The hot cable comedy project, which has Billy Crystal attached to star, co-write and executive produce, Burn Notice creator Matt Nix co-writing/executive producing and Curb Your Enthusiasm and Borat‘s ...

The Comedians is rooted in the familiar conceit of a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a comedy sketch show, this one centered on the unlikely pairing of Billy Crystal and Josh Gad. It’s even ...

At its upfront presentation in March, FX announced that it was launching a new channel, FXX, focused on comedy. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The League,” “Legit” and “Totally Biased With W.

Billy Crystal is coming back to the small screen, and not just via his upcoming HBO special. Crystal’s new comedy pilot, “The Comedians,” has received a series order from FX, according to Deadline.

Crystal will play veteran comedian who is reluctantly paired with an edgier up-and-coming star, played by Gad. The Fox TV Studios series is targeted for premiere next year. “Comedians” is billed as a ...

UPDATE 12:30 PM: FX just confirmed the series pickup of The Comedians, which has received a 13-episode order and will begin production later this year for a 2015 launch. The night one of the most ...