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
Arts Mar 22 'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond “Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Arts Jan 30 Watch 3:06 Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara 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… By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart
Arts Dec 26 Watch 3:48 British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor 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… By Kayan Taraporevala and Minnie Stephenson, Independent Television News
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
Sep 14 Watch 5:04 Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter. Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 6:55 Palestinian American comedian uses humor to process the war in Gaza By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran Comedy has long been a way to bring a different, lighter lens to heavy topics. That holds true for Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid, who has taken to the stage to spotlight the pain of the war in Gaza. Amna… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 4:49 How pioneering comedian Robin Tyler used humor to fight for LGBTQ+ rights By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Jiaya Echevarria As Pride Month wraps up, we look at the career and achievements of a pioneering LGBTQ+ comedian and activist. In 1979, Robin Tyler became the first out lesbian comic on national television. She has used both her humor and platform… Continue watching