As 2009 comes to a close, the staffers at Comedy.com look ahead to the new year. Below are our favorite comics, sketch groups, TV shows, websites and all around funny things you MUST see in 2010. We love these things and hope you will too. If you don’t, we’ll still be your friend. We promise.
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Landline TV
If there’s a non-desk cam video you love on YouTube, it’s probably from the folks at Landline TV. This year they struck deals with both Revision3 and Babelgum. If you’ve missed them, check out “‘Mad Men’ In 60 Seconds” and their video featuring kids reenacting the first Thanksgiving. Who knew children looked so cute with guns?
Nick Kroll
You might not know him now, but I guarantee he will be a household name in 2010. He is an amazing stand up, has hilarious characters and appears in “The League.” Watch Kroll as Bobby Bottleservice in “The Ed Hardy Boyz: The Case Of The Missing Sick Belt Buckle.”
Scott Gairdner
If you’ve heard of Scott-ober or the “Sex Offender Shuffle,” then you know of Scott Gairdner. This young video director is poised to have a banner year in 2010. Check out his YouTube channel Zoltarkill. He’s been slowly rising for a while, and his most recent work has been featured on several high profile blogs. Now, do the shuffle!
Garfunkel and Oates
At the end of the year, the adorable comedy team Garfunkel and Oates appeared on “The Jay Leno Show.” They’re slated for more shows and late night appearances in 2010, plus Kate Micucci (Oates) has a recurring role on “Scrubs.” Watch for thee two to breakout (but, sadly, not makeout) in 2010.
“The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret”
This UK comedy pairs David Cross with Will Arnett. We can’t wait to see it online.
Erika Adickman
Whether you’re checking out Pop Waffle, My Parents Joined Facebook, reading her Tumblr or at a showing of her “Troop Beverly Hills” road show, you will experience the brilliance of Adickman this year. She’s everywhere and can’t be stopped.
Barats And Bereta
This comedy troupe from Spokane, Washington is one of the best on the Internet.
Jimmy Pardo
Jimmy Pardo is a stand up comedian and actor. He’s the warm up comedian for “The Tonight Show” and hosts the podcast “Never Not Funny.” After years of toiling in comedy, this year he’s set for success.
“Jersey Mother F-ing Shore”
This is the greatest show on television. It had a huge premiere and is sure to air amazing booze and boob filled episodes into the new year. Just ask the executive who put it on the air.
Bloomington Brothers
This is an up-and-coming sketch team on YouTube. Everything they do is hilarious. This proves that comedy still exists in the Midwest… underneath a letterman jacket.
Miller Vote Roberts
TJ Miller and Jordan Vogt-Roberts have been collaborators for years since the formation of the comedy group Blerds. This year TJ Milller is slated to star in the new “Yogi Bear” movie and the team has a short entitled “Successful Alcoholics” set to premiere at Sundance. Below, watch TJ’s funny audition tape (directed by Vogt Robers), a classic Blerds sketch and the trailer for “Successful Alcoholics.” Finally, I have something to aspire to become.
Kyle Kinane
Kyle Kinane is blowing up. He regularly opens for Patton Oswalt and is a fixture on Los Angeles comedy scene. Watch his appearance on “Last Call With Carson Daly.”
TheOatmeal.com
After you read Comedy.com every morning, be sure to check out The Oatmeal. This website is hilarious. Recent posts include 20 Things Worth Knowing About Beer and How “Twilight” Works. In 2010, be sure to buy their comic “5 Very Good Reasons To Punch A Dolphin In The Mouth.”
Andy Daly
Andy Daly was the hit of the Montreal Comedy Festival and is huge on the alt comedy scene. You may not recognize him, but you will definitely hear about him in 2010. Get a first look here.
Angela Trimbur
She’s hot and funny. What more do you want? Trimbur has starred in numerous Funny or Die videos and has appeared on “Reno 911!” and “The League.” She’s almost guaranteed something big in the new year.
Olde English
This sketch group recently had success with this video of Obama photobombing an couple’s entire relationship. Watch for them to produce more great works soon!
Chris Singel’s To Do List
Comedy.com marketing guru Chris Singel is an idea man. Throughout the year he has produced a megaton of ideas (see the list below)… if he could only follow through on them. Sadly, improv is his unforgiving mistress that takes up all his time. The only thing he crossed of his list this year was farting in conference room. Chris, good luck in 2010! We’re sure your catchphrase “Remember when widgets weren’t a thing?” will take off soon.
Gil Ozeri
Gil Ozeri is a writer, comedian and actor who is on the verge of greatness. He’s a UCB legend, has appeared in several successful videos and stars in his own one man show. He’s also famous for a series of prank calls he placed to a phone sex line. Watch the one where he is obsessed with slang from the 1990s.
Mail Order Comedy
This sketch team has a television show in development at Comedy Central entitled “5th Year.” Watch one of their funniest episodes from the web series that caught Comedy Central’s eye.
Affion Crockett
Not only is he great eye candy, Affion Crockett is a hot comic and up-and-coming YouTube star. Here’s his reel.
Manbabies.com
While this site was a niche hit in 2009, we predict this sucker is going wide in 2010. Who can resist baby faces on the bodies of grown men? We can’t.
Everything Is Terrible
Everything Is Terrible makes retro clips wonderful. Each day the website features old clips from archaic television shows, movies, infomercials and commercial. For example, here’s their first famous video “So Your Cat Wants A Massage?”
FX
FX has created quite a comedy slate. In 2010, it will debut terrific new comedies and bring back its old hits. Watch these clips, from “The Archer,” “Louie” “The League” and “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.”
“The Archer”
“Louie” (NSFW)
“The League”
“It’s Always Sunny Philadelphia”
Watch out for these funny comedians, TV shows and sketch groups in 2010. Remember you heard them here first! Think we forgot something? Do you know someone who is THE funniest person in the world? Be sure to leave their name in our comments below.
If you still can’t let go of 2009, be sure to check out our 16 Things That Made Being A Geek Awesome in 2009 and 15 Things That Made Comedians Awesome in 2009.
