Bill Maher Dolly Parton Backlash, Tom Segura’s New Material, and Ali G Controversy

Johnny Mac covers comedy news for Sept. 1, including backlash to Bill Maher after a Real Time monologue scolding Americans for mourning Dolly Parton too much and joking about tributes. The Minnesota Star Tribune reviews Tom Segura at Acme, noting he’s building a new set from scratch and not addressing his split with Christina P. Michael Che’s four Minneapolis shows at First Avenue reportedly banned bathroom breaks due to Netflix filming and included material on the R-word and fatherhood. Variety reports growing backlash and a campaign urging cinemas to refuse to screen Ali G: Who Iz I? over claims the character is an outdated racist caricature. Other items: Pete Davidson’s new look for crime thriller Tommy Karate, Kenan Thompson substituting for Simon Cowell on AGT, late-night ratings led by Rosie O’Donnell week on Kimmel, Blake Griffin’s new show The Stepback, a Judy Gold podcast, George Lopez’s Big Boys Comedy Fiesta, and LA Times comedians to watch.

00:19 Bill Maher Dolly Backlash

01:17 Tom Segura Starts Fresh

02:22 Michael Che Netflix Taping

03:15 SNL Cast Check In

03:43 Ali G Film Controversy

05:15 Pete Davidson Movie Look

05:57 AGT Simon Out Kenan In

06:30 Late Night Ratings Roundup

07:26 Blake Griffin Late Night Show

09:03 Comedy Podcasts And Festivals

09:38 LA Times Comics To Watch