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Amy Schumer says her show is on hold, not canceled
Jewish Journal
August 18, 2016
Comedian Amy Schumer assured fans that her Comedy Central sketch series “Inside Amy Schumer” has not been canceled.
The day after for Trevor Noah: controversial tweets turn internet on next ‘Daily Show’ host
Aron Chilewich
March 31, 2015
In the 24 hours since being named the new host of “The Daily Show,” comedian Trevor Noah has come under scrutiny for old tweets, which his critics have labeled anti-Semitic, sexist and racist.
Comedy Central renews ‘Broad City’
Jewish Journal
February 25, 2014
“Broad City,” a series created by and starring Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, has been renewed by Comedy Central for a second season.
Best (Jewish) jokes from the James Franco roast
Jewish Journal
August 27, 2013
Comedy Central’s roast of James Franco doesn’t air until September 2nd, but already a slew of critics and bloggers are hard at work ruining it for enlightening the rest of us who weren’t lucky enough to attend the event Sunday night.
Seth Rogen to lead James Franco roast
Jewish Journal
August 5, 2013
The prospect of Comedy Central’s upcoming James Franco roast got funnier on Friday when the network announced that Seth Rogen has been named Roast Master.
Jon Stewart to take summer break
Jewish Journal
March 12, 2013
Jon Stewart is stepping down from his throne at Comedy Central this summer to direct a film based on a screenplay he wrote.
Bill O’Reilly recommends double date for Obama, Bibi in debate with Jon Stewart
Jewish Journal
October 9, 2012
Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central\’s The Daily Show, faced off against conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly, in a political debate.
College Humor roasts Facebook (and bashes Myspace)
JewishJournal.com
June 2, 2011
The roast of Facebook (and a little myspace bashing)
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