As Jerry Seinfeld proved, shows about comedians can hit big.
Doug Stanhope hopes that idea translates to movies, too.
His movie “The Road Dog” just announced a distribution deal. It’s about a comedian with some vices who takes his wanna-be-comic son on the road. Solid enough premise. Will “The Road Dog” enjoy a freeway’s worth of success? That would make for a good story.
Today’s Stand-Up Spotlight examines the path Michelle Wolf took to create her latest Netflix special; features Craig Ferguson turning irritants into joke pearls; and some tidbits about “The Original Kings of Comedy.”
Look for the funny as the week begins.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – August 28, 2023
Stand-Up Dramedy ‘The Road Dog’ Starring Doug Stanhope Acquired By Freestyle Digital Media
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has locked down rights to The Road Dog, a dramatic comedy set in the world of stand-up that stars veteran comic Doug Stanhope (The Man Show). The film will enjoy a week-long theatrical engagement at Pickwick Theatre in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge from September 1-7 and become available across North America on digital October 6th.
Michelle Wolf Is Blowing Up Stand-Up’s Formula (On Her Dime)
Michelle Wolf is headed back to Netflix.
The irreverent comic, who previously fronted both a weekly topical series and a stand-up hour for the streamer, will introduce her latest special, It’s Great to Be Here, on Sept. 12. In a break with tradition, the new entry will roll out in three half-hour installments, all available to stream on the same day.
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Feature: CRAIG FERGUSON at The Southern Theatre
According to comedian Craig Ferguson, a knack for stand-up comedy is a lot like making pearls. Oysters and comedians take irritations and apply pressure to them to form jewels over time.
Ferguson will be bringing a host of his life experiences when the comedian visits Columbus 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus).
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23 Trivia Tidbits About ‘The Original Kings of Comedy’ on Its 23rd Anniversary
Back in the late 1990s, almost no one believed in the potential box-office fortunes for a group stand-up tour film that didn’t involve big (read: white) names. But The Original Kings of Comedy — featuring the comedic foursome of Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley (a later addition), Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac as well as the directorial vision of Spike Lee — changed all that, spawning an entire industry of similar-themed comedy shows.
