Tom Lewis Contributing Reporter, Entertainment
Thomas Attila Lewis writes for KPCC's "Without A Net" pop culture blog.
Tom is a longtime member of the Television Critics Association. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in film studies. He's also a standup comedian and performer with performances from Pasadena's own Ice House to New York's Comedy Cellar and comedy festivals among his experiences.
Lewis grew up in Hollywood and Pasadena, where he watched the 210 get built in front of his house on Corson Street.
Stories by Tom Lewis
The tweet that shook the Oscars; 'After Lately' premieres
The tweet that shook the Oscars isn't about a 9 year-old. The doc about comedy fave Eddie Pepitone is now out on iTunes. Chelsea Handler's "After Lately" returns.
"SouthLAnd" is back on TNT tonight, don't miss it
The week's TV picks, podcast downloads, and releases include the return of "SouthLAnd," Christoph Waltz on "SNL" and a new Fiona & Cake episode of "Adventure Time"
A remote check in from the Blizzard of '13
What's really going on in the Blizzard of '13? For a vast area with several microclimates, it could be a whole lot of nothing.
Sunday lineup returns as does AMC's "The Walking Dead"
"Walking Dead" returns this Sunday after a zombie-inducing SNL starring Justin Bieber. Excellent podcasts from Marc Maron, Greg Fitzsimmons, and introducing DVDASA!
After 7 underappreciated seasons, "30 Rock" departs
Wednesday marks FX's premiere of "The Americans," Thursday is the series finale of "30 Rock," and Friday is a performance by rising comic Dan St. Germain.
This week's entertainment picks for TV, comedy, podcasts, etc.
"Bored To Death" fans rejoice as word leaks of a film in development, also check out this week's entertainment notes, comedy, podcasts, etc.
FX is basic cable's reply to NBC's Thursday night comedies
Thursday is FX's big night of comedy with season premieres of "Archer" and "Totally Biased" as well as the series premiere of "Legit." Also: SF Sketchfest
Kimmel moves to 11:35pm, TV premieres abound this week
The Roundup returns in 2013 with TV, comedy, event, and podcast picks for your week. Jimmy Kimmel moves his show to 11:35pm tonight - will late night implode?
The 10 best comedy releases of 2012
The 10 best comedy releases (CD, DVD, streaming) of 2012 include several self-released specials as well as those of LA-based comics.
An interview with politically astute comic W. Kamau Bell
An interview with W. Kamau Bell, star of FX's "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell," he performs at The Largo on Friday, December 7.
Interview with comedian and writer Demetri Martin
Our interview with comedian and writer Demetri Martin who tells us about his new DVD and CD, "Demetri Martin. Standup Comedian," which are both very different.
Interview with comedian Lewis Black of Comedy Central
Comedian Lewis Black, the longtime political commentator for "The Daily Show," will have his most recent special premiere on Comedy Central tonight at midnight.
Comic Todd Barry talks up his special which debuts tonight
Comedian Todd Barry's new special, "Super Crazy," premieres tonight on Comedy Central at 10pm. Barry will also be featured on the current season of "Louie" on FX.
Interview with LA-based comedian/actor/writer Matt Braunger
Actor, comedian, writer Matt Braunger's hilarious new Comedy Central special, "Matt Braunger: Shovel Fighter," premieres July 14 at 11pm.
Interview w/comic Jim Norton whose special premieres on EPIX
Jim Norton is known by millions for his work on "The Opie & Anthony Show," reporting for "The Tonight Show," & more. His first special in 5 years premieres tomorrow!
