The Tonight Show Live, From Behind Blinking Applause Signs

The Tonight Show Badge

In June, Los Angeles magazine sent Conan O’ Brien a bag of goodies to welcome him to Los Angeles. Last Thursday, I thought I’d pay The Tonight Show a visit (yes, I had a friend in town) to see how he’s doing.

Laugh Track: Candor Comedy Show Brings Four Comedians to Fairfax and Melrose

You could walk past Candor near Fairfax and Melrose avenues and not notice it’s there, but the small theatre was packed with hipsters for their monthly comedy show last Tuesday night.

Steve Martin, His Big Bad Banjo, and the L.A. Library

Steve Martin might not be as well known for his banjo playing as for his acting, but as he said Monday night at the Club Nokia, he’s been strumming the banjo as long as he’s been making us laugh—since he was about 17.