Office star Mackenzie Crook adds another string to his creative bow with a children's book. He tells Stephen Jewell how the idea came to him. From appearing alongside Ricky Gervais as the gormless Gareth Keenan in The Office to his turn as one of Johnny...

When I reflect back on last year, I think that we needed more comedy. We made a commitment with Brian that we were going to go that direction this year. I think it was the right choice. Do you think Billy should be edgy and mean, like Ricky Gervais? ...

Love' by Led Zeppelin." PHOTOS: Winter TV preview The off-color remark was later deleted, with Wilson offering an apology Tuesday. "Apparently my poorly conceived date rape tweet upset a lot of folks," he wrote. "Not a good topic to joke about. Sorry...

(GET IT??? Okay, whatever, it's not funny at all.) However the network may have a hit on its hands with the April 15 premiere of Girls, executive produced by Judd Apatow—you know, that Freaks and Geeks and Bridesmaids and Knocked Up and a billion other...

(GET IT??? Okay, whatever, it's not funny at all.) However the network may have a hit on its hands with the April 15 premiere of Girls, executive produced by Judd Apatow—you know, that Freaks and Geeks and Bridesmaids and Knocked Up and a billion other...

Gervais was terrified he would be killed by a sausage. The British comedian – who has become best known for his acerbic put-downs when presenting the Golden Globes – decided to lose weight a few years ago because he was scared one too many of the meaty...

I had figured things out, for the most part, in terms of my goals and my wants and dreams and what was giving me happiness, ultimately. So I think if it had happened early in life, I don't know if it would have been the same story." When Morgan asked...

When I reflect back on last year, I think that we needed more comedy. We made a commitment with Brian that we were going to go that direction this year. I think it was the right choice. Do you think Billy should be edgy and mean, like Ricky Gervais? ...

Guy’ consistently walks the line between funny and offensive, sometimes acting as both simultaneously. This week, the show featured Ricky Gervais as an annoying dolphin who becomes an unwelcome house guest at the Griffin house. During the episode, in...

But, you don't disappoint, next you'll tell us that Gervais is a comedian, right? American troops do not lose wars, leaders lose wars Major Pain I find Bill Maher and Pierce Morgans comments pretty disgusting. However Ricky Gervais does not shy away...

I had figured things out, for the most part, in terms of my goals and my wants and dreams and what was giving me happiness, ultimately. So I think if it had happened early in life, I don't know if it would have been the same story." When Morgan asked...

The star of such films as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love," the 49-year-old likely found his greatest fame playing Michael Scott in "The Office." Tonight Carell tells Piers Morgan why he felt his character had to be more likable than...

A basic familiarity with the pair is embedded in the show’s format. Not only is Karl only a pseudo-celebrity because of them, but since Karl is doing the show at their behest, it’s always had the conceit that he needs to continually check in with them...

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"I play a little bit of a slut," Gaga said of her appearance in the episode according to Entertainment Weekly. "The apple doesn't fall far from my artistic tree." Some other noteworthy celebrity cameos to star in the Simpsons over the years include...

The show clip that most Ricky Gervais fans had seen online before the premiere was the one truly funny scene in the episode. Granted, it’s painfully hysterical, but does not compensate for the remaining 25 minute comedic draught. Hopefully Gervais has...

But no, it's less than a year old and won a People's Choice Award, suggesting a scary resurgence of the kind of hammy retro farce parodied by Ricky Gervais via his Extras character, Andy Millman, who is forced to dumb down his sitcom to the point of...

Spirits" aside, Liam Neeson is not exactly noted for his forays into the world of comedy, but on the "Life's Too Short" (Sun. , 10:30 p.m. EST on HBO) Series Premiere he decided to expand his horizons and give improv comedy a whirl. So "The Grey" star...

Big picture: Climb aboard your time machine and head to this year's Academy Awards. For starters, perpetual '90s host Billy Crystal (the anti-Ricky Gervais) returns to active duty at age 63. You can also watch a silent film - The Artist - take home...