Johnny Mac reports on Sebastian Maniscalco's upcoming special titled 'It Ain't Right,' which is set to premiere on Hulu. He also mentions the ongoing success of Maniscalco's career despite Riyadh.
Meanwhile, Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari are noted for their appearances at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Ansari's contentious reputation being highlighted. Amy Poehler recently hosted Ansari on her podcast, but they did not seem to discuss the festival.
Netflix has announced a new Eddie Murphy documentary entitled 'Being Eddie,' premiering on November 12, 2024, which delves into Murphy's illustrious career.
John Mulaney will be directing Robbie Hoffman's debut Netflix special.
Other comedy news includes insights from comedians like Gary Gulman, D.L. Hughley, and Caleb Hearon on their work and crowd interactions. There is also a Vulture article on the effectiveness of TikTok for comedians. Jay Leno's watch collection and a new 'Joke Token' technology for protecting comedians’ intellectual property are also touched upon.
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