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May 22

(via Maria Bamford launches new Web series on My Damn Channel (Video))

(via Maria Bamford launches new Web series on My Damn Channel (Video))

(via Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox renunite for ‘Ellen’ sketch, plus outtakes (Videos))

(via Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox renunite for ‘Ellen’ sketch, plus outtakes (Videos))

FX greenlights Billy Crystal pilot ‘The Comedians’

(via Jon Stewart thinks alleged crackhead Toronto mayor Rob Ford is sort of hilarious (Video))

(via Jon Stewart thinks alleged crackhead Toronto mayor Rob Ford is sort of hilarious (Video))

(via Watch Tig Notaro’s field piece for ‘Conan’ and also pre-order extended version of her album ‘Live’)

(via Watch Tig Notaro’s field piece for ‘Conan’ and also pre-order extended version of her album ‘Live’)

(via How Netflix is harnessing the power of Arrested Development against mainstream networks)

(via How Netflix is harnessing the power of Arrested Development against mainstream networks)

(via Hannibal Buress signs deal with Comedy Central: television pilot, national tour and more to come)

(via Hannibal Buress signs deal with Comedy Central: television pilot, national tour and more to come)

(via ‘Alt Wolf’ trailer lampoons alternative comedy scene, complete with nod to Bill Burr’s viral rant)

(via ‘Alt Wolf’ trailer lampoons alternative comedy scene, complete with nod to Bill Burr’s viral rant)

May 21

Read: Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black blast each other on Twitter

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good old-fashioned comedian Twitter spar— although I feel this one between Marc Maron and Michael Ian Black has far less goodwill than Maron’s back-and-forth with Patton Oswalt last June. If you follow Maron even a little or have heard Maron’s interview with Black on WTF, you know the two have a somewhat sort-of-like/hate relationship— and that came through painfully clear in this interaction. It looks as though Maron and Black have cooled down for now. So, for your enjoyment and convenience, here’s the complete Maron/Black chit-chat.

I guess if everything is garbage principles are stupid.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

So you watched your show, huh? :( RT @marcmaron I guess if everything is garbage principles are stupid.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, I was just reading your book.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

Thanks for the support! Be like Marc. Buy my book! amzn.to/t6sAzi RT @marcmaron No, I was just reading your book.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I got my in the free box at Goodwill.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I thought I recognized that shirt.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, seriously, Mike. I got your book in the free box a Goodwill because they couldn’t even sell it. Was that unclear?

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron It was clear. I was trying to lighten the mood because I feel bad that you still have to shop at Goodwill.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack No, man. I was donating stuff. I wasn’t going to tell you. I feel bad now.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Don’t feel bad. I’m glad somebody else has the opportunity to enjoy it as much as the 93 people who gave it 5 stars on Amazon.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack It’s ranked 69,551 in Books! Good for you!

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron That’s awesome! When I checked it five minutes ago, it was 180,000! Also I checked the reviews for your book. A little mixed. :(

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Yeah. I bring out many feelings in people. I’m honest. You do what you do. Thank god for The State fans, right?

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Also, you were funny on that show Ed. What’s going on with you these days?

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Same old, same old. Writing a new book, new children’s book due out, and two new TV shows about to go on the air. Ugh!

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Wow! Hope that stuff works out. It’s been a long haul for you. And to maintain that awful character you live in. Hard.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I know: the “awful character” is something my wife and kids have to live with EVERY DAY!!! How do your wife and kids handle you?

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Thank god I knew myself well enough not to impose that on others. You’ve made kind of a living off it.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Snarky children’s books? Is it the Daddy Douchebag series?

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron No, just another in my series of “New York Times Notable Books of 2012” children’s books.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I guess your old fan base is kind of grown up now. Good for you for knowing who you appeal to.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Tried to watch your show the other night but I couldn’t find IFC so I watched reruns of “Louie.” So funny!

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Yeah, Louie is great! Sorry you couldn’t find my show. Maybe you don’t get it or you can afford that tier.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Yeah, I don’t know. I called my cable company and they hadn’t heard of it. I spelled “Maron” and everything. They were clueless.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Really, you said IFC? You should call back. That sounds stupid.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I asked how I could find the TV show “Maron” and they hadn’t heard of it. I described you. The guy goes, “You mean Lewis Black?”

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Nah. That didn’t happen. Me and Lewis are very different. You should be specific with customer service. Just say IFC!

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Look, I know you have to whatever comes your way for money because things didn’t quite work out. I empathize.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron I said, “Bitter Jewish comedian with a chip on his shoulder about everything.” They said “Sounds derivative.” I said, “I know.”

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack Sounds like you had A LOT of time to talk to customer service about me. I guess that’s one way to fill a day.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Yeah, feels good to finally have some downtime. How did you handle those twenty years of your career?

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I was always busy. Did a lot of standup. I remember when you first tried standup. You never really got it.

— marc maron (@marcmaron)
May 21, 2013

@marcmaron It was hard to find the time to devote to it, but glad you stuck it out. The road hasn’t aged you AT ALL.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack)
May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack I have to go. Congrats on your children’s book and 2 shows. Look forward to you doing the same thing you’ve always done!

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

@marcmaron Thanks, Marc. I don’t need to look forward to you doing the same thing you’ve always done because you’re doing it right now.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) May 21, 2013

@michaelianblack And you started this.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) May 21, 2013

80 of your favorite Family Guy characters

80 of Your Favorite Family Guy Characters

(via Carol Burnett will receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor)

(via Carol Burnett will receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor)

May 20

(via Aisha Tyler shot, directed and edited the new Silversun Pickups video)

(via Aisha Tyler shot, directed and edited the new Silversun Pickups video)