Big News @ iO West

About this original series

SNL meets The Daily Show in this constantly changing news-driven sketch romp through a week’s worth of headlines. Every Sunday at 9 Big News brings you a brand new 60-minute scripted show, which has been called the most ambitious weekly schedule of any LA theater. Come see the show the LA Times called, “a marathon of mockery that shows no sign of slowing down.” To buy episodes on DVD for $5, please contact StudioFred.com

  • # Episodes

    46 episodes
  • Rating

    TV-UN

Episodes of Big News @ iO West

    • Top Story! Weekly with standup Asterios Kokkinos

      Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 10: "Live from Minnesota" 1. TMZ R.I.P. by Michael Hughes Harvey Levin (Jim), Max aka Surfer Guy (Christopher), Dreadlocks Guy (Matt), Formerly Spiky-Haired Creepy Guy (Ray), Sarcastic Brunette Girl (Kipleigh), Sassy Black Girl (Derek), Guy Who Looks Like John Cusack in the '80's (Gregg) 2. I.O.U. by Erich Eilenberger Arnold Schwarzenegger (Phillip), John Chiang (Erich), Bank Teller (Jen) 4m15s 3. THE COFFEE PULL by Matt Blitz Mahmoud A...

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        57:48
    • Top Story! Weekly with standup John Fugelsang

      Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 11: "Revenge of the Fallen" 1. THE HAMSTERS MEMORIAL by Ben Boodman Dad (Jim), Mom (Melissa), Son (Michael), Brooke (Kipleigh), Al (Derek), Usher (Matt), John (Gregg), Brother (Peter) 2. MCNAIR THERE by Tom Repetto Walter (Peter), Denise (Melissa) 4m16s 3. MANCHURIAN FRANKEN by Matt Blitz Barbara (Kipleigh), Harry (Derek), Roland (Matt), Al (Jim), Lorne (Gregg) 8m4s 4. POINT/COUNTERPOINT by Scott Garner Announcer (Kipleigh), Gertrude (M...

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        59:19
    • Top Story! Weekly 6-28-09 with standup Sean Green

      Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 9: "Presenting the Jackson 4" 1. HUMAN NATURE by Michael Hughes Craig Harvey (Jim), Reporter #1 (Gregg), Reporter #2 (Tammie), Reporter #3 (Derek), Reporter #4 (Melissa), Reporter #5 (Brian), Reporter #6 (Matt), Reporter #7 (Kipleigh) 2. NO SMOKING, MR. PRESIDENT by Tom Repetto Barack (Derek), Michelle (Tammie), Wolf (Phillip), Joe (Gregg) 4m04s 3. GOVERNOR ON A HOT TIN ROOF by Michael Hughes Jenny Sanford (Melissa), Andre Bauer (Brian)...

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        58:06
    • Top Story! Weekly 6-21-09 with standup Vance San...

      Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* Episode 8: "Thou Dost Protest Too Much" 1. INTERNET HATING by Greg Shouse Hillary (Susan), Mahmoud (Matt M.), Al (Phillip) 2. RA-RA-RIOT by Erich Eilenberger Narrator (Jim), Mohammed (Matt H.), Joe (Christopher) 4m00s 3. ADDERALL by Spencer Dobson Doctor (Peter), Mr. Smith (Brian), Mrs. Smith (Melissa) 6m52s 4. EL PARADE DE LOS LAKERS by Tom Repetto Joe (Christopher), Mickey (Matt M.), Jerry (Jim), Phil (Phillip), Jeannie (Susan), Kobe (Matt H....

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        59:44
    • Top Story! Weekly 6-14-09 with standup Heather T...

      Chapter skip by clicking the links! ************* 1. COMING OUT LIKE ADAM by Ben Boodman Zack (Derek), Lance (Jimmy), Clay (Christopher), Rod (Michael), Carrie (Kipleigh), Tom (Phillip), Tinky Winky (Artemis) 2. WELCOME TO CHRYSLER/FIAT by Erich Eilenberger Giovanni (Neil), Bernadette (Melissa), Luke (Michael), Francesca (Bailee) 5m33s 3. LETS MAKE A DEARR by Tom Repetto Al (Phillip), Howie (Christopher), Kim (Artemis) 10m00s 4. BRUIN PRIDE by Michael Hughes Caitlin (Melissa), Hunter (Jimmy), ...

      • Release date
        Jul 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        57:36
    • Top Story! Weekly 6-7-09 with standup Bennie Art...

      Episode 6: "Talk Like an Egyptian" 1. ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN by Erich Eilenberger Barack Obama (Matt), Joe Biden (Phillip), Tim Geithner (Danny), Lawrence Summers (Peter), Sonia Sotomayor (Melissa), Hillary Clinton (Kipleigh) 2. FORTUNATE SON by Michael Hughes Kim Jong-Il (Artemis), Kim Jong-Un (Bailee), Kim Jong-Chul (Erich), Kim Jong-Nam (Adam) 5m32s 3. AL QAE-DUH by Rick Paulas Abdul (Danny), Khalil (Adam) 10m32s 4. CHENEY LATELY by Markus Kublin Dick (Phillip), Liz (Kipleigh), Harry (Erich...

      • Release date
        Jun 12, 2009
      • Runtime
        56:39
    • Top Story! Weekly 5-31-09 with standup Blaine Ca...

      Episode 5: "Supreme Court Side Story" 1. WHO DOESN?T LOVE A BBQ? by Joanna Quraishi and Michael Hughes Barack Obama (Jason), Kim Jong-Il (Artemis), George Bush (Phillip), Sonia Sotomayor (Melissa), Joe Biden (Jimmy), Rush Limbaugh (George), Newt Gingrich (Gregg) 2. TERMINATOR: RELATIONS by Douglas Sarine John Connor (Ray), Doctor (George), Reese (Douglas) 4m50s 3. A NEW JAY by Michael Hughes Jay Leno (Jimmy), Kevin Eubanks (Jason), Johnny Carson's Ghost (Phillip) 10m00s 4. BEAT THE PRESS by Kr...

      • Release date
        Jun 3, 2009
      • Runtime
        58:07
    • Top Story! Weekly 5-17-09 with standup Jimmy Dore

      See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

      • Release date
        May 24, 2009
      • Runtime
        58:13
    • Top Story! Weekly 5-10-09 with standup Emo Phill...

      See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

      • Release date
        May 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        55:22
    • Big News 5-3-09 with standup Matt Manser

      See 'Top Story Weekly!' (formerly 'Big News') LIVE in Hollywood - A Brand New Show Every Sunday, Ripped Straight From The Day's Headlines! ** Sunday Nights at 9pm ** I.O. West 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323)962-7560

      • Release date
        May 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        57:47
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