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Melissa Peterman and special guest star Steve Howey are chatting all about reuniting the ‘Reba’ cast for this holiday episode of the new hit sitcom.
In these charged times (politically and in general) the only unifying element seems to be laughter. But how do we keep the laughter flowing when it seems inappropriate to be making jokes? That's why we turned to the professional jokester.
Dixie Longate is known for her hilarious one-woman shows that bring audiences to their feet. She's back on tour with her newest adventure, 'Cherry Bombs and Bottle Rockets,' and she's sure to leave you feeling good and laughing till it hurts. Check out Dixie's chat with Houston Life's Derrick Shore ahead of her next performances in Galveston, TX.
The Montrose Madhouse Variety Show is turning one! The two-story house party will feature performances from Houston's best fire spinners, sideshow acts, musical talents, burlesque dancers, and comedians who have graced the stage of the Montrose Madhouse throughout the past year.
Texas-based comedian Andrew Youngblood is in the house. He was on Houston Life back in December right before he filmed his special at the secret group. The special, "I'll tell you this" was just released yesterday. We're chatting with him about the drop.
Atsuko Okatsuka will be back in H-Town on Sunday for her "Full Grown Tour." She talks to Derrick and Tessa about being yourself, her rise to fame and her iconic haircut. Get tickets to her show at www.visithoustontexas.com
Tessa and Derrick's chat with comedian Andrew Youngblood. They are getting him to spill the beans about his next Netflix special being recorded this weekend in Houston at The Secret Group.
Steve Solomon creates comedy magic with his wild, relatable characters, and he's in town for a special performance at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
Leanne Morgan is at the top of her comedic game, and Derrick and Tessa are catching up with her before her comedy tour in Sugar Land.
Comedian Aries Spears is gearing up for four evenings at the Houston Improv this weekend, but first he's stopping by the Houston Life studios!
‘Smoke on the Mountain’ is hilarious and heartwarming musical perfect for the whole family.
From his role in the Disney+ animated series "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," to making Houston his second home, we're chatting with veteran about his amazing career.
Comedian Dave Chappelle railed against San Francisco's homeless people during a show over the weekend, saying "What the (expletive) happened to this place?"
Local Comedian Tommy Berretz, is the founder of Project Punchline, doing comedy and supporting notable causes. He is a Comedian, Actor, Producer, and Serial Entrepreneur. He tours internationally as a Comedian and has been lucky enough to be cast in popular films like Tartarus: The Devil’s Basement, Illusionary, and Viking Academy with Zach King.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has named its overall winner of this year’s competition: Jennifer Hadley, for her classic photograph of a lion cub losing its grip on a tree trunk entitled "Not so cat-like reflexes."
This play is based on Ludwig’s hit comedy 'Lend Me A Tenor,' but the roles are reversed and three ladies take the lead.
In the new comedy series ‘True Story With Ed and Randall,’ hosts Ed Helms and Randall Park highlight everyday Americans as they share their most extraordinary true stories with surprising twists along the way.
She’s known for her appearances on E’s ‘Chelsea Lately’ and her hysterically funny stories of growing up in the South on her Netflix special ‘Sweet and Salty.’
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You’d probably never think that a “mockumentary”-style TV show about a group of vampires who are roommates would be enjoyable, but somehow, FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” is the funniest TV show you’re probably not watching.
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HOUSTON – After 6 hilarious seasons, NBC’s ‘Superstore’ is closing its doors for one last time. The comedy series was not only known for its great cast, but also how it touched on the country’s most current and topical issues. Last year America Ferrera shocked fans when she left the sitcom to pursue other projects, but it’s confirmed that she will reunite with the cast tonight as a final farewell to the series. If you’d like to catch up or re-watch your favorite episodes, the show will continue streaming on Peacock. Watch as Nico Santos (who plays Mateo,) and Colton Dunn (who plays Garrett) chat with Lauren Kelly about some of their favorite ‘Superstore’ moments.
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HOUSTON – NBC’s newest comedy, “Mr. Mayor,” follows a retired businessman (Ted Danson) who runs for mayor of the city of Los Angeles to prove he’s “still got it.”Once he actually wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect of his biggest critic (Holly Hunter) and connect with his teenage daughter, all while trying to get anything right for America’s second weirdest city. The series will premiere with a 2-episode kick off tonight at 7 p.m.Watch Lauren Kelly chat with Ted Danson and Holly Hunter about the new show, and if they’d ever really be interested in taking on such a big job.
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HOUSTON – From small town Texas, to the bright lights of Hollywood, local comedian Crystal Powell has performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy. Crystal grew up in Houston, splitting her time between here and LA. She got her start in comedy after losing her parents a young age, and then channeling her comedic talents to help herself (and others) heal. Crystal is currently on the all-female ‘Funny By Nature Comedy Tour,’ presented by Vivica A. Fox, which stops on Houston on Saturday, October 24th.
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Meet the Sugar Land native becoming a rising talent in the indie film world | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: July 13, 2020, 2:27 pmThe action-packed dark comedy "Lucky Grandma" has been getting rave reviews, and one of the co-writers of the film is a Sugar Land native. Her name is Angela Cheng, who shared details about the movie and how she made it into the film world after graduating from Clements High School.
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A week in Los Angeles at the Netflix is a Joke Fest might be just what the doctor ordered. The streaming service is coming out with a week-long comedy festival that takes place all throughout LA from April 27 to May 3, and the lineup is seriously stacked. Anyone who has browsed through Netflix’s original comedy specials knows the streaming service has attracted the best of the best, so it’s no surprise to see names like Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, David Letterman and Ali Wong headline the inaugural fest. If you’re a fan of the hilarious “Schitt’s Creek” (and if you’re not, why haven’t you watched yet? You’ll get to watch the cast sit down for an intimate interview, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the best Canadian show on TV right now.
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