Ricky Gervais

A Ricky Gervais Extra

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In this week’s show, Ricky Gervais drops by Studio 360. And listening back to the tape, my stomach muscles are aching. We couldn’t wait until the weekend to share a piece of the interview. In this straight-from-the-studio preview, Gervais declares his love for Karl Pilkington, the ‘secret’ behind both the podcast and new HBO show. […]

Ricky Gervais

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12 People Who Should Have Hosted the Emmys Instead of Seth Meyers

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Orphaned bear cubs Jordan and Athena at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association, Port Hardy, British Columbia.

He refused to kill these adorable bear cubs. Now his job is on the line.

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New Podcast: ‘Chatter From America’ Featuring Stephen Merchant

Golden Globes: ‘Descendants,’ Claire Danes, and Ricky Gervais

Last night was the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards and once again Ricky Gervais played host. Gervais did what he does, a little more gently this time around. The stars were out, well Winner Woody Allen didn’t show, but it was a party as usual. Here to weigh in are our Movie Date team, Rafer […]

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Bonus Track: More from Gervais

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Gervais declares his love for Karl Pilkington, the ‘secret’ behind both the podcast and the new HBO show. Plus Gervais does a pitch-perfect impression of Anthony Hopkins from “The Elephant Man.”

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Ricky Gervais

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He’s the British comic who created the original version of “The Office” and captured hilariously the alienation of 9-to-5ers everywhere. Now he’s podcasting and performing stand-up, and no matter what he touches, he makes us laugh. Gervais tells Kurt how his early failure as a pop star helped strengthen his desire to pour everything into […]

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Movies: ‘No Strings Attached,’ ‘The Way Back’ and ‘The Company Men’

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Takeaway Movie Date Podcast co-hosts Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer talk about these new releases.

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Golden Globes: predicting the winners, losers, and envelope pushers

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Sunday is the night of the happiest awards show in Hollywood — the Golden Globes. The Takeaway’s television and movie contributors, Delaina Dixon and Rafer Guzman give their predictions.