The Comedy Page
I am a writer / producer for BU Tonight, a late night talk show-style show on Boston University's butv10. This is my main form of published comedy. Here are some episodes that I worked on.
For a more up-to-date list, visit http://www.butv10.com/butonight/video/.
For some individual clips, go to our YouTube site.
Season 5 : Episode 9
Departing host Christian Lynch introduces some of our favourite interviews, sketches, desk segments, and other hilarious moments from the first five seasons of BU Tonight.
Supersized Fifth Season Finale
Season 5 : Episode 8
It's the end of the fifth season, and Christian's run as host. It's a star-studded episode as we wrap up with an hour-long season finale where we're joined by renegade dance troupe 123 Party!, Student Union Vice-President Mark DiCristofaro, magician Harrison Greenbaum and folk singer Howie Newman. Also: Christian reads some of our audience's BU Tonight Fanfiction, and plays one last prank on Producer Jeff.
Greg Behrendt and Larissa Maestro
Season 5 : Episode 7
Greg Behrendt, talk show host, television writer, comedian and author of "She's Just Not That Into You", stops by for an interview with Christian, while Larissa Maestro performs live in studio. Also, the first ever "Christian Lynch Awards".
Sweeney and Jackson Weatherbee
Season 5 : Episode 6
From the band Everybody Out, Sweeney stops by for tales from the road, and a musical performance from Jackson Weatherbee. Also, our own Evergreen student Gertrude goes undercover to discover the truth behind the Delta Zeta's discrimination practices, and our own editor, Ben Simpson pitches some new shows for the network.
Sam Mendoza and Jon RobertSeason 5 : Episode 4
Fashion designer Sam Mendoza stops by and musician Jon Robert plays live in studio. Also, Christian dips into the BU Tonight mailbag, tackles global warming, and tries his hand at a little Voodoo.
Monica Walker and Alexis Babini
Season 5 : Episode 3
BU Women's curling captain Monica Walker stops by and a musical performance by Alexis Babini. Plus, a dorm-style cooking lesson with BU celebrity Killian and a Fung Wah Bus spokesperson stops by to clear the air.
Season 5 : Episode 2
Author and Northeastern professor Gary Braver enters BU territory, and musical guest Madi Diaz performs. Also: Christian puts some hunks up for sale for a "charity auction" and an Evergreen student wanders her way on set.
Greg Fitzsimmons and Andrew Mohr
Season 5 : Episode 1
Comedian and BU alum Greg Fitzsimmons is at the Park Plaza Hotel, and so is Christian. Plus, Andrew Mohr (SMG '07) performs "Rootless Tree". Also, Christian gets a new stunt double, and a realtor is showing off the studio.
Brooke Feldman and Riot! Riot!
Season 4 : Episode 6
Student Union President Brooke Feldman talks to Christian about how her first term has gone thus far, and Riot! Riot! returns for a performance of "You're So Cute When You're Dying." Also: Christian keeps the Daily Free Press honest with a list of corrections, the BU College Republican caucasian scholarship entry test is examined, and a special new friend stops by - with a surprising message!
Season 4 : Episode 5
Special BU Tonight correspondent Rob Turbovsky interviews Full House's Dave Coulier, and multi-talented musician John Paul entertains the audience. Also: Christian shoots a Studio 60-style pilot, and there's a shocking revelation about the true nature of the BU Tonight set.
Baratunde and The Old Silver Band
Season 4 : Episode 4
Comedian and vigilante pundit Baratunde stops by, and The Old Silver Band regales us with their unique musical stylings. Also: Budget cuts force Christian to let go of some crew members and do some product endorsements.
Bill Burr and Love in Stockholm
Season 4 : Episode 3
Comedian Bill Burr (Chappelle's Show, HBO's One Night Stand) sits down with Christian before the charity fundraiser Comics Come Home. Love in Stockholm asks nicely for you to return to your bedroom. Plus, Christian's resume is under review, and the show has a new laugh track to try out.
Season 4 : Episode 2
Boston Globe political columnist and BU alum Joan Vennochi is in studio to discuss the upcoming Massachusetts election, and a capella group Suno performs. Plus, a look at plans to replace the historic Citgo sign, and a ghost terrorizes the BU Tonight set.
John Hodgman and Scott Williams
Season 4 : Episode 1
The Daily Show's John Hodgman comes in to discuss his book The Areas of My Expertise. SMG student Scott Williams is also in studio for a musical performance. Plus, Christian's Skydiving Adventure takes a turn for the worse, and a look at some new profanity-free hockey cheers.
Animals from the Franklin Park Zoo and the Cyanide Valentine
Season 3 : Episode 6
This week's episode features Melissa Grossenbacher from the Franklin Park Zoo, who brings with her a pygmy hedghog, a Madagascar hissing cockroach, and a blue-tongued skink. Musical guest Cyanide Valentine performs in studio. Segments include new butv10 show ideas "It's Jerry" and "The Bureau."
Pauly Shore and Overunderground
Season 3 : Episode 5
This week's guest is actor/comedian Pauly Shore. Musical guest Overunderground performs in studio. Segments include new butv10 show ideas and a calamitous experiment with the studio space.
The Walsh Brothers and Evan Goodrow Band
Season 3 : Episode 4
This week's guests are Boston comedy duo the Walsh Brothers, who were recently featured in HBO's Aspen Comedy, plus a performance by funk musicians Evan and Rick from the Evan Goodrow Band. Segments include an anti-robot admissions video and a chapter from Ken Burns' documentary "Boston University." Greg White guest-hosts for Christian Lynch.
Season 3 : Episode 3
Randy Barry from MTV's the Real World San Diego, Boston rock group Riot! Riot!, and a new edition of Lynch Walking. Meanwhile, in light of the new set, the network tries to make changes with the show to boost the ratings.
Jimmy Tingle and Sarah Cagianese
Season 3 : Episode 2
Season three's second episode with Boston comedy legend Jimmy Tingle and singer/songwriter Sarah Cagianese performs. Also, Christian tries to get some banter going with Joe our Stage Manager, and the show tries to land on the CIA Watchlist.
Season 3 : Episode 1
The season three premiere with Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr, musical guest Kali Giaritta, and a visit from improv group Clownin' Aroun'.
Season 2 : Episode 5
BU Men's hockey captain Brad Zancanaro stops by and a musical performance by Terrier Idol winner Neil Shah. Also, BU Tonight is gets a corporate sponsor, and Christian receives a blast from the future!
Season 2 : Episode 4
Musical sensation Hanson stops by to talk about their career and upcoming projects and dairy-flavored comedian Milk performs. Christian also takes a look at some of the stranger classes found in the BU Course Guide.
Mike Eruzione and the Cyanide Valentine
Season 2 : Episode 3
1980 Men's Olympic Hockey Captain Mike Eruzione is interviewed and the Cyanide Valentine performs. Plus, an excerpt from Ken Burns' BOSTON UNIVERSITY detailing the Hot Pants Revolution, and Vanilla Ice provides his insight on ice.
Season 2 : Episode 2
Daily Free Press columnist and Slow Children at Play member Dan Klein and musical guest rapper El-Cee. Also, Learn how the world famous BU Tonight writing staff constructs one of their hilarious jokes.
Season 2 : Episode 1
BU's own Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore returns to welcome Christian on his first episode as host, and musical guest Zak Ward performs. And with students asking for ways to study for classes, Puppet Theatre presents "How Truman Decided to Drop the Bomp on Nagasaki."
The first time I got fired from BU Tonight.
