Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe latest comedian to launch a variety series is Sam Jay, whose forthcoming “Pause With Sam Jay” will premiere May 21 at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.The half-hour series, which comes from Jay and showrunner Prentice Penny, features various segments, from an apartment-set party hosted by Jay, to more structured sit-down interviews, sketches and animation.