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Craig Robinson

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Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/25/1971, Scorpio
Profession: Comedian; actor

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Analysis: In the Battle for TV's Future, The Networks Start Fighting Back

May 9, 2014 10:27 AM ET
by Michael Schneider

When Fox Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly stood in front of reporters in January and proclaimed the death of pilot season, he drew a good amount of ribbing from the competition.

Reilly was making the case for torching the broadcast primetime model as we know it — starting with the annual tradition of everyone developing everything all at once. It was a grand pronouncement, particularly in an industry that talks big but can rarely turn on a dime. Nonetheless, change is afoot, and Reilly's not the only one flipping the script.

Apr 15, 2014 05:47 PM ET
by Natalie Abrams

Maya Rudolph is returning to NBC!

The network has set the premiere date for the comic's variety show The Maya Rudolph Show, which will debut on Monday, May 19 at 10/9c.

The Saturday Night Live vet will headline the prime-time variety show, which will feature guest stars...read more

NBC Builds "Playground" to Help Save Comedy

Apr 8, 2014 07:00 PM ET
by Michael Schneider

NBC has enlisted some of its biggest stars and showrunners to help the network find undiscovered comedy talent. The campaign, dubbed the "NBC Comedy Playground," will ultimately lead to two winners who will then develop original series with an eye towards airing in summer 2015.

The "NBC Comedy Playground" advisory board includes...read more

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Year	Title	Description
2014	The Maya Rudolph Show	TV Show Series, Guest
2013	Escape From Planet Earth	Movie, Actor - Doc
2013	Peeples	Movie, Actor - Wade Walker
2013	This Is The End	Movie, Actor - Craig Robinson
2011	The Comedy Awards	TV Show Series, Appearing

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NBC Revamps Last Comic Standing with a New Host and Judges

Mar 21, 2014 05:34 PM ET
by Natalie Abrams

Last Comic Standing will return for an eighth season with a new host and set of judges.

The stand-up comic competition will premiere Thursday, May 22 at 9/8c on NBC, with... read more

After Another Lackluster Season, Can the Network Sitcom Be Saved?

Mar 13, 2014 10:02 AM ET
by Michael Schneider

This was supposed to be the year that popular stars Michael J. Fox, Sean Hayes and Robin Williams triumphantly returned to television and saved the sitcom. But of these three, only Williams is still on the air — and his new show, CBS' The Crazy Ones, is more "solid" than "smash."

"It's hard to launch comedy even in the best of circumstances," says NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt. And network TV circa 2014 is not experiencing the best of circumstances. NBC pulled The Michael J. Fox Show and Sean Saves the World off the network's Thursday night lineup this winter after both shows attracted just around 3 million viewers a week. (Michael J. Fox's remaining episodes may still air.

Jan 6, 2014 04:01 PM ET
by Michael Schneider

A year after originally developing a comedy pilot starring The Office alum Craig Robinson, NBC has picked up a new version of the show. The Peacock Network has given a six-episode order to Mr. Robinson, starring the comedian as a musician who winds up taking a job as a middle school music teacher.