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A still of Pete Holmes, from the HBO show Crashing. (Courtesy of Craig Blankenhorn)

Pete Holmes Talks ‘Crashing’ and Comedic Identity

Comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and producer Peter Holmes spoke with WSN about the new season of his HBO show “Crashing” and gave his thoughts on modern comedy.
Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor Feb 25, 2019

For Pete Holmes, the essence of comedy is truth. This is perhaps why he incorporated several real-life events, like how his ex-wife’s infidelity led him to pursue comedy, into...

Peter Holmes in an episode of Crashing on HBO.

Pete Holmes Converses Second Season of ‘Crashing’

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2018
Pete Holmes discussed the genesis of his show "Crashing."
The comedy show “Crashing,” directed by Judd Apatow, premiered Sunday, Feb. 19 on HBO. It airs Sundays at 10:30 p.m.

“Crashing” Departs from the Typical Comedy

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer Feb 24, 2017
In a refreshing break from political satire and tiring cynicism, Judd Apatow and Pete Holmes' new HBO series "Crashing" takes a silly, candid look at the trials and tribulations of a comedian.

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