The Comedy Issue: Mark McKinney

The Comedy Issue: Mark McKinney
Originally posted at PostCity.com
 

 
 
For our Comedy Issue, we interviewed seven of the city’s top comedians. Today, we present Mark McKinney, the man who brought us characters such as the Head Crusher, the Chicken Lady and …

Best Bruce McCulloch monologues- Now.com

Check out Now.Com’s list of the Best Bruce Monologues and tell us if you agree!
With a clearly defined worldview that blends naivety and weathered cynicism, Bruce McCulloch has always had the sharpest voice of any …

[Article] Kevin McDonald on performing solo, teaching sketch & today’s sketch on TV

Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald on performing solo, teaching sketch comedy and today’s sketch on TV
By Sean L. McCarthy at thecomicscomic.com
Kevin McDonald is a solo act in 2013, but the Kids in the Hall comedian …

Miami Herald: ‘Kids in the Hall’ alum tackles dramedy

Posted on Monday, 09.24.12 at Miami-Herald.com

Canadian actor-comedian Mark McKinney is well-known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the hilariously irreverent hit sketch show The Kids in the Hall (for which he’s best known for his “Chicken Lady” and “Mr. …

Comedy, tunes keep buzz going in the park

Folk Fest fans kick back, enjoy brew or two in sun
By: Rob Williams at Winnipeg Free Press
BIRDS HILL PARK — The Winnipeg Folk Festival was treating first-time festival-goer, comedian Kevin McDonald, pretty, pretty good.
“It’s good. …

Comedian Scott Thompson is still happily ‘shameless’

By Jen Traplin in Metro Ottawa
If you happen across a re-run of The Kids in the Hall, one thing is for sure ­— all these years later, it’s still funny.
“I think we were smart in …

Kid In The Hall Kevin McDonald Taught An Improv Class Right Here In Philly

by Joshua Pelta-Heller in 215Mag.com
 
And he might come back to do it again sometime soon.

If you don’t recognize the name, Kevin McDonald is best known for his hit sketch comedy troupe The Kids In The Hall, and …

Dave Foley still a Kid at heart

Dave Foley still a Kid at heart

BY HEATH MCCOY, CALGARY HERALD APRIL 24, 2012
Photo courtesy of the Laugh Shop Kids in the Hall member Dave Foley is coming to the Laugh Shop in Calgary, April 26 …

HuffPost: Less Than Kind Takes a Bow

Originally posted at The Huffington Post
by Chris Jancelewicz, Lead Entertainment Editor, Huffington Post Canada

 
Canadians have the TV comedy market cornered. That’s not me being a smug Canadian, it’s just fact.
Think about it. In addition to the …

Torontoist: Cruel to be Kind

Mark tweeted about the season finale of Less Than Kind this upcoming weekend and added that there was a nice note from The Torontoist.
The Weekend
Less Than Kind closes out a third season, which has been one …

Awkward: A Night of Queer Comedic Storytelling w/ Paul Bellini

We know Paul as the towel clad, non speaking, long-time writer and honorary Kid in the Hall. This week, Paul will speak on his most embarrassing, awkward stories at Awkward: A Night of Queer Comedic Storytelling
From Xtra.ca
I …

Scott Thompson talks Cancer and Kids in the Hall Reunion

Admin Note: This article was published in 2010, however I just found it, read it and fell in love with it. Enjoy!
 

 
As far as I’m concerned, you can’t really be an authentic Canadian unless you …

McKinney’s ‘Less Than Kind’ airing in US on DirecTv’s Audience Network

After a move from CityTV to HBO Canada, Less Than Kind now airs in the US via DirecTv’s Audience Network! Click here for details on showtimes!
 

Photo by: Handout
Originally posted January 13, 2012 at Dose.ca
Gemini award-winning series …

Why I love my City, by Bruce McCulloch

Why I Love My City: Bruce McCulloch on Calgary
originally posted at The Atlantic Cities

Bruce McCulloch has played a flying pig, a grumpy old man named Gordon, even a cancer patient for laughs. The comedian, director and …

AskMen.com: Mark McKinney, a funny Canadian

Interview: Mark McKinney
We sat down with funnyman Mark McKinney to discuss his work on Kids in the Hall, SNL and other hysterical gigs.
By AskMen Editors, Editorial Staff
Why is he famous?
He was one of the creators …

Kevin McDonald shares his comedy secrets

Thanks Tavie! 
Those who can do, teach – Kevin McDonald shares his comedy secrets

February 28, 2012

By Mike Ross

Everyone’s a comedian – that’s one cliche come true in the age of the internet. What will NEVER become a …

Scott Thompson From Kids in the Hall Grows Up

Scott Thompson From Kids in the Hall Grows Up
December 21, 2011 | by Chris Azzopardi at David Magazine

Scott Thompson is still a kid in the hall, but his outlook on life – it doesn’t always get better, Queer …

Kevin McDonald recommends books

Kevin McDonald recommends

On December 16, 2011 8:34 AM

 
CBC Books is always on the look-out for book recommendations from some of our CBC personalities who love a good story. Recently, we caught up with Kevin McDonald and …

Kevin McDonald- Ear Hair — Who Knew?

Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer, director and co-founder of “The Kids in the Hall” in an article for the Huffington Post
 
Time. As I get older and realize that I have less and less time on this …

Torontoist – Reel Toronto: Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

 
Originally posted at The Torontoist
Reel Toronto: Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Toronto’s extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, …