The best comedy TV episodes of 2012: 'New Girl,' 'Chuck' and 'Community'

The best comedy TV episodes of 2012: 'New Girl,' 'Chuck' and 'Community'

The best comedy TV episodes of 2012: 'New Girl,' 'Chuck' and 'Community'

2012 was a good year for comedy. The explosion of sitcoms over the past couple of years made it virtually impossible to narrow down the very best of the best, even if it I ignored the hilarity of shows like "Parks and Recreation," "Raising Hope" and "The Neighbors." (Yes, "The Neighbors." It's way funnier than people have told you.)Still, there were three episodes -- from "New Girl," "Chuck" and ...

NYE Comedy: John Oliver, Greg Proops, Marga Gomez, and Emo Phillips (Videos) - SF Weekly (blog)

SF Weekly (blog)NYE Comedy: John Oliver, Greg Proops, Marga Gomez, and Emo Phillips (Videos)SF Weekly (blog)There are at least four big comedy shows in San Francisco tonight and the good news is that you can't go wrong no matter which one you pick. Greg Proops -- San Francisco native and star of Whose Line is It, Anyway? -- returns for an evening of astute, ...

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Earlier this month, we asked CNN readers to vote for their favorite TV shows of 2012. To make narrowing it down a little bit easier, we divided up a long list of contenders into three categories: comedies, dramas and reality series.

What were the best new TV shows of 2012 in the UK?

Last year introduced us to the joys of 'New Girl,' 'Homeland,' 'Fresh Meat,' 'Happy Endings' and 'Made In Chelsea' just to name a few, but 2012 was arguably even better when it came to great new TV shows. Here's a look at five of the best.

The Year in TV: Welcome to Pawnee

Former House Speaker Tip O’Neill famously once said, “All politics is local.” While national coverage of the Presidential election made James Poniewozik’s roundup of the year’s best TV shows, the antics of offbeat bureaucrats in the local Parks and Recreation department of the fictional Indiana town Pawnee, topped his list. Parks and Recreation — the Emmy-nominated NBC comedy starring Amy ...

Bay Area New Year's Eve events - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleBay Area New Year's Eve eventsSan Francisco ChronicleS.F. Chic. Dinner, Vegas-style show, Champagne, music, dancing, comedy. 8 p.m. $100 and up. Westin San Francisco, 50 Third St. (866) 719-3712. www.newyearsevesanfrancisco.com. S.F. NYE International Ball. DJs, dancing, bikini fashion show, live salsa ...and more »

Top 10 best TV shows of 2012

This undated image released by Comedy Central shows Keegan-Michael Key, left, and Jordan Peele from the sketch comedy series 'Key & Peele.' Race and culture fuel much of their sketch-and-standup half-hour airing Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. EDT on Comedy Central.

Obscenity alert on TV comedy shows

New Delhi, Dec. 28: A self-regulatory body of broadcasters has cautioned entertainment channels against airing shows loaded with obscene dialogues, double entendres and smutty puns.

'Cut out lewd remarks on comedy TV shows'

The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), the self-regulatory body for general entertainment channels, has advised its members to not let comedy shows become platforms for making lewd remarks.

Marga Gomez, New Year's Eve Comedy Fiesta - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleMarga Gomez, New Year's Eve Comedy FiestaSan Francisco ChronicleFor seven years, comic Marga Gomez was the queen of New Year's Eve comedy shows. But as 2010 turned into 2011, she claimed she was hanging up her noisemaker. Her retirement lasted exactly one year. "I was in a relationship last year and decided that ...Exciting New Years Eve 2012 events in San FranciscoSan Francisco Examinerall 2 news articles »

John Oliver of 'Daily Show' heads to SF - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleJohn Oliver of 'Daily Show' heads to SFSan Francisco ChronicleFor the third year in a row, John Oliver will joke in the New Year with a four-night, eight-show run at San Francisco's Cobb's Comedy Club. When the 35-year-old writer and performer is not fulfilling his responsibilities as the "senior British ...

Zimbio's Best TV Shows of 2012: 11-25

(Photos courtesy of HBO | ABC | CW | AMC | NBC) These shows just barely missed the cut for Zimbio's Top 10 TV Shows of 2012 list, but they're definitely the best of the rest. Find out why below. Top 10 TV Shows | Best of the Rest | Best Episodes | Best Performances The Walking Dead Though the first half of the second season wobbled, in 2012 The Walking Dead roared back to life (no pun intended ...

Amazon announces six new original TV shows

Amazon is moving into original comedy series production, but it wants its customers' input to decide which of six promising pilots it should turn into a full series.

CNN readers pick best TV shows of 2012

Earlier this month, we asked CNN readers to vote for their favorite TV shows of 2012. To make narrowing it down a little bit easier, we divided up a long list of contenders into three categories: comedies, dramas and reality series.

HBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Gay Pals In San Francisco - Towleroad

On Top MagazineHBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Gay Pals In San FranciscoTowleroadWhy not a generic big city (if they want a big city setting), that way they're not tied down in terms of things like "Oh, that would never happen in San Francisco, because..." This looks promising, David Marshall Grant looks to have made a nice ...HBO Orders Comedy Pilot About Group of Gay FriendsHollywood ReporterComedy About Three Gay 30-Something Friends Headed To HBOOn Top MagazineHBO Orders Comedy Pilot From Michael Lannan, David Marshall Grant & Sarah ...Deadline.comInstinct Magazine (blog) -Cinema Blend -Big Gay Picture Showall 10 news articles »

SF Sketchfest Announces 2013 Lineup: A Feast o f Comedy Like No Other - SF Weekly (blog)

SF Weekly (blog)SF Sketchfest Announces 2013 Lineup: A Feast of Comedy Like No OtherSF Weekly (blog)Every year, I gush about SF Sketchfest to anyone within earshot, and at this point I should probably stop feeling surprised when someone doesn't know what I'm talking about. But that doesn't change the fact that it's deeply unsettling to realize that ...SF Sketchfest unveils 2013 lineupSan Francisco Chronicleall 2 news articles »

Crackpot comedy with 'Crones for the Holidays' at Stage Werx - San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerCrackpot comedy with 'Crones for the Holidays' at Stage WerxSan Francisco ExaminerThere's no shortage of theatrical color in San Francisco during the holidays, and if The Crackpot Crones have their way, their “Crones for the Holidays” just might leave an indelible imprint. The troupe, which blends improv and sketch comedy, opens its ...

SF Sketchfest 2013 Lineup Announced: Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman ... - Huffington Post

SF Sketchfest 2013 Lineup Announced: Patton Oswalt, John Hodgman ...Huffington PostNow expanded to over a dozen venues across San Francisco, SF Sketchfest effortlessly manages to walk the line between paying homage to comedic milestones of the past and serving as a platform for comedy's most exciting new voices. This year's lineup ...

New Year's Eve: Comedy shows will help you leave 2012 with a smile - San Jose Mercury News

New Year's Eve: Comedy shows will help you leave 2012 with a smileSan Jose Mercury NewsDetails: 9 p.m.; Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, California and Taylor streets, San Francisco; $20-$94.50; www.ticketmaster.com. Christopher Titus: The Alameda County native describes his style as "hard comedy," and he has a right to, having survived a ...and more »

Comedian Chases His David Letterman Dream through Shocking Cancer ... - SF Weekly (blog)

Comedian Chases His David Letterman Dream through Shocking Cancer ...SF Weekly (blog)A lot of people get into comedy with some notion of chasing a long-held dream. Comedian Steve Mazan has perfected the art of chasing your dream, and he wants to make sure others know they can do it too. His film Dying to Do Letterman released on DVD ...