Politics Apr 27 Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady By David Bauder, Associated Press
Politics Apr 24 6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Arts Apr 19 Eddie Murphy receives AFI life achievement award along with star-studded tribute The American Film Institute ceremony, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and many more. By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press
Arts Apr 08 Watch 3:14 A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding…
Arts Mar 23 Watch 8:57 Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud' In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Mar 22 'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond By Jill Lawless, Associated Press “Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 3:06 Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its comedy greats. Catherine O'Hara died Friday at the age of 71. She leaves behind a body of work that ranges from cult classics, to blockbuster films, and some small-screen… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:48 British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor By Kayan Taraporevala and Minnie Stephenson, Independent Television News Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday season staple across the UK. This year, one production is selling out a retelling of “Snow White” that blends classic… Continue watching
Dec 13 On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to' By Associated Press Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom. Continue reading
Sep 18 Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show By Associated Press President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post. Continue reading