Arts May 02 Ruth Buzzi, comic actor on ‘Laugh-In’ and more, dies at 88 By Beth Harris, Associated Press
Arts Jul 18 Comedian Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan delivery and everyman persona, dies at 94 Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. By Associated Press
Arts Jun 29 Martin Mull, comedian and actor in ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Fernwood Tonight,’ dies at 80 Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Apr 22 Barry Humphries, award-winning Australian entertainer, dies at 89 Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, has died. By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Arts Dec 17 Watch 7:40 Jerry Seinfeld on the science of laughter The one and only Jerry Seinfeld has had a big year with a Netflix special and a new book. Jeffrey Brown caught up with Seinfeld for our ongoing arts and cultural series, "Canvas."… By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown
Feb 17 Watch 6:31 The enduring and spectacular friendship of Steve Martin and Martin Short Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short first connected in the 1980s while filming “The Three Amigos” and have remained close friends ever since. For the NewsHour’s “That Moment When,” Martin and Short join Steve Goldbloom to discuss the moment they… Continue watching
Nov 14 Mo’Nique sues Netflix for discrimination in show offer By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The comedian and Oscar-winning actress accuses the streaming service of giving her a lowball offer that was part of a larger company tendency to underpay black women. Continue reading
Aug 19 How Groucho Marx fell prey to elder abuse By Dr. Howard Markel The turmoil of Groucho's last few years are all too familiar to adult children everywhere who are concerned with the welfare of their elderly parents and other relatives. Continue reading
May 12 What makes comedian W. Kamau Bell laugh By Elizabeth Flock “Comedy is like expensive cheese,” comedian W. Kamau Bell once said. “Well, it’s like cheese, in general. Everybody likes what they like, and everything they don’t like, they think is the worst.” That may be the case, but still… Continue reading
Aug 29 Gene Wilder, star of comedies ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Young Frankenstein,’ dies By Larisa Epatko For anyone who’s heard the “Oompa Loompa” song or Frankenstein pronounced as “Fronkensteen,” Monday's news of actor Gene Wilder’s death cuts deeply. Wilder died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at age 83. Continue reading