*69: Michael Ian Black

As you well know, we here at The Operator have an affinity for the The State and it's various spin-offs, including the deranged comedy stylings of Stella. One of the breakout stars of that comedy troupe is Michael Ian Black (we loved him as gay camp counselor McKinley in Wet Hot American Summer), who's now the editor-at-large for the recently relaunched Cracked magazine.

Black talks to Fishbowl NY about his new position, the state of comedy these days, and why Stella wasn't renewed by Comedy Central.

Black: I think Comedy Central gave it a fair shot. The fact is we were just too weird for a mainstream audience to embrace. I'm incredibly proud of the work we did on Stella. I think the show is terrific. Unfortunately, America did not agree with me. Yet another reason why I hate America.

You can read the full interview at the link below.

So What Do You Do, Michael Ian Black? [Fishbowl NY]

Be Michael Ian Black's Friend [myspace]

Michael Ian Black ;Comedy ;Stella ;Cracked