Nov 08 Watch 3:37 Scott Aukerman’s Brief But Spectacular take on ‘Between Two Ferns’ Scott Aukerman helped launch one of the internet’s most popular talk show spoofs, “Between Two Ferns.” He explains the unexpected origin of the program, what his goal is with interviewing celebrities and how it feels to play an entertaining buffoon… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 7:56 How Lilly Singh is making late-night TV history By Amna Nawaz, Kira Wakeam In less than a decade, YouTube star Lilly Singh has gone from internet sensation to host of a broadcast TV show, "A Little Late with Lilly Singh," which debuts Monday on NBC. Amna Nawaz sat down with Singh recently on… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 4:56 This Jewish-Palestinian couple offers a comedic cure for Middle East conflict By Hari Sreenivasan Jess Salomon and Eman El-husseini, a Jewish-Palestinian lesbian married couple who perform standup comedy together, have gained new audiences at a moment when the political debate in Washington over U.S. support for Israel has heated up. Hari Sreenivasan reports on… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 4:46 Steve Martin and Martin Short on faux flattery and genuine compliments Steve Martin and Martin Short have been nearly inseparable since meeting more than 30 years ago on the set of “Three Amigos.” The two legendary Hollywood comedians sat down with Steve Goldbloom to discuss their latest touring special, “Now You… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 6:01 Comedy duo the Lucas Brothers on ‘survivor’s guilt’ and Bernie Sanders By Paul Solman The Lucas Brothers are an identical twin comedy duo raised in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey. Keith and Kenny both graduated from college and began law school before deciding to pursue comedy. Now in their 30s, the brothers… Continue watching
Nov 23 Watch 6:15 In ‘Green Book,’ a black pianist and his white driver forge a bond amidst Jim Crow By Jeffrey Brown "Green Book," a new film based on the true story of black concert pianist Don Shirley, explores what happens when he hires a white bouncer to drive him through the dangerous Deep South in the Jim Crow era. Director Peter… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 9:17 ‘Laughter reaches every demographic,’ says creator of new ‘Murphy Brown’ By Judy Woodruff “Murphy Brown,” a hit situation comedy of the late 80’s and 90’s, is back in a reboot. Original star Candice Bergen and creator, writer and producer Diane English reinvented the program to reflect today’s tumultuous media and political climate. Judy… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 4:32 Judd Apatow on missing Garry Shandling, being Adam Sandler’s roommate and family trips to Sephora Judd Apatow, world-renowned writer and director, says most people on Earth are trying to avoid at all costs what it feels like to be a stand-up comedian. Apatow gives his Brief but Spectacular take on comedy and his mentor, Garry… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 6:58 Tig Notaro laughs through her darkest moments By Jeffrey Brown Tig Notaro has found a way to make life’s trials and uncomfortable moments funny. After surviving a potentially deadly infection, breast cancer and her mother’s death, Notaro is now healthy and enjoying a prolific television and comedy career. The comedian… Continue watching
Nov 09 5 women allege sexual misconduct by Louis C.K., New York Times reports By Elizabeth Flock Two female comedians told the paper he invited them up to his hotel room to celebrate after a comedy festival in 2002 and then proceeded to masturbate in front of them. Continue reading