Jun 09 Watch 3:58 Sarah Silverman's Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye By Brief But Spectacular Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new directions. In her new Netflix special, "Postmortem," she talks about losing her father and stepmother just weeks apart. She shares… Continue watching
May 20 George Wendt, actor whose name everyone knew on 'Cheers,' dies at 76 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.”… Continue reading
Feb 17 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and a star-studded crowd By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration" aired live from New York, of course, on NBC and Peacock. The pop culture juggernaut has launched the careers of generations of comedians including Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell, who all appeared in early… Continue reading
Oct 29 Teri Garr, funny star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to favorites such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. Continue reading
Jun 16 An homage to one of the great traditions of fatherhood: the dad joke By Ian Brodie, Moira Marsh, The Conversation Cringe, corny and awkward − what’s not to love about the art of the dad joke?… Continue reading
May 21 Watch 8:58 Bill Maher on his new book reflecting on decades of comedy and commentary By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Bill Maher is often a controversial figure in the world of politics and culture. He’s positioned himself as the ultimate truth-teller who takes equal pleasure in punching at the left and the right. Maher is taking stock of his decades… Continue watching
Feb 28 Comedian Richard Lewis, famed for his neuroses and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' appearances, dies at 76 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press A regular performer in clubs and on late-night TV for decades, Lewis also played Marty Gold, the romantic co-lead opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, in the ABC series "Anything But Love" and the reliably neurotic Prince John in "Mel Brooks' Robin… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 7:15 Elle and Keegan-Michael Key chronicle 'The History of Sketch Comedy' in new book By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Keegan-Michael Key is a modern master of sketch comedy, starring in hits shows “Mad TV,” “Key and Peele” and “Schmigadoon!” Now, he and his wife, film and TV producer Elle Key, have taken a long look into the history of… Continue watching
Jun 30 Actor Alan Arkin, who won Oscar with 'Little Miss Sunshine,' dies at 89 By Associated Press Oscar winner Alan Arkin has died at age 89. The popular character actor was nominated three times for Academy Awards and finally won in 2007 as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the surprise hit "Little Miss Sunshine."… Continue reading
May 17 Watch 7:21 Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber Leanne Morgan is finding comedy in the chaos of marriage and motherhood. She’s a storyteller who draws from her experiences growing up in rural Tennessee, being married for over 30 years, raising three kids and becoming a grandmother for the… Continue watching