Arts Feb 05 Alton Brown brings his humor to the page in book of essays, ‘Food for Thought’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Mar 27 Watch 8:37 Comedian Margaret Cho reflects on her career and the role of standup in activism Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day. By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts May 13 Looking for a lighthearted joke? Call this Alaska hotline In Juneau, Alaska, the city's hiking hotline has become become a source of joy during the pandemic. It's no joke. By Dan Cooney
Arts Feb 17 Watch 6:31 The enduring and spectacular friendship of Steve Martin and Martin Short Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short first connected in the 1980s while filming “The Three Amigos” and have remained close friends ever since. For the NewsHour’s “That Moment When,” Martin and Short join Steve Goldbloom to discuss the moment they…
Arts 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…
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
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 Watch 5:59 When Alec Baldwin plays the president, Trump ‘is the head writer’ By PBS News Hour Alec Baldwin first played then-candidate Donald Trump in October 2016 and assumed the parody would last until the election, but the actor continues to be a recurring guest on Saturday Night Live and an outspoken critic of the president. Baldwin… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch Why laughing at your mistakes is the perfect way to move past them By PBS News Hour In a world where everyone feels pressured to be perfect, former White House speechwriter David Litt found that sometimes the best way to get ahead is simply to laugh at your mistakes and admit you’re only human. Liff offers his… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 7:44 David Sedaris’ diaries paint a life spent in observation By PBS News Hour Who was humorist David Sedaris before he had sold millions of books and made countless live appearances before adoring audiences? In a new book, "Theft By Finding," Sedaris offers a portrait of himself as a younger artist through his personal… Continue watching