CBS is back with new episodes of shows tonight, breaking the holiday drought. --- The AV Club posted their "Best Podcasts" list and we have a bone to pick with them because there's some radio shows on there, stay true to the medium please! --- + The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan more ›

With 90+% repeats on TV we're rehashing another glorious year of TV coverage here at LAist. Check out our favorite moments/stories of the year, thank you for your support. --- Tonight we suggest you check out comedian Felipe Esparza's special on Showtime. more ›

From "Community" to "Dave's Old Porn" to "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson," there's a winning lineup of comedy on TV tonight. --- News items include: an amazing post from "Conan" writer Todd Levin & Billy Crystal back as Oscar host. --- + TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more ›

Comedian and L.A. resident Bill Burr gives us a two-part tour of his old hometown of Boston. Readers complained about Burr's attitude about L.A., but you'll see that he holds nothing back when talking about the town where he got his start. more ›

Thursday's again present us with a treasure trove: topping our must-watch list is "The Green Room With Paul Provenza" on Showtime - we were at this taping, controversial stuff happened, you've got to watch! Also, Bill Burr will perform on Letterman for the 6th time - do not miss it! All this plus much more news & the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan. more ›

Funny or Die does "Hangover" spoof for Shark Week. --- We talked to Michael Gross about his appearance on last night's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," check out the vid as well as Jeff Garlin on "The Sound of Young America." --- Bill Burr was great on "Breaking Bad" last night. more ›

We've got a Funny or Die/"True Blood" video for you to check out. --- Sure, it's almost 3 weeks away, but AMC's "Breaking Bad" is bearing down on us. more ›

Comedian and LA resident Bill Burr gives us a video tour of Greenwich Village in New York, where he spent 15 years honing his comedy chops before moving to Los Angeles in 2008. Check out the places where he saw some of the top comedians of today get their start - oh, and of course he dishes out plenty of sharp observational humor throughout the cab ride, walkabout, and subway journey. more ›

We said we were going to one of the premiere screenings of 'Cheat', the short film by comedians Bill Burr, Robert Kelly, and Joe DeRosa, and we did! We caught up with the trio and got them to answer some questions for us before the screening where the film was incredibly well-received. See our interview and check out the trailer. more ›

The idea of covering a major film festival in New York is indeed a romantic notion but the Tribeca Film Festival has been a disappointment. Our first footage of the event will appear this Monday with more to come next week. more ›

As an incentive to get you through Hump Day we thought we'd share this video of comedian Bill Burr giving us a tour through the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Boulevard, voicing his opinions on LA, and essentially the downfall of western civilization. It's a 24 minute romp of frustrations and self-analysis, and it's a blast. more ›

Tonight NBC launches its 3-hour block of comedy with the addition of "Perfect Couples" starring Olivia Munn and Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Finally the broadcast networks have responded to the now very old idea that people are capable of, and are interested in comedy after 10pm. --- In addition to tonight's TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan check out our insider news about comedians who also podcast: Greg Fitzsimmons, Marc Maron, Bill Burr, Greg Proops. more ›

This weekend's picks include a stand-up comedy special by the incredible Bill Burr (tonight), Sundance's "Iconoclasts" and "SNL" with Bryan Cranston (tomorrow), and "Dexter" followed by an awesome "Bored To Death" (Sunday) - read why in the full post! Plus we picked a winner of the Butters DVD. more ›

The TV Junkie Plan: "Hard Knocks", "The Fabulous Beekman Boys", "Man Shops Globe", "Tosh.0", "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" (Laura Linney), Kimmel ( Jason Schwartzman), Fallon (Michael Cera) more ›

As part of the target demographic for Shawn Levy's Date Night we felt that the set up of the movie humorously and effectively communicated what it is about the daily grind of marriage-with-children that can drive couples apart. The compromises one makes and the minor inconveniences can amount to something that isn't so minor. In recognition that their marriage might be in danger, Phil and Claire Foster, the couple in question, played by Steve Carell and Tina Fey (you'd have to be living in a box for the last 6 months to not know this), throw themselves into the evening that results in the hijinks that make up the body of the film. more ›

The TV Junkie is back from two weeks in France where we didn't watch much of any TV but we're still addicted, so here we are. What we missed was the debut of the new "Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" - tell us how you think Conan is doing in the earlier time slot - Comment Please! Speaking of "The Tonight Show", the exceptional Bill Burr will be appearing tonight as the first stand-up comedian to grace the new version of "The Tonight Show". more ›

Last year comedian Bill Burr released his fantastic one hour special, "Why Do I Do This?" (read/listen to our interview with him) and after extensively touring the country he's coming to LA this weekend: Friday and Saturday night at the Hollywood Improv. more ›

It's Labor Day weekend and while the US Open Tennis Tournament starts tomorrow, we can't provide any other reasons to turn the TV on that day. more ›

Los Angeles-based comedian Bill Burr's excellent live show "Why Do I Do This?" makes it's TV debut on August 31st, Comedy Central at 11:00pm. You've had many opportunities to get familiar with Burr over the past 15 years, what with appearances on "Chappelle's Show", HBO's "One Night Stand", "The Late Show With David Letterman", his CD "Emotionally Unavailable", The Opie and Anthony Show, and his own XM Radio show "Uninformed". Not that Burr held anything back in his previous specials but this is one that shouldn't be missed. His bits on overpopulation, homophobia, Hollywood portrayals of racism, and the insane internal dialogues we all have, set a comedic bar on those topics that will be hard to surpass for quite some time. LAist had a chance to speak with Burr as he prepares for a tour supporting a new set of material, good news for all the fans that Sunday's special will create. more ›