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Michael Showalter

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    SF Sketchfest: Cast Reunion (and Radio Play) for Cult Comedy Wet Hot American Summer

    In 2001's Wet Hot American Summer -- a raucous send-up of 1980s summer-camp movies -- the counselors vow to meet up 10 years later in 1991, when they'll all be in their late 20s, to see how they've fared. And just over a decade since the film's release, many of its main players reunited on stage at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    SF Sketchfest: Absurdity Carries the Night at Pretty Good Friends

    A group stand-up show of five or six comedians doing 15 minutes each is going to be vulnerable to the different tone and style each comic brings. The more well-established a comedian is, the more defined his or her voice, which is why group shows are most often a "split decision," so to speak. At Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    What To Do? Thursday's Pick: Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman

    Eugene Mirman​Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman on You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice @ The Jewish Community Center A book with the title You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice implies certain things. Namel ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 7, 2010

    How to Be

    Eugene Mirman​Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman on You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice @ The Jewish Community Center A book with the title You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice implies certain things. Namel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Last Night: The State Reunion at SF Sketchfest

      (Photos courtesy Tommy Lau)The State Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2009 Eureka Theatre and Herbst Theatre Better than: the Beatles, Jesus, and Pamela Anderson I'm going to jump to the conclusion that you're just like me -- a productive member of society in their mid-to-late 20s, raised ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    The State Reunion and Tribute to Headline 2009 Sketchfest

    SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Stella Visits Bay Area in Dec.

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2008

    Snoop Dogg Cartoon Announced by Comedy Central

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    The Daily Show, The State, and Vagina Dentata — It's Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    The Daily Show, The State, and Vagina Dentatas — It's Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2008

    The Daily Show, The State, and Vagina Dentatas — It's Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    ASD's SF Sketchfest Event Preview

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Film

    September 21, 2005

    Reps Etc.

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Film

    September 14, 2005

    Reps Etc.

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Film

    September 14, 2005

    A Dork Has His Day

    The Baxter can't get the girl. Except maybe just this once.

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Baxter can't get the girl. Except maybe just this once.

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