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Plot: Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces” dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.

Review: It pains me to think that a generation is growing up that does not hold Steve Martin in the same regard as generations past. At 78 years old, Martin was the biggest comedian of all time for some, a movie star for others, and one of the old guys from Only Murders in the Building for the rest.

In response to New York's interview with 35 women accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault, folk singer Janis Ian has come forward with her own story of poor treatment at Cosby's hands. "I have a personal stake" in the story, Ian revealed on her Facebook page. "No, I was not sexually bothered by Bill Cosby. We met because he was curious about me." At the time Ian was 16 years old, promoting her controversial interracial love song "Society's Child." On the eve of her first TV performance on The Smothers Brothers Show, she fell asleep in her female chaperone's lap, a fact that Cosby apparently noticed. "A while later," Ian writes, "my manager called me into her office. 'What happened at the Smothers Brothers show?!' I had no idea what she was talking about, and said so. 'Well, no one else on TV is willing to have you on. Not...

This is what it's like to sit at a restaurant table with Amy Poehler and Adam Scott during the after-party for "A.C.O.D" (which stands for "Adult Children of Divorce"), the pair's well-received indie comedy that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.

It was a popular table. More than once, onlookers approached and tried to talk with Poehler and Scott. (I can only imagine this happens to them a lot.) One man, an employee at the restaurant, told Poehler that he'd worked with her at another restaurant, in Chicago, circa 1994 -- long before Amy Poehler became Amy Poehler. Poehler recognized her former co-worker immediately, even though she hadn't seen him in 19 years.

Poehler and Scott, who star on "Parks and Recreation" as the newly engaged Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt, enjoy an easy rapport with one another. (Their timing was so impeccable that Poehler almost had me believing...

George Clooney will make a movie based on the life of '60s comedians Tom Smothers and Dicky Smothers. The brothers starred in their own '60s CBS show and transformed themselves from clean-cut comics into counterculture stars. Their shows featured performances from bands such as The Who and The Doors, while Steve Martin and Rob Reiner were among the writing staff for The Smothers Brothers Show. Clooney and his producing partner (more)...

George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Productions are developing a biopic about60s comedians Tom and Dicky Smothers for Sony Pictures. Deadline reports that the project is based on David Bianculli book Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story Of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman are currently writing the script for Clooney and Heslov to produce. The project is still in the early stages and it’s not known if Clooney will star or direct.

The Smothers Brothers Show ran on CBS from 1967-69 and were known for making waves both on and off the screen during the tumultuous social climate of the times. They went from “squeaky clean comics to counterculture troublemakers. They were aided by a writing staff that included Steve Martin, and Rob Reiner and they were the first to introduce liberal hippie politics into the mainstream, as well as cutting edge rock acts like The Who,...

George Clooney is a big fan of cinematic nostalgia, particularly when it involves television. We’ve seen it in his career before with the likes of Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind and Good Night, And Good Luck. Now it appears he’s channelling the past again, developing a film based on the lives of ‘60s comedians Tom and Dicky Smothers.If you’ve never heard of them, we sympathise, and offer this brief info-blast. The Smothers Brothers show ran between 1967 and 1969, shoving boundaries as American culture erupted in change around them. While they began as easy gagmen, they soon evolved into counterculture troublemakers. As well helping to introduce musical acts such as The Who, Jefferson Airplane and The Doors, their writing staff boasted the talents of Steve Martin and Rob Reiner, among others. Such was the change in their material over time that they ended up fired by Us network...

Ellen DeGeneres's fourth TBS variety showcase is set to air on Sunday, June 27th

On Wednesday, June 16th, Ellen DeGeneres returns to Chicago for the 'A Very Funny Festival: Just for Laughs' event, where she will tape her fourth annual variety showcase Ellen's Somewhat Special Special. This once-a-year spectacular will feature live music, specialty acts and Ellen's unique brand of comedy. The show is set to air on TBS beginning Sunday, June 27th, at 9/8 central.

We recently tracked down Ellen to find out more about this exciting event. Here is what she had to say:

Have you been to Chicago before?

Ellen DeGeneres: I have, I love Chicago.

What Chicago stuff will you incorporate into the show and also what do you like to do on your own in Chicago?

Ellen DeGeneres: Well, I don't get a chance to do too much because they keep me pretty busy getting,...

A comedy writer is suing Walt Disney claiming he was the brainchild behind hit TV show Hannah Montana. Buddy Sheffield filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday alleging breach of contract, breach of confidence, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. Sheffield - who has written for The Smothers Brothers Show and Dolly - claims he pitched an idea for a television series called Rock And Roland to the Disney Channel in 2001. According to the lawsuit, the story was about a junior high school student who lived a secret double life as a rock star. Sheffield claims Disney plagiarized the idea for their show Hannah Montana and is demanding a share of the revenue. Disney bosses were unavailable for comment.