COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Orders 'John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show' From Avalon Television Nov 19, 2009
Paul F. Tompkins, Janeane Garofalo, Marc Maron, Brian Posehn, Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman close each of their episodes with super-sized sets. Other comics appearing on the series include Maria Bamford, Greg Fitzsimmons, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Nick Kroll, Matt Braunger, Hannibal Buress, Pete Holmes, Amy Schumer, Chris Hardwick, Matt McCarthy and Hari Kondabolu. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letter: Please bring civility back to public discourse Nov 14, 2009
" http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/May-06-Fri-2005/news/reid.htmlOr was this incident any better?In early 2006, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said of President Bush: I really do believe this man will go down as the worst president this country has ever had. This morning on Meet the Press, host David Gregory asked Reid whether he regrets making that statement. Reid refused to back down. I think you just have to call things the way you see them, he said. I really do believe... (Montana Standard, MT)
Gisele lands in Back Bay Nov 12, 2009
Her inbox is empty An interesting tidbit about Janeane Garofalo - she doesn t have an e-mail account. The comedian, who s famous for Reality Bites and 24, tells us that she stopped using e-mail long ago because it s so addictive. (Boston Globe)
Nightlife: the week ahead Nov 12, 2009
COMEDY JANEANE GAROFALO WITH ROB RIGGLE Garofalo and Riggle were great together over the summer at AltCom, appearing on the same bill for one of that festival s best shows. They re back together this weekend, with Riggle in a supporting role. (Boston Globe)
In Defense of Glenn Beck Oct 11, 2009
First, this is a crowd that lets Michael Moore and Janeane Garofalo speak for them, and that celebrated the election of unfunny man Al Franken to the Senate. If you think it's racist to oppose Obama's health care reform efforts, it goes without saying that you'll think Beck is an extremist. (Townhall.com)
Daily television listings Oct 7, 2009
Panelists: journalist Thomas L. Friedman; actor-comic Janeane Garofalo; Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio). Colbert Report at 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. on COM.. (Boston Globe)
Great new Joy Sep 30, 2009
Among Behar's guests were left-wing comic Janeane Garofalo, who sat with conservative political consultant Bay Buchanan to duke it out about Sarah Palin's new 400-page tome, and then debate if the Obama mystique is all smoke and mirrors ... Among Behar's guests were left-wing comic Janeane Garofalo, who sat with conservative political consultant Bay Buchanan to duke it out about Sarah Palin's new 400-page tome, and then debate if the Obama mystique is all smoke and mirrors. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Sep 24, 2009
Actress-comedian Janeane Garofalo is 45. Country singer Matt King is 43. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
If Sarah Palin talked like a pirate Sep 20, 2009
AmVet, how do you view MSNBC s Keith Olberman, or Janeane Garofalo who said that tea party protesters are racists and ignorant rednecks ... how do you view MSNBCs Keith Olberman, or Janeane Garofalo who said that tea party protesters are racists and ignorant rednecks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Would you still sign the 9/11 Truth petition? Sep 11, 2009
Salon has not heard back from two of the statement's most famous signatories: actor Ed Asner and comedian Janeane Garofalo. (Editor's Note: We will update this story if they respond. (Salon)
Liberals play the race card Aug 23, 2009
Actress and activist Janeane Garofalo knew better. "This is not about bashing Democrats. It's not about taxes," Ms. Garafalo told MSNBC host Keith Olbermann, who apparently agreed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood Aug 22, 2009
Tucked away on the West side of , Roundstone is an easy-to-miss destination -- unless, of course, you've seen "The Matchmaker." The 1997 film featuring Janeane Garofalo was shot on location, and while it's certainly a tribute to the beauty and culture of the town, it's not the only reason to go there, said Carrie Pierson. Pierson traveled to Roundstone in 2007, partly because of the film and partly on the recommendation of a backpacking friend, and she calls it the highlight of her travels. (CNN -- International)
A Deck Stacked With Race Cards Aug 21, 2009
For instance, actress Janeane Garofalo summed up the tea parties thusly: "This is about hating a black man in the White House. This is racism straight up.". . (Townhall.com)
Obama Birth Certificate Spotted In Bogus Moon Landing Footage Aug 14, 2009
Another favorite MSNBC guest, Janeane Garofalo, believes Enron's Ken Lay faked his own death. It's weird that Keith Olbermann didn't ask her about that when she was on his show a couple of months ago, given his sudden interest in stamping out conspiracy theories. (Human Events Online)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 8, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Wacky, weird and provocative at Fringe Festival Aug 6, 2009
Comedians appearing at the Fringe will include top stars such as Ricky Gervais and Janeane Garofalo, Flight of the Conchords members, Alistair McGowan and rising talents such as 18-year-old Daniel Sloss alongside returning successes such as Laura Solon with her Rabbit Faced Story Soup. . (MSNBC -- News)
Talking Points Aug 5, 2009
The fanaticism of Michael Moore, Janeane Garofalo and Sean Penn, among others, hurt the liberal movement. Column Archive. (Fox News)
Science Channel and Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg Challenge Viewers to HEAD GAMES Beginning This October Jul 31, 2009
Guests have included Jason Schwartzman from "Flight of the Conchords," Russell Brand, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Joe Walsh, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Margaret Cho, Dave Eggers, Joan Rivers, Andy Richter, Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Griffin, Lewis Black, Eddie Izzard and John C. Reilly. HEAD GAMES is produced by Whoop Inc. For Whoop Inc., Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Leonardis and Dana Calderwood are executive producers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
KANE - Jeff Boggs Jul 29, 2009
He is as delusional as Al Franken, Michael Moore & Janeane Garofalo. He would probably love to-have-these-clowns-as-guests-on-his-show. (New Iberia, LA)
Animated conversation with 'Simpsons' writer Jul 22, 2009
And it isn t a comedy, but Mary Lynn Rajskub and Janeane Garofalo were incredibly funny on last season s 24. Q: Do you watch much TV. (Boston Globe)
Unhappy Customer Jul 15, 2009
Except maybe Janeane Garofalo covered it. Can you imagine, Sean, 37,000 people came out in the in protest in a town in Texas to protest against this irresponsible spending that's going to leave their grandchildren in great debt and burden. (Fox News)
Red State Update: Al Franken?! What has this country come to? Jul 3, 2009
(If you're in New York City, check out with Janeane Garofalo, Pete Holmes and Jamie Kilstein. . (Salon)
Watch Fox News for the untold stories — and keep the lanterns of patriotism burning bright Jun 30, 2009
Have you been taking logic classes from Janeane Garofalo. I saw a black man on television being interviewed at a local tea party, how would someone with your point of view explain THAT one. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Roger Ebert decries Bill OReillys shrillness Jun 19, 2009
Mr Ebert, Do you see a difference between O'Rielly and Janeane Garofalo who seems like a passive aggressive liberal version of the same thing to me ... Mr Ebert, Do you see a difference between O'Rielly and Janeane Garofalo who seems like a passive aggressive liberal version of the same thing to me ... 1) "Mr Ebert, Do you see a difference between O'Rielly and Janeane Garofalo who seems like a passive aggressive liberal version of the same thing to me.". (Harper's Magazine)
Jim Carrey Had Everyone Fooled At The 1999 MTV Movie Awards May 27, 2009
Carrey ended up hiding out in the audience until Mike Myers and Janeane Garofalo announced that he'd won the award. He then sauntered up to the stage in full Jim Morrison-esque character. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'24' is liberal and conservative May 21, 2009
In one episode, Bauer successfully dresses down a character played by left-wing actress Janeane Garofalo as she cites her discomfort with invasive surveillance technique because of "the Bill of Rights being violated.". But in another scene, Bauer recognizes the validity in Garofalo's concerns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Labeling or Libeling Obama May 20, 2009
These days, those who would refer to themselves that way would include the likes of Chris Matthews, Janeane Garofalo, Keith Olbermann, Nancy Pelosi, Janet Napolitano, Harry Reid, Wanda Sykes, Chris Dodd, Rahm Emanual, Bill Maher, Barney Frank, Sean Penn, Patrick Leahy, Hillary Clinton and now, no doubt, Arlen Specter. The irony is that the members of this particular brain trust have no brains and cant be trusted. (Townhall.com)
Ask Ausiello: Office, 24, Gossip Girl spoilers May 15, 2009
Question: Do you know if Janeane Garofalo will be back on "24" next season. I'm kind of digging Janis. (MSNBC -- News)
Too Funny or Too Far? May 13, 2009
And our own Griff Jenkins takes on actress Janeane Garofalo for calling the tea party protesters racist, their confrontation caught on tape, and it is explosive. You will see it. (Fox News)
'I Do Not Apologize' May 13, 2009
SEAN HANNITY, HOST: And tonight in "Your America," now you may remember when the left-wing liberal actress Janeane Garofalo had this to say regarding the attendees of the anti-tax tea parties ... JANEANE GAROFALO, ACTRESS: It's not about bashing Democrats ... HANNITY: But beyond the broad generalizations of Janeane Garofalo, I mean, we just had news today that we had a $1. (Fox News)
Garofalo directs stinging wit toward herself May 11, 2009
Janeane Garofalo (pictured in 2004) discussed topics that ranged from addictions to narcissism at the AltCom festival Friday ... Janeane Garofalo doesn't hold back -- whether she's onstage describing a night of binge eating or on national TV calling the conservatives who attended last month's Tea Party rallies racists ... JANEANE GAROFALO At: the AltCom festival at Somerville Theatre, Friday night. (Boston Globe)
Palmer hangs out in Lexington May 11, 2009
Comedians Janeane Garofalo and Rob Riggle, in town for AltCom at the Somerville Theatre (see review below), made a pit stop Friday at the WZLX Drive for Charity at City Golf in Natick. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
It's Time Janeane Garofalo Returned to Munchkinland May 10, 2009
Or take Janeane Garofalo, who says stupid things with such regularity you might take her for a sulky teenager even though shes 44 years old. Because she is an ignoramus and has the self-righteous attitude of an adolescent brat, she was a perfect fit for Air America, where she and Al Franken competed to see which of them could attract fewer listeners. (Townhall.com)
Gisele's secret to happiness May 8, 2009
Allen - who performs with Janeane Garofalo at the Somerville Theatre tonight as part of the AltCom festival - told us during a recent phone chat that when he wrote for "Saturday Night Live" from 2002 to 2005, he was pleasantly surprised by Brady's sense of humor. ("He was game. He was willing to do whatever.") He also said Affleck was one of his two favorite hosts - Alec Baldwin being the other. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: The Californian, May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009
"Also in Figure 2, after the next fiscal year: 1A ---- "Unknown net effect. " 1B ---- "Potentially higher costs of billions of dollars annually. (North County Times)
Acting Their Age Apr 13, 2009
Casey, meanwhile, takes a cue from her women's studies prof (guest star Janeane Garofalo), and tries to broker a peace treaty between Cappie and Max. None of this is going to qualify "Greek" for a Peabody Award anytime soon, but the show is consistently well written and performed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fox's "24" Takes a Turn Left Apr 8, 2009
Fans of the Fox smash 24 should have known something was up when uber-liberal actress Janeane Garofalo got added to the cast for season seven. In reality, change was afoot before the first episode of new season aired. (Human Events Online)
Follow up on 'Greek' life: a recap of the first season Apr 6, 2009
Actress Janeane Garofalo is said to be appearing at Cyprus Rhodes as a Women's Studies professor later on in the season and is definitely going to influence Casey as well as Cappie in two very different ways. Alan Ruck, known more for his role in "Ferris Bueller's Day" off as Cameron, makes appearances as Dean Bowman in some episodes as well. (East Tennessean, TN)
Stopping Time Mar 24, 2009
Janis Gold (Janeane Garofalo) is the whiny, paranoid and brilliant numbers analyst (think FBI Velma from Scooby-Doo). She hasn't seen very much camera time in recent episodes - something that is sure to change as she becomes more involved in weeks to come. (Daily Orange, NY)
Celebrities, TV Shows, Students, Local & Global Musicians, Buildings, Businesses and Restaurants all turning out for Earth Hour L.A., March 28th Mar 21, 2009
I.Am, Mary Hart, Tom Bergeron, Alanis Morissette, Los Angeles Kings, Dancing with the Stars, CSI, Entertainment Tonight, Price is Right," CBS Television City and Others Commit to Going Dark for Global Climate Event -- Free Citywide Celebration to Take Place During Earth Hour at L.A. LIVE Featuring Local Singer/Songwriter Gina Rene and Her Anthem "Be the Change"-- LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celebrities from TV, film, music and sports are turning out their lights as part of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hollywood Supports WWF's Earth Hour as Sets Go Dark on "CSI," "Dancing with the Stars," "Price is Right" and "Entertainment Tonight" Mar 20, 2009
I.Am, Isabella Rossellini, Edward James Olmos, Mary Hart of "Entertainment Tonight," George Lopez, Janeane Garofalo, Linkin Park and others will join hundreds of millions of people around the world in demanding action on climate change. The CBS Network has committed to turning out all non-essential lights at its CBS Television City complex for Earth Hour while the sets, and some of the stars of TV shows will do the same, including: Dancing with the Stars" (as well as Tom Bergeron),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Starz's oddball comedies make a wacky pair Mar 20, 2009
Below: Janeane Garofalo (left) plays herself as a patient of a narcissistic therapist (Alexandra Wentworth) in ''Head Case ... In tonight's Season 3 opener, her clients include Janeane Garofalo and Macy Gray, who play themselves. (Boston Globe)
In Starz's 'Head Case,' it takes one to know one Mar 20, 2009
"Patients" with faux issues include Macy Gray, Jerry Seinfeld, Janeane Garofalo, James Denton, Paulina Porizkova, Kevin Nealon, designer Isaac Mizrahi and magician Lance Burton. Wentworth came up with the concept for Case after spotting a picture of rocker Marilyn Manson several years ago. (USA Today -- Life)
Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill® Makes Its Hollywood Premiere on Starz Original Series "Head Case" Mar 18, 2009
Amongst those arriving for a mental tune-up this season: Jerry Seinfeld, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry, James Denton, Kevin Rahm, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Andy Dick, Heroes star Greg Grunberg, Playboys Hugh Hefner with one time girlfriend Bridget Marquardt, SNL alum Kevin Nealon, Survivor host Jeff Probst, superstar songstress Macy Gray, TV reality stars Tori Spelling and hubby Dean McDermott, CSI New Yorks Melina... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Head Case' heads for laughs from psychotherapy Mar 17, 2009
Real-life celebs play themselves as Dr. Goode's "clients." On the premiere, Janeane Garofalo rages at the unappealing tendency of children to grow into teenagers, and, beyond that, young adults: "Have you seen 'The Hills'?!". And another of her clients, Macy Gray, spills out graphic fantasies of getting freaky with President Barack Obama: "I want to give him a roofie and take him home!" Visibly uncomfortable, Dr. Goode doesn't want to hear it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Movie: Cop Land (1997) Mar 3, 2009
Other players include Peter Berg (Joey Randone), Janeane Garofalo (Deputy Cindy Betts), Robert Patrck (Jack Rucker), Michael Rapaport (Murray "Superboy" Babitch), Annabella Sciorra (Liz Randone), Noah Emmerich (Deputy Bill Geisler), Cathy Moriarty (Rose Donlan), John Spencer (Leo Crasky), Frank Vincent (Vincent Lassaro), Malik Yoba (Detective Carson) and Arthur J. Nascarella (Frank LaGunda). Budget, Filming Locations. (Suite101.com)
Hotbox: What's on TV Feb 17, 2009
Tonight's the night the show's resident computer whiz Chloe O'Brian faces off against her usurper FBI rival, Janis Gold played respectively by Mary Lynn Rajskub and Janeane Garofalo. Sparks will fly. (Toronto Star)
Critic's Corner Monday Feb 16, 2009
It's the moment many of us have been waiting for: Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and Janis (Janeane Garofalo) clash on 24 (Fox, 9 ET/PT) in an episode that also adds another fine actress to the cast: Sprague Grayden as the president's daughter. We're a third of the way into what has so far been a great day and this could make it even better. (USA Today -- Life)
Hucksterism and irritation Feb 16, 2009
Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) clashes with the fake-Chloe, FBI analyst Janis Gold (Janeane Garofalo). Yes. (Globe and Mail)
Political Grapevine Feb 14, 2009
Actress Janeane Garofalo discussed some scientific and political observations during a recent interview with "The reason a person is a conservative Republican is because something is wrong with them. That's science that's neuroscience. You cannot be well adjusted, open-minded, pluralistic, enlightened and be a Republican. It's counterintuitive.". Garofalo also discussed former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin saying, "She's small-minded and mean-spirited...There's definitely... (Fox News)
The force is weak with Fanboys Feb 7, 2009
Kristen Bell provides the lone source of joy as Zoe, Windows ideal mix of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Janeane Garofalo. Shes the coolest character in the movie until she gets stuck in a wedged-in romance. (MSNBC -- Movies)
