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Displaying all articles tagged:
Ricky Gervais
it’s a living
Nov. 4, 2024
Inside the Life of a Full-Time David Brent Impersonator
“I never talk about money. I do okay. It allows me to drive a nice car and live in a house and go on holidays, put it that way.â€
By
Ralph Jones
in this climate?!
June 7, 2024
What’s So Funny About Greta Thunberg?
Comedians across the political spectrum can’t stop doing jokes about the Earth-minded Swede.
By
Hershal Pandya
stand-up
Jan. 5, 2024
11 Signs You’re Watching an Edgy Comedy Special
None of them will shock you.
By
Kathryn VanArendonk
the gold rush
Jan. 6, 2020
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2020 Golden Globes
From Stellan Skarsgård’s lack of eyebrows to Phoebe Waller-Bridge thanking Obama to Quentin Tarantino thanking himself.
By
Jackson McHenry
and
Kathryn VanArendonk
golden globes 2020
Jan. 5, 2020
Excuse Me, What Did Ricky Gervais Have to Say About Dame Judi Dench?
The Golden Globes host got bleeped for his joke about
Cats.
By
Zoe Haylock
golden globes 2020
Jan. 5, 2020
Just 6 Faces of Celebrities Reacting to Ricky Gervais’s Monologue
That Ronan Farrow joke wasn’t half bad though.
By
Halle Kiefer
awards season
Jan. 3, 2020
How to Watch the Golden Globe Awards Sunday Night
This is
Cats’
chance to get its paws on some gold.
By
Rebecca Alter
controversy
Dec. 21, 2019
Ricky Gervais Under Fire for Transphobic ‘Joke’ Tweets
A Twitter user asked Gervais, “So are you telling a joke or taking a stance? Cause if it was a joke it fell flat.â€
By
Chris Murphy
last night on late night
Nov. 23, 2019
Ricky Gervais’s Golden Globes Hosting Prep: Lawyers!
And little else.
By
Devon Ivie
golden globes 2020
Nov. 12, 2019
Ricky Gervais Returning to Host the 2020 Golden Globes
It will mark Gervais’s fifth Globes hosting gig.
By
Megh Wright
before they were stars
May 29, 2019
Before
The Office
, There Was
Golden Years
Looking back on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s first TV collaboration.
By
Ramsey Ess
trailer mix
Feb. 22, 2019
Ricky Gervais Has Terminal Pessimism in the
After Life
Trailer
The six-part series premieres on Netflix March 8.
By
Megh Wright
from the archives
Mar. 30, 2018
Garry Shandling and Ricky Gervais’s Epic Sparring Match
Looking back on an incredibly awkward interview between the high-energy Brit and Zen-energy American.
By
Ramsey Ess
Mar. 13, 2018
Ricky Gervais: Humanity
Needs an Empathy Lesson
What’s hiding behind the professional victimology of Ricky Gervais?
By
Matt Zoller Seitz
Mar. 1, 2018
‘Ricky Gervais: Humanity’ Premieres on Netflix Later This Month
Back in December, Ricky Gervais announced that he had a new standup special in the works at Netflix called Humanity, and today the streaming […]
By
Megh Wright
Jan. 2, 2018
Netflix Adds a Second Standup Special from Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has two standup specials heading to Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming network has bought the rights to […]
By
Megh Wright
June 21, 2017
Ricky Gervais on Comedy, Religion, and Kathy Griffin’s Trump Scandal
“What really annoys me is that Trump has convinced his gang that the real enemy is the Hollywood liberal elite.â€
By
Stacey Wilson Hunt
good one: a podcast about jokes
Feb. 13, 2017
Jim Gaffigan Breaks Down Joke ‘Writing,’ Talks Cable News and Ricky Gervais
It’s the first episode of Vulture’s new comedy podcast
Good One.
By
Jesse David Fox
Jan. 17, 2017
‘David Brent: Life on the Road’ Premieres on Netflix Next Month
You’ll be able to catch up on what David Brent’s been up to when Ricky Gervais’s new mockumentary David Brent: Life on the Road hits Netflix […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Oct. 25, 2016
Ricky Gervais Talks Cucumbers and Pendulums
Gervais gets very detailed about ageing.
By
Tolly Wright
Oct. 13, 2016
ABC Orders ‘Five to Survive’ Game Show from Ricky Gervais
ABC just ordered a new game show co-produced by Ricky Gervais. According to Deadline, the network has given a series order to an hourlong game […]
By
Megh Wright
music videos
July 1, 2016
Ricky Gervais Debuts Folk Song ‘Lady Gypsy’
You can smell the crushed heather from here.
By
Halle Kiefer
June 22, 2016
Watch Some Clips from Last Night’s ‘Maya & Marty’ Featuring Ricky Gervais […]
Maya Rudolph and Martin Short’s Maya & Marty returned to NBC last night, and in addition to Kenan Thompson and Mikey Day, the episode featured […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
June 18, 2016
You Are Probably Much Better at Celebrity Impressions Than Ricky Gervais
Truly a mediocre De Niro.
By
Devon Ivie
trailer mix
June 17, 2016
David Brent: Life on the Road
Trailer: Probably
Too
Funky
It’s Ricky Gervais’sÂ
Office
spinoff movie.
By
Nate Jones
the industry
June 14, 2016
Ricky Gervais’s
Office
Spinoff Coming to Netflix
The streaming giant acquired
David Brent: Life on the Road
.
By
Nate Jones
June 14, 2016
‘David Brent: Life on the Road’ Is Headed to Netflix
Ricky Gervais’s David Brent mockumentary is headed to Netflix. According to Variety, Gervais revealed on Opie with Jim Norton today that David […]
By
Megh Wright
May 4, 2016
Larry Wilmore and the History of the Insurgent Host
Depending on who you ask, Larry Wilmore either bombed horribly at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, or he was the best host in nearly a […]
By
John Hugar
Apr. 27, 2016
Ricky Gervais Talks David Brent, ‘The Office,’ and Twitter on ‘Late Night’
Here’s a clip from Ricky Gervais’s visit to last night’s Late Night, where he talks about his upcoming David Brent movie Life on the Road, what […]
By
Megh Wright
party chat
Apr. 23, 2016
Hey Journalists, Ricky Gervais Thinks Your Profession Is ‘Good and Honorable’
Thanks, Ricky!
By
Madeline Raynor
trailer mix
Apr. 12, 2016
Watch Gervais in
Special Correspondents
Trailer
The struggle.
By
E. Alex Jung
Apr. 7, 2016
David Brent Is Back in the First ‘Life on the Road’ Teaser Trailer
Ricky Gervais is bringing David Brent back to fans with a brand new mockumentary this year, and today the first teaser trailer hit the […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 23, 2016
Here’s the First Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Special Correspondents’ Starring […]
2016’s Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais is set to make his solo feature directorial debut next month when his film Special Correspondents […]
By
Megh Wright
golden globes 2016
Jan. 10, 2016
See Ricky Gervais’s Full Golden Globes Monologue
Fourth time’s a … something.
By
Nate Jones
Jan. 8, 2016
Ricky Gervais, Conan O’Brien, and Andy Richter Play a Game of ‘Asshole or […]
When it comes to today’s late night shows, Conan is a little different from the rest – most notably, O’Brien and crew tend to go for sketches, […]
By
Megh Wright
golden globes 2016
Oct. 26, 2015
Oh Good, Ricky Gervais Is Hosting the Golden Globes Again
He last hosted in 2012.
By
Nate Jones
Oct. 26, 2015
Ricky Gervais to Host the 2016 Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais just can’t get enough of the Golden Globes. According to Deadline, Gervais has officially signed on to host next year’s Golden […]
By
Megh Wright
June 23, 2015
Ricky Gervais’s David Brent Mockumentary Hits Theaters Next Year
While his original plan was to bring it to television at HBO, Netflix, or the BBC, Ricky Gervais has now found a home for his in-the-works […]
By
Megh Wright
casting couch
June 6, 2015
Vera Farmiga and America Ferrera Join Ricky Gervais’s Netflix Movie
They’ll act alongside Eric Bana.
By
Greg Cwik
Apr. 8, 2015
Ricky Gervais Played Some Pranks at His Mother’s Funeral
During last night’s Conan, guest Ricky Gervais proved that he comes from a funny family when he looked back on his mother’s funeral, which he […]
By
Megh Wright
the industry
Apr. 6, 2015
Netflix Is Making a Movie With Ricky Gervais
Special Correspondents
.
By
E. Alex Jung
Apr. 6, 2015
Ricky Gervais Shares an Important Message for Annie Lennox on ‘The Tonight […]
Here’s a clip from Ricky Gervais’s visit to Friday’s Tonight Show, where he decided to clear up a misunderstanding with Annie Lennox involving […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Dec. 10, 2014
Watch Jimmy Fallon Flip Lips With Ricky Gervais on
The Tonight Show
You will never be able to un-hear Ricky Gervais’s laugh.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Nov. 20, 2014
Stephen Merchant’s Undying Love for the Romantic Comedy
Despite all of its cringe-worthy moments, the original version of The Office was at its core a love story between the characters Tim and Dawn. […]
By
Phil Davidson
Oct. 31, 2014
Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana to Star in French Comedy Remake ‘Special […]
Legendary comedic duo Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana have teamed up for a new film. THR reports that the pair will star in a remake of the 2009 […]
By
Megh Wright
follow-ups
Aug. 6, 2014
Ricky Gervais Is Making a Big-Screen Follow-up to the U.K.
Office
About David Brent pursuing his dream of becoming a rock star.
By
Anna Silman
July 24, 2014
Ricky Gervais Tells Seth Meyers Why He’s Angry with ‘Big Sweaty Slob’ […]
Here’s a clip from Ricky Gervais’s interview on last night’s Late Night, in which he and Meyers talk about the differences between US and UK […]
By
Megh Wright
June 3, 2014
Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Fallon Played Word Sneak, Despite Gervais’s […]
Ricky Gervais was on The Tonight Show last night, and he and Fallon played “Word Sneakâ€, the game in which each person has a list of five […]
By
Adam Frucci
tv
May 2, 2014
Here’s a Trailer for
Derek
Season 2
Derek meets his dad.
By
Anna Silman
Mar. 24, 2014
Ricky Gervais Wants David Brent to Star in a Rock Band Mockumentary
Ricky Gervais has been reviving his classic Office character David Brent several times over the past year – from the web short “The Return of […]
By
Megh Wright
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