Next on ‘Meet the Browns’: The Ex & E.R.
July 1, 2009 by Chandra
Coming up tonight, July 1, on TBS’ Meet the Browns are the new episodes “Meet the Ex” and “Meet the E.R..”
Details on both after the jump…
David Alan Grier Presents ‘Comedy You Can Believe In’
June 28, 2009 by Chandra
TBS’ entertaining A “Very Funny” Festival: Just for Laughs event continues tonight at 10pm ET with David Alan Grier: Comedy You Can Believe In, another new hourlong standup special taped in Chicago, this time hosted by In Living Color veteran and Chocolate News mastermind David Alan Grier.
Part of TBS’ recent five-day comedy festival held in Chicago through a partnership with Just For Laughs, Comedy You Can Believe In features an all-star lineup to die for, including Bruce Bruce (Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector), Mark Curry (Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper), Marina Franklin (Chapelle’s Show), Ralph Harris (Last Comic Standing), Jo Koy (Don’t Make Him Angry), and Aries Spears (A Different World).
Grier recently set aside some time to answer questions in support of the program. Follow the jump to get insider information on his latest hosting gig, such as why he accepted the job and what he hopes the show accomplishes.
Ellen DeGeneres Has a Bigger, Longer, Wider Show
June 27, 2009 by Chandra
Ultra popular, Emmy-winning actress, comic, and daytime talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres kicks off the second day of TBS’ televised A “Very Funny” Festival: Just for Laughs tonight, June 27, with another one of her always entertaining variety specials. Saturday Night Live alum Martin Short got things started last night with his own special called Let Freedom Hum: An Evening of Comedy Hosted by Martin Short.
The “Very Funny” Festival: Just For Laughs is a comedy event sponsored by TBS in collaboration with Just For Laughs, which has been running comedy festivals for 25 impressive years. The current extravaganza was filmed live in Chicago during the five-day period June 17th to 21st. More than 70 shows held around Chicago included performances by top comedic talent like DeGeneres, Louis CK, Andy Dick, Bill Engvall, Jimmy Fallon, David Alan Grier, Jim Jefferies, Lisa Lampanelli, George Lopez, Bob Odenkirk, and Russell Peters.
Martin Short Hosts TBS Comedy Special
June 26, 2009 by Chandra
Saturday Night Live veteran Martin Short is back on the small screen tonight to host TBS’ latest comedy special, Let Freedom Hum: An Evening of Comedy Hosted by Martin Short.
Slated to appear during the taped hourlong event are standup comics Jeremy Hotz, Greg Giraldo, Kathleen Madigan, Tom Papa, and John Pinette.
Join the festivities tonight, June 26, at 10pm ET, only on basic-cable network TBS.
Erik Estrada Guest Stars on ‘Meet the Browns’
June 24, 2009 by Chandra
Former CHiPs star Erik Estrada — better known as Officer Francis Llewellyn “Ponch” Poncherello to the truly obsessed (I just called him Ponch) — is getting around these days, and his next stop on the tube is TBS’ very own Meet the Browns, tonight (June 24) at 10pm ET.
On the first of two new episodes, “Meet the Mexican,” Estrada plays the father of character Jesús. The handyman persuades the residents of the Brown household to pretend they’re his servants in order to impress his father, who doesn’t realize Jesús hasn’t become the successful lawyer he wants to be yet.
Next on ‘Meet the Browns’: The Cousins & The Body
June 17, 2009 by Chandra
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne is still taking a break and offering four repeats from 8pm to 10pm ET tonight (June 17). But Meet the Browns is in business with two more new episodes for fans, starting at 10pm.
The first episode, “Meet the Cousins,” has a main storyline that concerns Will, who finds himself in trouble with Sasha after she comes across some photos on his cell phone that show him at a bachelor party. It’s safe to assume the pictures are on the wild or provocative side.
A second plot thread involves Mr. Brown, who — to his great dismay, I’m sure — learns that he and Mrs. Daisy have distant relatives in common when he investigates his family tree. There’s no way that’s not going to be extremely funny.
My Name Is Earl: Completely and Officially Over
June 11, 2009 by Chandra
The bad, sad news dropped earlier today. Basic-cable network TBS, which currently syndicates My Name Is Earl, has declined to pick up the comedy following its cancellation at NBC last month. That means the sitcom is now officially finished. *sniffle*
Blame the latest disastrous and final development in the comedy’s struggle to survive on failed negotiations. Apparently, Turner, which owns TBS (and also TNT), and the sitcom’s production studio, Twentieth Century Fox TV, were unable to reach an agreement that would have allowed production of new episodes to continue.
The culprit? Money, as always. It seems one or both sides couldn’t come up with a financial strategy that worked for everyone involved.
Next on ‘Meet the Browns’: The Matchmaker & Career Day
June 10, 2009 by Chandra
No new episodes of House of Payne air tonight (only repeats from 8pm to 10pm ET), Tyler Perry fans, but Meet the Browns is running strong with two fresh episodes of its own, as usual.
First up at 10pm ET is “Meet the Matchmaker“: Will and Sasha decide to fight Tanya in order to keep her from taking Brianna and Joaquin, and the love/hate thing going on between London and Jesus continues.
Next on ‘Meet the Browns’: The Class & Mommie Dearest
June 3, 2009 by Chandra
There’s lots for fans to look forward to on the two new June 3 episodes of Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, such as kids from hell, a little haute couture, welfare fraud, and magical blue pills. Really.
First up at 10pm ET is “Meet the Class .” Cora’s eagerness is challenged when she’s assigned to teach “tough” students during a substitute teaching job, and Brown and London engage in a so-called fashion showdown for a designer.
Next on ‘House of Payne’: Surprise!
June 2, 2009 by Chandra
The two new House of Payne episodes airing on Wednesday, June 3, are the first and second parts of an hourlong storyline called “Surprise!“.
In the first half-hour, Calvin surprises his parents with the $20,000 they need to repair their home, and Janine reveals that CJ has traveled to Chicago in search of employment.
Then, in the second half-hour, Calvin and Miranda continue to experience problems in their relationship as Janine, Malik, and the twins get ready to relocate.
Continue after the jump for a sneak peek at the opening episode, featuring Curtis and Ella.