Late-Night Talk Shows

Arizona's Lands on the Daily Show Yet Again, This Time for "Protecting Guns From People"

Yet again, the state of Arizona is the subject of one of Comedy Central's news programs, this time thanks to Tucson gun advocates who are "standing up for guns."This time, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart profiled the gun-worshipers who are protesting the gun-buyback programs in Tucson, as well as Re ... More >>

Senate Democrat Suggests Trying to Keep the State Legislature Off the Daily Show

Democratic state Senator Steve Gallardo seems to get it -- every year, legislators make asses of themselves by passing, or even just by proposing, ridiculous laws.We've seen all kinds of pleas from the few legislators who don't want to play along with the "meth lab of democracy," but we like Gallard ... More >>

Best Arizona-Related Segment From the Colbert Report?

Last week, we sifted through the archives of the Colbert Report, and found some of the best Arizona-based clips in the show's history.As was the case with the Colbert Report's comedy-news counterpart, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, there were plenty of segements to choose from.See also:-Arizona's ... More >>

Arizona's Top 10 Appearances on the Colbert Report

The joke's on Arizona so much that we had to separate the state's best appearances on Comedy Central "news" shows into two lists.Last week, we brought you some of the best Arizona-themed segments from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Now, we've gone through the Colbert Report's archives, to bring yo ... More >>

Best Arizona-Related Segment From the Daily Show with Jon Stewart?

Last week, we put together our picks for the top 10 Arizona appearances on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.We had plenty of material to choose from for the top-10 list, including multiple segments about SB 1070, the crazy bills from the Legislature -- the "meth lab of democracy" -- and even that tim ... More >>

Arizona's Top 10 Appearances on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart

In case you haven't noticed, the state of Arizona gets a hell of a lot of play on Comedy Central's "news" programs.Really, there's plenty of material for the writers to work with, and it seems like it's hard to go a month without seeing Arizona being the butt of either Jon Stewart's or Stephen Colbe ... More >>

Joe Arpaio and Steven Seagal Star as Complete Asses on the Colbert Report

Please reset the "days without an Arizona-related Comedy Central news segment" counter back to zero.Thanks to Sheriff Joe Arpaio taking this weekend to exploit dead children by inviting the media and a pseudo-celebrity to a simulated school shooting, Arpaio and Steven Seagal were featured on yesterd ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Posse: The COPS Episode (Kind of)

As Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to dispatch volunteer members of his "posse" to go fiddle-fart around public schools with guns, our colleague Stephen Lemons points out that the posse members sure aren't cops.However, as is usually the case when the day's news-of-the-dumb comes from Arizo ... More >>

Finnegan Begin Again

The Lumineers @ Marquee Theatre

Lovin' It

Colbert Struggles With NYC Soda Ban, Conan Offers Alternatives

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on high-capacity drink containers has caused ripples and repercussions he could never have imagined, including the effect on law-abiding citizens like comedian Stephen Colbert.

The Daily Show Takes on NYC's Proposed Ban on Large Sodas

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently proposed a ban on the sale of sodas larger than 16 ounces in an effort to combat obesity. The ban would prohibit the sale of these sodas in pretty much every public place in NYC except for the supermarket. We could dwell on the inanity of a law that targets ... More >>

Bobcat Goldthwait Is Making Comedies in His Own Register

Funny People

Daily Show Makes Fool of Tucson Schools Official Over Ban of Ethnic Studies Classes

In case you missed it, here's a jaw-dropping interview with Michael Hicks, a Tucson Unified School District governing board member, by Daily Show with Jon Stewart correspondent Al Madrigal about the school board's  Mexican-American studies ban. Hicks advocated the ban and admits ... More >>

Momofuku Chef Throws Down the Fried Chicken Gauntlet To Questlove

In an ongoing Twitter exchange, celebrated Momofuku chef David Chang (whose pastry chef visited our fair city recently), has challenged Roots drummer Questlove to a fried chicken showdown on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon's. Chang has already stated his terms. If Questlove wins, Chang will both serve ... More >>

Paul Babeu Clowned By Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu officially became part of late-night comedy TV yesterday, as The Tonight Show's Jay Leno took up the sheriff's situation as an opportunity for some Leno-esque jokes.Off the late-night laugh track, it looks like Babeu may have to deal with the state's Public Integrity ... More >>

Top Five Late Night Music Moments of 2011

Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. We've been counting down our favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. This installment takes a look at 2011's most memorable moments in late night television. Enjoy!​ Television occasionally has some special moments ... More >>

John McCain's Racist Wildfire Statements Mocked by Jon Stewart

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cAliens vs. Senatorwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical Humor & Satire BlogThe Daily Show on FacebookAs I suspected, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart couldn't resist slapping U.S. Senator from Arizona John McCain around for his i ... More >>

Black Comedy

Curious George

G-Lo posts up in downtown

Purple Reign @ Talking Stick Resort

One of 2010's Best Musical Moments on TV: "Whip My Hair" by Springsteen

Late night television was packed with some pretty memorable musical moments in 2010. With the craze over young Willow Smith's first single "Whip My Hair" came an unforgettable cover by Jimmy Fallon featuring Bruce Springsteen on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon back in the middle of November. Fallon pla ... More >>

Jack White to be First Musical Guest on 'Conan'

​Jack White will be the first musical guest on Conan when the show debuts on November 8 on TBS, according to Spinner.Conan O'Brien and White teamed up for the final performance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien as well, so while the collaboration is nothing new, it's still an exciting favorite to w ... More >>

Ratatat @ The Venue Scottsdale

Meghan McCain Takes Shot at Bristol Palin; Apparently Looking "Like a Stripper" Not as Terrible as Being a Teen Mom

Meghan McCain's scandalous "tweet."​What could potentially be a fairly hot cat fight is brewin' within the GOP and if it goes down, we want a front row seat.Meghan McCain, the daughter of Senator John McCain wrote a book (shocking, we know) detailing her experience as the daughter of a candidate i ... More >>

Governor Jan Brewer's Debate Brain Fart Inspires Video Parodies

By now, much of the country has seen the horrendous debate performance Monday night by Governor Jan Brewer. Let the parodies begin. (Full Disclosure: Um, we know this child.) Next up is a video that's garnered a few thousand hits with Brewer played by a drag queen:

Menomena Bring "Killemall" to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Dana Edelson​There's no mistaking how venerable a band Menomena have become. They came from a rather fruitful Portland music scene -- one, among others, that helped define just what a flannel-clad, ironically-mustachioed hipster should listen to. However, their brand of indie rock had loads of pro ... More >>

Sibling Win: Kid Likens Tempe Dam Explosion to His Sister Farting. Footage Was Broadcast Across Entire Country

www.hipstertravelguide.com​A kid who witnessed the dam at Tempe Town Lake burst last week says his initial thought after hearing a loud "boom" was that his sister farted.Anyone with a sister knows any public discussion of her flatulence is a terrific revenge mechanism -- or a great way to get your ... More >>

Arnold Schwarzenegger Latest Celeb/Politician To Dis Arizona's SB 1070

The Governator yuks it up at AZ's expenseYou know it's bad when California's tres unpopular, washed-up screen star guv -- whose dad was a member of the Nazi party back in the day -- is using your state's "papers please" law as the butt of his shuck-and-jive before a crowd of college grads."I was als ... More >>

Conan O'Brien, Adult Swim, AZ Tattoo Expo, and 9500 Liberty Over the Weekend

​An Arizona Tattoo Expo Ink Explosion An explosion of ink overwhelmed the Mesa Convention Center this past weekend. The Arizona Tattoo Expo exposed attendees to a nonstop barrage of tats and piercings. There was even a naked Megan Fox appearance...well sort of...see photos. ​Adult Swim ... More >>

Conan O'Brien at Dodge Theatre: The Brawny Paper Towel Guy Before a Bone Marrow Transplant

Luke HolwerdaConan kicks it in Phoenix.​In a self-deprecating attempt to mock his bearded appearance, former Late Night and Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien remarked Friday night that he did, indeed, bear a resemblance to the plaid-wearing, paper towel-hocking Brawny Guy.Of course, O'Brien had ... More >>

Jon Stewart Calls Arizona "The Meth Lab of Democracy" in Response to Trifecta of Wild West Legislation

www.punditkitchen.com​Just in case you missed it -- which, if you own a TV, radio, computer, newspaper, telegraph machine, or have talked to another human being anywhere in North America in the past few days, you probably haven't -- the Arizona legislature passed a series of controversial bills la ... More >>

Rolling Stones Week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Will Commemorate Exile Reissue

Get ready for "Rolling Stones Week" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon the week of May 10​In case you haven't heard, The Rolling Stones are preparing to reissue their iconic 1972 album Exile on Main Street this May. There will be original remastered tracks as well as 10 unheard new tracks available.T ... More >>

Conan O'Brien Makes Phoenix Date Official, Announces Full Tour

Oh, Coco, we knew you'd make it happen​Conan O'Brien has announced via his twitter account (@ConanOBrien) that he will tour North America this spring.O'Brien's "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour" will span 30 dates will kick off April 12 in Eugene, Oregon and will come th ... More >>

Phoenix: From Nobodies to Superstars in One Year

Phoenix, France

Purple Reign

The Voiceover of His Generation

The Taco Bell Chihuahua hits The Comedy Spot

Mad Maz

Middle Eastern funnyman is Persian – like the cat

Great Scot

Late Late Showman stands up

Old Yeller

At 60, comic’s still throwing hilarious tantrums

Girl Behaving Badly

Standup’s latest superstar emerges full-blown. Sort of.

The Final Countdown

Daniel Tosh @ Celebrity Theatre

Pokémon on a Mission

Comic looks all fluffy until he strikes

The Frisco Kid

Up-and-comer’s set to rattle the comic Richter scale

The Good Humor Man

Success is not always the best gauge of success

Bob Riggle