Arts May 21 Bill Maher on his new book reflecting on decades of comedy and commentary By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane
Arts Mar 30 Watch 1:07 Political satirist and comedian Mark Russell dies at 90 Satirist Mark Russell, who poked fun at America's political elite for more than half a century, died Thursday at the age of 90. He was best known for his PBS comedy specials that aired from 1975 to 2004. Russell died…
Arts Mar 27 Watch 8:37 Comedian Margaret Cho reflects on her career and the role of standup in activism Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day. By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Feb 23 Watch 7:51 How Larry Wilmore’s 30 years in TV have shaped comedy and challenged traditional notions Your favorite TV comedies likely owe a lot to Larry Wilmore, the creator or guiding force behind some of the most popular and most impactful shows over the last 30 years. Geoff Bennett spoke with him about how his work… By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Arts Nov 11 Watermelon smashing comedian Gallagher dies at 76 Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76. By Associated Press
Sep 22 Watch 7:38 New Netflix series ‘Mo’ is based on Palestinian comic’s life as a refugee in Houston By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The new Netflix comedy "Mo" is gaining acclaim for its portrayal of Arab American life rarely presented in popular culture. Mo Amer, the comedian who wrote and stars in the show, based it on his own story as a refugee… Continue watching
Feb 16 Bob Saget’s family asks judge to block records from investigation of his death By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The family of comedian Bob Saget is asking a Florida court to prohibit the release of any photos, video or other records related to the investigation into his death last month. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 6:08 Ziwe on using humor, vulnerability and honesty to discuss race in America By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre, Lynsey Jeffery, Joshua Barajas There’s a rising voice in late-night comedy: Ziwe Fumudoh. The comedian, who goes by her first name, debuted her no-holds-barred take on race and social issues in America on television on Sunday in a new self-titled sketch show. Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Nov 27 Director, filmmaker and comedian Jonathan Miller dies at 85 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press One of the country’s most important and wide-ranging arts figures, Miller had a decades-long career that encompassed theater, television and opera. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 3:02 A Jewish comedian on why religious beliefs shouldn’t be fair game for derision Comedian Ashley Blaker is an Orthodox Jew. Despite our politically correct modern society, he’s accustomed to strangers judging him by his appearance, making assumptions about his views on Israel and the size of his family. Blaker offers his humble opinion… Continue watching