. The scandal-pocked Last Comic Standing 2 debuts tonight on NBC at 8 p.m. ET with a two-hour episode. Two judges, Brett Butler and Drew Carey, publicly expressed their displeasure when their choices were essentially overruled by network reps. Carey said the process “was crooked and dishonest.” Host Jay Mohr… continue reading
Drew Carey says Last Comic Standing 2 process was “crooked and dishonest.”
Drew Carey says Last Comic Standing 2 process was “crooked and dishonest.” Two celebrity judges for Last Comic Standing 2 say their input was ignored when producers selected the 10 finalists. Brett Butler wrote on her web site that they “were both surprised and disappointed at the results and … had NOTHING to do with… continue reading
Last Comic Standing 2 narrows field from 20 to 10 tonight at Paris Las Vegas.
Last Comic Standing 2 narrows field from 20 to 10 tonight at Paris Las Vegas. The second season of Last Comic Standing wraps up its search for 10 finalists tonight. At 6:15, taping will begin at Paris Las Vegas’ Le Theatre des Arts as the field is narrowed from 20 to 10 finalists. Those 10… continue reading
Last Comic Standing will return.
Last Comic Standing will return. Last Comic Standing is coming back to NBC for a second season. Starting next week and continuing through the end of January, NBC will search for comics in eight cities. Michael Starr reports that Jay Mohr will return as host, and the show will air this spring or summer. If… continue reading