Feb 16 Every reference Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon made during SNL's 40th anniversary opening ditty By Colleen Shalby, Justin Scuiletti During SNL 40th anniversary special on Sunday, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon highlighted many of those witty one-liners and favorite characters during a musical cold open. We rounded them up. Continue reading
Feb 11 8 moments of snarky satire and heartfelt patriotism from Jon Stewart By Marina Lopes As Daily Show fans get ready to say goodbye, take a look at 8 quintessential Jon Stewart clips. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 7:13 How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy By PBS News Hour Known for his work in Monty Python, on “Fawlty Towers” and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself “accidentally” in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 6:43 American rapper taps into the flow of China's economy By PBS News Hour A Fulbright scholar studying in China found an unusual calling for his language skills and economics knowledge: writing and performing bilingual raps about Chinese development and inequality in Beijing comedy clubs. With songs like “Mo Money, Mo Fazhan” and “Laowai… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch 5:07 Stephen Colbert leaves the pundit behind to play himself By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch Cosbys host 'conversation' of African-American artworks at the Smithsonian By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch 'It's Only a Play' pokes fun at the pain and pleasure of theater life By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch Sitcom creator Norman Lear talks dangerous television, 'Family' inspirations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 15 'All in the Family' creator Norman Lear on TV's new Golden Age By Anne Azzi Davenport Norman Lear, the man behind "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," talks about writing comedy and his favorite show right now in this online exclusive. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch Norman Lear of 'All in the Family' on the golden age of television By PBS News Hour Continue watching