“No. They’re sports stars, actors, artists. The men with stringy hair are musicians, I think. The really ugly ones are politicians, and someone told me the fatties are mostly comedians.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I was off becoming a comedian, touring the country, playing shows in England, hosting radio shows, hosting television shows. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

After a while the young minister mounts the dais and works the crowd like a warm-up comedian. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He got a great hand before the manager threw us out, and Fay said everyone thought I was a wonderful comedian and everyone liked my moron act. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

He was hard to read, like all those dry British comedians her father liked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

My mom, ever the comedian, would say, “Yes, I like looking at you.” How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

He often thought he would make a good comedian, what with all his funny jokes. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

The Mercury’s radio dramas weren’t as popular as the programs featuring comedian Jack Benny, ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy, or Major Bowes and his Amateur Hour performers. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

I now know why comedians are important in culture. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

It reminded her of old comedians on the black-and-white TV shows her grandmother used to watch when she was a child. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

I was really nervous, but she made me feel like a comedian. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

We had not only found a driver, we’d found a comedian. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

The comedian Jon Stewart was confused, too, because on his show he criticized George W. Bush’s “War on Terror” by protesting, “Terror isn’t even a noun!” The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

The crowd clapped along with the singers, laughed at the comedians, and sang folk songs and songs of the movement. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stayed busy living my life, surviving high school, surviving my early twenties, becoming a comedian. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Pegleg Bates, the one-legged tap dancer, was appearing, along with a band and a comedian. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

“Oh, so you’re a comedian now?” he says, climbing to his feet. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

He went on to become a television comedian and is still doing well. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Hearing Grace laugh made Maya feel like a comedian who had finally found her perfect audience. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

When Theodore Hall graduated high school at the age of thirteen, he listed his three top career options: comedian, journalist, physicist. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

They even had a comedian who did impersonations. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Maybe when I grow up I could be like a stand-up comedian, and just get onstage and make those noises.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Jasper Jr. said I was a real comedian. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

She grinned a little and said: “Oh, you’re one of those comedian guys.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

And your laughter gushes like an open fire hydrant ’cause you could have sworn You heard an F, Instead of T. I see our comedian is back. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Allen, a natural comedian, was so funny making this sound with his eyes bugging out that I laughed despite myself. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

We're watching Twelfth Night in first period, because every English teacher is a comedian. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

This bird, thought Palmer, is either dumb, clumsy or a comedian. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

He almost succeeded, but at the very end he rested his weight on his legs and his knees buckled in a rubbery way just like a comedian I once saw trying to act drunk. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

“I’m good at voices. You want to hear Jay Leno blowing the devil? I got it from this comedian Bill Hicks.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Green, a suavely tough little septuagenarian, has an imposing reputation among his peers, who admire his stagecraft—a repertoire of actorish gifts that includes a sense of timing acute as a night-club comedian’s. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hudson pulling me into our first kiss was the perfect middle finger to that comedian. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

There followed a comedians wheedling monologue, broken at last by applause, and a jolly band striking up. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Trust me, man, pretty much every dude in here swears they’re some kind of comedian. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

It was like Mom always said: Dad could be a comedian. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Then a comedian finally told a joke we laughed at. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

Now he’s making his living being funny as a nationally known stage and nightclub comedian. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the class comedian, the eternal ringleader, never in a bad mood, never a crybaby. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

I must have looked silly hurtling across the roofs, and like a black-face comedian shrinking from a ghost when the white pigeons shot up around me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Larson said, “If that comedian lived in this country or this country or this country, and if he had told that joke about the president last night, today he would probably be in jail.” The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

There are, to be sure, stand-up comedians, shaggy- dog raconteurs, consummate essayists, and authors of mystery novels who can build up curiosity and suspense and then resolve it all with a sudden revelation. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

Later in the year it would be Johnny Brown who would be in Mrs. Conway’s doghouse for not doing his homework, with her screaming at him that he couldn’t be a comedian all his life. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

‘And if that comedian lived in this country and told that joke last night about the president, today he would probably be dead.” The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

A natural comedian, he never waited for the laugh that he knew must follow his droll statements. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

He pushes the boundaries of political discourse by "just asking questions," but then hides behind his background as just a comedian to distance himself from any undesirable repercussions. How Joe Rogan became podcasting’s Goliath 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z

But because Birbiglia is a professional comedian, the disorder has also been very good to him; it gave him unique subject from which to mine funny-peculiar laughs. Sleepwalk With Me: His American Life 2012-08-24T04:21:10Z

He's accompanied once more by comedian Dara Ó Briain, who makes for an effective sidekick with his comic rather than cosmic background and demeanour. TV highlights 08/01/2013 2013-01-07T20:00:02Z

The comedians drew few lines and even invoked the late Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Walker in their sets. Justin Bieber aims for redemption during Comedy Central roast 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z

Malberg is working towards gigs in London and a trip to Edinburgh, and fellow Leicester Festival comedian Pustelnik, 29, now spends a week a month in London for work. Heard the one about the invasion of the Danish comedians? 2013-02-22T09:55:58Z

Because Graham was a very good standup comedian and comedy writer, he freely improvises, so each show may contain different stories. Review: Comic loser in 'This Too Shall Suck' wins 2013-01-29T01:10:09Z

Not surprisingly, comedians serving as presenters got in on the act, too. Casey Affleck Turns the Tables on Film Critics 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

I sort of became a fledgling comedian in three months. Why I performed 100 consecutive nights of standup comedy 2013-06-21T14:00:03Z

His picks aren’t entirely surprising; all three of the comedians are quite friendly with the host of 16 years. Jon Stewart just announced his final three “Daily Show” guests — and things are about to get wild 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z

The doctor who performed the outpatient throat procedure on comedian Joan Rivers, who died last week in a New York hospital, is not currently working there, the clinic said on Friday. Joan Rivers' doctor not currently working at New York clinic 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z

Indeed, comedian Will Ferrell addressed her Class Day 12 years earlier, during a time when the audience she was speaking to was still in kindergarten -- both facts that she readily noted.  Natalie Portman addresses Harvard grads; reflects on 'Black Swan,' insecurities 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

As Phillippe recalled: “I would run into comedians and filmmakers who said, ‘This is my favorite thing to watch when I’m depressed.’ Will Forte Is Still Waiting for ‘MacGruber’ to Blow Up 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z

Russell Kane has leapt to the defence of top comedians, in response to fears that their success is making life difficult for wannabe comics entering the industry. Stephen Fry takes US sitcom role and shark-attack jokes bite the dust 2013-03-19T15:20:24Z

SM: Look, there are always people who aren’t good at their jobs, and comedians tend to find the ones who aren’t and use them for inspiration. Brian Williams and Seth Meyers Share Notes Over Lunch 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

“There’s a part of all comedians that remains a child, while other people get civility pounded into them,” Newhart told The Post in 2007. Don Rickles, lightning-fast launcher of comic insults, dies at 90 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z

Cruise companies argue that they create employment, which they do, for everyone from officers to crew to waiters to beauticians and standup comedians. Is the cruise industry finally out of its depth? 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z

The late-night comedian agreed with the rest of America that the some of the budget cuts that Trump proposed is a little absurd. WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel isn’t shocked that President Trump wants to cut PBS funding 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z

That's a jolly example, but Skinner – like so many of the best comedians – is more often quite uncomfortable to watch. Comedy gold: Frank Skinner – Stand-Up 2013-01-03T13:29:44Z

Lean and slight, he’s got a high hairline and long curtain of hair that recalls the comedian Katt Williams. Kuk Harrell, Justin Bieber’s Vocal Producer 2012-06-29T12:43:09Z

Modern Family, fantasy thriller Game of Thrones, political TV film Game Change and comedian Louis CK's show Louie were also acknowledged. AFI unveils top 10 films of 2012 2012-12-11T14:41:16Z

Conan O'Brien and Jack White's Third Man Records are releasing not one, but two new pieces of vinyl that the comedian made on a June stopover in Nashville. Third Man releases 2 new Conan O'Brien albums 2010-08-18T22:23:00Z

Adam Ruben is a writer, comedian, molecular biologist and host of the Science Channel’s “Outrageous Acts of Science.” Women find sexism in male-dominated pinball — so they’ve started leagues of their own 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z

Americans are looking to a growing assortment of comedians to help them digest the news and respond to current events. The John Oliver of Russia Today: “I’m making comedy out of the darkest issues in the world” 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z

There are no scouts in the audience, no one looking for the star of their next sitcom or a comedian to perform on “Conan.” After quitting his day job, comic has a new role: Building a comedy scene 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z

Among them is a loud, funny guy who could be described as a comedian, a heckler, a drunk guy, or a dangerous individual. The City Game? 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z

Joan Rivers, the 81-year-old comedian and television personality, was rushed from a doctor’s office to a New York City hospital on Thursday morning after she went into cardiac arrest, according to the Associated Press. Joan Rivers Hospitalized in New York City 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z

As a comedian, he kills every night; as an opera star, she dies. Review: Marina Abramovic Summons Maria Callas in ‘7 Deaths’ 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z

His new book, which darts back and forth in time, is a sprawling look at Indigenous comedians, an overlooked branch of comedy. Writing Native American Stand-Ups Into the History of Comedy 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z

In recent years, however, we have already seen the line between these two careers becoming increasingly blurred, with politicians playing it for laughs and comedians on the soapbox. John O'Farrell: the comedian turned politician with a shot at Eastleigh 2013-02-27T15:00:04Z

Then you talk about "anti-woke" comedians, and what is so galling about that stance. "I've done my share of bombing": Marc Maron talks about navigating failure, grief and embarrassment 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z

What kind of advice do you have for young comedians just getting started? Still going strong: Brad Upton celebrates 30 years in comedy 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

Like Stewart's brand of comedy, these comedians made jokes about news events, but they did so in a more radical way. How late-night political comedy needs to evolve: Be more subversive 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z

He stayed on to nurture a younger generation of comedians who were considerably more normal, notably Tina Fey, the first female head writer on “SNL,” who went on to create and star in “30 Rock.” The TV Watch: Seth Meyers Takes Over as Host, With Ease 2014-02-25T17:59:16Z

Jessie J has already been announced as the winner of the Critics' Choice award identifying up-and-coming talent, and comedian James Corden was named on Thursday as the host of this year's ceremony. Tinie Tempah leads BRIT music award nominations 2011-01-13T18:41:16Z

The comedian expressed his remorse for his mistake, and said it greatly affected him. Miss Colombia Advises Steve Harvey To Learn To Read as They Share a Stage Again 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z

They say: 'How can there be such a thing as a German comedian?'. Comedy without borders: Eddie Izzard and the language of standup 2013-04-24T11:00:05Z

They make us laugh but it's a sad day for democracy that the most insightful commentary about our tragic political circumstances comes from comedians, and what they have to say is no laughing matter. Trevor Noah Is Amazed at How Fast Trump Cut Ed Gillespie Loose 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z

In Phillips’ “Joker,” the iconic comic book villain is an aspiring stand-up comedian named Arthur Fleck. Todd Phillips expects "Joker" backlash because film "doesn’t follow anything from comics" 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z

This year, it was opened up to include any comedian, alive or dead. Ken Dodd wins Legend of Comedy award 2014-03-18T10:08:15Z

How do you keep everyone happy when trying to balance set times between 20+ comedians? ‘The Comedy Womb' is creating a healthy environment for laughs 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

"I accept it not as a film person, but more as a comedian because I think at this time in world history, we've never needed comedians more," Cleese said. British actor John Cleese receives career award at Sarajevo Film Festival 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z

A lot of comedians have been very impressed with the writing in my sets. Lee Ridley: making comedy out of silence 2012-06-06T17:26:50Z

Bullies beg to be humiliated, and comedians are uniquely equipped for the task. When We Laugh at Nazis, Maybe the Joke’s on Us 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z

His complicated arc dipped and in out of the comedian's real life, such as actual Lenny's struggles with addition. Goodbye to "Mrs. Maisel": You were almost briefly, marvelous 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z

But don't let the superficial stuff blind you to his increasing prowess as a comedian. This week's new comedy 2011-01-08T00:06:34Z

“There’s all these women writing as if they were orphans,” Kaling said of the recent crop of books by female comedians. A Long Day at ?The Office? with Mindy Kaling 2011-09-25T04:30:05Z

And the comedian Sandra Bernhard noted that a trick like this would not work for her Time Warner Cable wireless router, which comes with a preselected unchangeable password that ranges from 13 to 28 characters. Cultural Studies: Computer Passwords Grow Ever More Complicated 2012-06-22T20:21:40Z

This black comedy stars Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring, unsuccessful standup comedian and fantasist. The 50 funniest films… chosen by comedians 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z

That would put her alongside O'Donnell, the famously gruff comedian known almost as much for her feuds as for her one-liners. Report: NBC's Ann Curry mulled for spot on 'The View' 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z

Part of the reason this explosive performer stands out among the fertile field of 20-something comedians working outside clubs right now is her productivity. 10 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2019 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z

Beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams passed away Aug. 11 at the age of 63 in a suspected suicide after a long battle with depression. Robin Williams Dead at 63: His Five Most Memorable Roles 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

At the show's end, the actor was distracted by his kids and comedian Kevin Hart until the slime rained down Wahlberg, who crossed himself and huddled to withstand the deluge. One Direction, Ariana Grande win at Kids' Choice Awards 2014-03-30T02:24:38Z

I did watch a lot of stand-up comedians do work. "Sex Lives" stars on how their characters are "more powerful" in their sexuality this year 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z

Almost every night of the week, Seattle’s stages offer a roster of regional indie-folk artists, do-it-yourself punk bands and homegrown comedians, as well as nationally touring pop stars. Seattle-area music and nightlife events, Jan. 11-17: Minority Retort, Shelby Earl and more 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z

The show has featured people like Andrew Doyle, a British comedian, and Mitchell Sunderland, a freelance writer who was fired from Vice. Those People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out Together 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z

Mr. Rickles’s closest friend in show business was comedian Bob Newhart, whose mild, cerebral style of humor could not have been more different. Don Rickles, lightning-fast launcher of comic insults, dies at 90 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z

A musician since she was 12 and a graduate of Guildford School of Acting, Suttie did not set out to be a comedian. Isy Suttie interview: 'I'd love to work with Victoria Wood' 2012-06-03T17:30:01Z

The comedian Tracy Morgan is in stable but still critical condition, after being hospitalized on Saturday in an early-morning accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. Tracy Morgan Still in Critical Condition After Wreck 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

Always implied, and sometimes stated, was the idea that Bill Cosby, a comedian known by millions of Cosby Show viewers as paternal, warm, and aspirational, was simply incapable of such deeds. Why Bill Cosby's Admission Should Put an End to the Era of Cosby Defenders 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z

Since then, he has stayed close with old cohorts, including comedian Matt Becker and Bridey Watterson, whom Stanhope once talked into quitting her waitress job to briefly join them on the road. Stand-up comedian Doug Stanhope laughs in the face of self-destruction 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z

Now, They Ready on Netflix will pass the baton to other comedians who have been sidelined by history. ‘The boys' club has been obliterated’: meet the women of colour shaking up comedy 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

Like Mr. Gibney, she made no agreements with the 77-year-old comedian, who allowed a small crew to follow her for a year. Documentaries Have a Celebrity Moment 2010-06-23T22:07:00Z

His first offering was a story time in July with well-known comedians acting out some of his popular books. Mo Willems brings a little silliness into the Kennedy Center’s storied halls 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z

But comedians can be remarkably good at playing creepy. Hounds of Love: why do comedians make such chilling villains? 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z

Mr. Colbert was also a middle-aged comedian who tapped into a millennial sensibility. ‘Stephen Colbert’ Says Goodbye as Stephen Colbert Heads to CBS 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

It’s high time we were reminded again of what a great physical comedian Kevin Kline is. Review: Kevin Kline Serves Ham in Soignée Silk in ‘Present Laughter’ 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z

The story of a comedian and opera singer who give birth to a daughter with a “unique gift,” it will open the Cannes Film Festival in July. Now Sparks Can Confuse Fans on the Big Screen 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z

Along with his strangely endearing stand-up act, the comedian found his mightiest platform through his years as a guest on “The Howard Stern Show.” Only Gilbert Gottfried Could Be So Dirty and So Heartbreaking 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z

The subversive legacy of comic Bill Hicks When Bill Hicks died of pancreatic cancer in 1994, he was just 32 years old but had been a working comedian for more than half his life. The subversive legacy of comic Bill Hicks 2011-04-05T22:01:00Z

Ellen was a likeable, if forgettable, comedy that owed much to the beautifully crafted neuroticism of its principal protagonist and the comedian who inspired her. Six to watch: Standups in sitcoms 2011-07-06T13:16:26Z

The current and recent leaders of the Conservative Party, and their handling of the pandemic, he said, had “turned me into the political comedian that I didn’t want to be.” A Comedian’s Stunt Is a Sly Protest of Qatar’s L.G.B.T.Q. Laws 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

In this edition, the young comedians find the humor in something that makes helicopter parents tremble: danger. Spare Times for Children for April 25-May 1 2014-04-24T22:19:01Z

Mr. Colbert had just had a lively interview with the comedian Jerrod Carmichael, in which they both agreed that the word “paranoid” should be removed from the dictionary. Stephen Colbert Isn’t Sure Whether to Trust the C.I.A. 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z

Female comedians have problems getting into the same spaces as men. How 'drag kings' are taking the standup world by storm 2012-08-26T19:00:07Z

Conservatives and comedians don’t tend to agree on a lot, but a shared rallying cry for both has been the area of political correctness. 10 famous comedians on how political correctness is killing comedy: “We are addicted to the rush of being offended” 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z

“I wasn’t a comedian or a singer or a dancer,” he says. Regis Signs Off 2011-11-18T13:51:02Z

Gwyneth Paltrow Ironically, heavier comedians, actors, and the characters they play are actually more sympathetic, and easier for audiences to identify with, than the svelte. Lionel Shriver: 'If you're thin, you are a kook; if you're fat, you're a failure' 2013-05-11T07:00:27Z

Mr. Stoppard, speaking by telephone, called him “a comedian, as well as a tough cookie, a tough egg.” Tom Hollander Is Starring on Broadway, Poor Guy 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z

And why many writers and comedians have tried to subvert the rules. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

On Monday’s “Daily Show,” Louis C. K. tried to bridge the gap: he suggested that men listen more, though he was unusually mealy-mouthed expressing the comedian’s point of view. Critic’s Notebook: When the Comic and the Heckler Both Take Offense 2012-07-17T22:36:45Z

At 82, Tomlin is not precious about her reputation or the esteem she enjoys as a comedian and actor. Continuing ‘The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe’ 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z

Though he hated crying his wares from the stall and was reduced to monosyllabic grunts, he loved writing jokes and dreamed that one day famous comedians would use them. Eddie Braben 2013-05-21T12:56:07Z

In 2015, Gawker linked CK to rumors about a comedian who exposed himself to fellow performers at the Aspen and Just For Laughs comedy festivals. Louis CK accused by five women of sexual misconduct in new report 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z

At one point during my visit, he told me a story about being on a plane in the early 1980s with the comedian George Burns. This American sells Russia radio airtime. The U.S. says that makes his firm a foreign agent. 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z

Braben became a full-time comedy writer in the 1950s, and produced scripts for many of the comedians of the time, including fellow Liverpudlian Dodd. Eric and Ernie's writer Braben dies 2013-05-21T11:01:22Z

He’s not a singer, though his Billie Holiday act is awe-inspiring, and he’s not a comedian, though he was once in the Groundlings, the Los Angeles comedy troupe. Up Close: Joey Arias of ?Arias With a Twist? 2011-10-05T21:27:42Z

Then, they did their best Cosby voices, insisting that the comedian had drugged women. Watch Tina Fey, Amy Poeher open Golden Globes, play 'Who'd You Rather' 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z

The Canadian comedian met Miller while he was working on "Da Ali G Show" in 2004. "Knocked Up" star Seth Rogen weds Lauren Miller 2011-10-03T18:33:37Z

The comedian Amy Schumer is leading the charge with her much-hyped memoir, out Aug. 16 from Gallery Books, which explores her childhood, her family relationships, feminism and how she broke into comedy. This Summer, Girls in Titles and Girls in Peril 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z

The “Henrietta Comedy Show,” hosted by Seattle comedians Morrison and Kirchner, is bringing a carefully selected lineup of comedy to Capitol Hill’s Eclectic Theater every Second Saturday of the month. ‘Henrietta Comedy Show' brings curated laughs to Capitol Hill 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z

And in calling out Cosby on live television on that same network—well, it’s bold, it’s brash, and it was basically the only way for comedians to handle such a sensitive topic. “I put the pills in the people”: Why Tina and Amy’s Cosby jokes were just what we needed 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

The Irish comedian and memoirist writes of her misadventures in the United States after moving here in her 30s and discovering the joys and pains of independence. New & Noteworthy 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z

Cleese, 77, was part of a genre of university-educated comedians who took British audiences by storm in the 1970s with an irreverent, zany style of humor. British actor John Cleese receives career award at Sarajevo Film Festival 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z

She then pleaded with Trump to realize that, although she’s an “obnoxious comedian,” she doesn’t deserve the death threats or attempts at career ruination that are being directed against her for her joke. Kathy Griffin claims “conspiracy” at mad, looping press conference 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

Other clashes in the new free-speech wars over comedy involve attempts to close down more mundane comedians who simply don’t conform to the changed rules. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

When the pair attempted to leave the grounds in the 1963 Split Back Corvette the comedian had brought for the president to admite, they were stopped by a guard who insisted they turn around. Jerry Seinfeld gets Obama to confess that “a pretty sizable percentage” of world leaders are “just completely out of their minds” 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z

After winning his first major success in the 80s, Philips was often dubbed an alternative comedian, but his jokes are much cleverer, cleaner and funnier than that term suggests. In praise of ? Emo Philips 2010-08-09T23:05:00Z

A dream come true for most comedians, but a nightmare for them. Flight of the Conchords: ‘We're retired sex symbols' 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z

The premise is simple: pick up a friendly fellow comedian in a vintage car, drive around, chat, stop for coffee. Viral YouTube clips help America’s TV comedy stars find new audiences 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z

That may have been a Trump voter, part of a group of ordinary people interviewed by Ms. Silverman, a liberal comedian who spoke at the Democratic National Convention last year. Sarah Silverman Wants to Pop Your Bubble 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z

Producers say the comedians' satirical take on the history of the world will be on offer at the Helen Hays Theatre for an 11-week run beginning Oct. Colin Quinn's 1-man show is Broadway bound 2010-09-21T15:24:00Z

Eddie Pepitone is the comedian, and next month, after 30 years as a performer, he brings his act to London for the first time. Eddie Pepitone: 'I'm just another clown on the bus like you' 2013-04-13T05:00:00Z

How in the world did Adam Sandler become one of the most famous comedians alive? Adam Sandler’s Netflix Special: His Most Satisfying Comedy in Years 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z

And then there's the matter of Chicago comedians bursting to be seen. Funny, yeah, but don't forget special 2011-06-09T19:33:00Z

Apatow talks of his early failures as a standup comedian and how they were connected with the very notion of what he had to say: Where Comedy Comes From 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z

“I don’t want to be thought of as a filmmaker and not a comedian,” said Mr. Apatow, who has continued to do stand-up regularly. Judd Apatow’s New Book Is a Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z

Many online discussions of whether it's ethical for comedians to do adverts got waylaid by people obsessed with debating whether or not Apple's PCs are better than PC ones. David Mitchell: are smug Apple users losing their cachet? 2010-06-05T23:06:00Z

There’s only one comedian in the world who would use Madison Square Garden as an out-of-town tryout. Kevin Hart Is a Comedian Built for the Big Stage (and Screen) 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

It seems impossible given that we’re living in what one comedian – in response to the Wisconsin vote – called the “Citizens United States of America.” Zombie state 2012-06-08T14:45:00Z

When they're all flying away in a chopper later, the musician and the comedian sit together and share a moment that's devastating precisely because it's tossed-off and not trying to be sentimental. The rough magic of "Louie" 2011-08-25T14:59:00Z

The comedy icon was mourned by her fellow comedians for her humor as well as her role as a trailblazer. Joan Rivers Autopsy Leaves Cause of Death Unclear 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

When she was 16, the comedian Phil Silvers asked her to fill in for a missing member of his act at the Grace Hayes Lodge in the San Fernando Valley. Margaret Whiting, Fresh-Faced Singer of Jazz and Pop Standards, Dies at 86 2011-01-12T05:09:19Z

On Monday night, Jamie Kennedy, the comedian and star of films like "Scream" and "Malibu's Most Wanted," hosted "First Night," a special broadcast live from Hollywood by KDOC, an independent Southern California television station. ArtsBeat: Jamie Kennedy Discusses His Memorable New Year's Eve Special 2013-01-04T21:16:27Z

He has one request: Please don’t do standup in the show — every comedian who gets a sitcom does that! Review: ‘Lady Dynamite’ Finds Surreal Humor in Mental Illness 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z

I really want some comedians to really go for it again, but people are frightened of saying the wrong thing, of causing offence.” Terry Gilliam says he disagrees with John Cleese's worldview 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z

To be an empathetic comedian you have to have that touch of self-deprecating humour that comes from being different or the other. TV executives stifling new comedy, says veteran producer 2013-06-25T13:38:37Z

Crying it out also happens to be the classic knee-jerk response to anyone who takes an unpopular but valid stance to a comedian's flawed work. Like it or not, it's comedy's turn to contend with its role in perpetuating systemic racism 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z

Some argue that it’s precisely the restrictive nature of Orthodox life that makes it ripe for comedians. What’s So Funny About Orthodox Judaism? This Comic Has One Answer 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z

Like many other comedians who turned to podcasting and other side gigs when live shows largely disappeared from their schedules, he finds himself busier than ever. Punctuality Is Having a Moment 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z

In Russia, there have been comedians who have been forced to leave the country. Jordan Klepper: GOP sees "Hungary as a conservative wonderland" 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z

All that is not so much behind him as central to the fascination he exerts, an appeal irresistible enough that the comedian Ubaldo Pantani has made of career of hilarious Elkann impersonations on TV. On the Runway Blog: ‘A New Typology of Custom Design’ for Lapo Elkann 2013-06-23T20:53:14Z

Cosby, of course, has performed and worked with many comedians in the industry. Here's What Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock Think of the Bill Cosby Scandal 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

In the 1970s, as Martin rose to prominence — becoming what Elias called "the first rock and roll comedian" — the two men became frequent collaborators. "Head of the Class" and the man behind the '80s comedy's progressive, even radical agenda 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z

The comedian tweeted Thursday, "Due to absolutely no demand, soon I'm publishing a book of my tweets." Steve Martin tweets coming in book form 2011-10-28T00:41:08Z

The actor and comedian was joking recently about the upcoming drama series "The Playboy Club". "Mad Men" inspires look back for new TV hits 2011-08-23T12:38:10Z

The comedian, whose FX show "Louie," is a consistent critical favorite, used his monologue time to address several topics slightly edgier than the usual "SNL" monologue fare, including racism and the Middle East conflict. Louis C.K. pushes boundaries during 'Saturday Night Live' monologue 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z

Singing his old favourites Racist Wildlife and I Skanked Me Nanna the Bradford comedian/musician brought the house down. Beat-Herder Festival diary: Nile Rodgers rocks the Ribble valley 2013-07-17T12:24:23Z

Some comedians unfurl yarns in the unhurried mode of a jam band, others display the taut rhythms of pop or hip-hop. Only Gilbert Gottfried Could Be So Dirty and So Heartbreaking 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z

In the intervening years, as the two shared their story with a wider circle of comedians, they claimed, they learned that Louis CK’s manager, Dave Becky, was unhappy that they were talking. How the comedy world protected Louis CK as rumors swirled 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z

Though he no longer offers the marathon sets that made him a hero to Chris Rock and scores of other comedians of future generations, Cosby still threw himself into the performance with gusto. At a far-flung gig, Bill Cosby turns the tables on public outrage 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z

For more deep thoughts on death, he quotes the English comedian Bob Monkhouse, who said, “I want to die like my father, peacefully in his sleep, not screaming and terrified, like his passengers.” Not dead yet! At 85, Malachy McCourt knows the end is near, but he still has more to say 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z

It was a raucous, feet-first entry to performing — and provided plenty to drink — for early career comedians looking for a glimmer of recognition or even Hollywood stardom. Natasha Rothwell Used to Be Paid in Beer 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z

Part of the reason Mr. Regan is so admired by fellow comedians is that he’s the rare comic who regularly tours theaters solely on the strength of his stand-up. How Brian Regan, Connoisseur of Clean Jokes, Became a Comics’ Comic 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

The comedian Chris Duffy hosts this live show and podcast, where one of the guests is a scientist and the other guests are comedians who try to guess what the scientist studies all day. Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z

Ms. Fey has long resisted gendered cultural niches — “Women don’t exist only in relation to other women,” she said via email — and offered instead that “Amy is raising the bar for all comedians.” The Sneaky Power of Amy Schumer, in ‘Trainwreck’ and Elsewhere 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

My motivation now is to be the kind of comedian that my 14-year-old-self would have been inspired by, saying 'it's all right to be you'. Heard the one about the invasion of the Danish comedians? 2013-02-22T09:55:58Z

Just ahead of hosting the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, host and comedian Stephen Colbert said Sunday he already knows who the biggest star in television is this year — President Donald Trump. Emmys Host Stephen Colbert Thinks This Person Is the ‘Biggest TV Star of This Year’ 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

Slap you round the face in the manner of a bespectacled northern comedian. New band of the day ? No 793: The Superimposers 2010-05-24T16:42:00Z

“I’m just a comedian,” Jon Stewart, the arch satirist of the Bush years, would tell interviewers when asked about his influence on the real world. 'We just want to make fun of Toby Young!': socialist US comics Chapo Trap House 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z

In 2016, the Turkish president sought to sue a German comedian, Jan Böhmermann, for a crude poem lampooning him as part of his comedy routine. Golden Statue of Erdogan Is Removed in German City 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z

Joe Gerics, a comedian in New York, said, “When I started doing comedy and I wanted to get stage time, I started producing a show; that was the best way to get stage time.” Comedy Festivals in New York That Focus on the Eclectic 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z

Finally the comedian answered, he said, acting as though nothing was wrong. Two more women allege assaults by Bill Cosby; total now 60 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z

Less than two weeks after hosting the Webby Awards, the comedian has decided to step away from the “rabbit hole” that is Twitter, Facebook and the Internet-at-large. 5 people who will not miss Patton Oswalt’s Internet presence this summer 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z

The 73rd annual Emmy Awards were held on Sunday night in Los Angeles, where they were hosted by the comedian Cedric the Entertainer. 2021 Emmy Winners: Complete List 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z

But as a comedian, I’m even more surprised. Male comics: Stop enabling rape culture 2012-07-13T15:25:00Z

The uproar over Cosby has been building for weeks over social media and was set off earlier this week when other alleged victims of the comedian told their stories, some decades old, to media outlets.  Bill Cosby Vegas show latest to be canceled as rape allegations swirl 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z

The most memorable scene, one done many times on screen but rarely with this level of harrowing realism, depicts a comedian walking onstage and telling jokes while no one laughs. | Comedy : ‘Louie’ and ‘Sleepwalk With Me’ 2012-06-21T21:39:32Z

Photograph: Tristram Kenton Time was, in order to become a successful standup comedian you'd expect to undertake a gruelling apprenticeship in the clubs. Corporal Flag and the curious business of comedy on stage 2011-07-25T16:01:01Z

Where other comedians might be all riffs and banter, what’s striking about Stewart, even in sweats, is how his sense of mission permeates everything he does. Jon Stewart faces his next chapter: Goodbye to “the joy machine” of the writing room and the anxiety of being the poster boy for the left 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z

He continued: “We’re the last line of defense. And really, the comedians are the last voice of truth in this whole thing.” Jim Carrey comes to Kathy Griffin's defense: 'Hold up a severed leg as well' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z

Maron’s show, on which the host and fellow comedians shared war stories from the comedy world with spellbinding, intramural candor, reminded Hirway of his own conversations with other musicians. ‘Song Exploder’ and the Inexhaustible Hustle of Hrishikesh Hirway 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z

The comedians were taken to Grady Hospital with minor injuries, and the other driver declined treatment. Comedians injured in car crash on way to Atlanta performance 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z

The mix of comedians determines the show’s success, and the episodes vary widely. | 'The Green Room With Paul Provenza': On Showtime, Behind the Scenes With a Comic 2010-06-09T21:09:00Z

The evil wizard shares the silent ‘T’ with comedian Stephen Colbert. J.K. Rowling Confirms You've Been Saying This Harry Potter Character's Name Wrong 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are two south-east London comedians who present this very funny parenting podcast with guests. The 50 best podcasts of 2016 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

“When he dropped the word ‘malarkey,’ that was so good,” Ms. Robinson said, before introducing the evening’s first comedian, Mr. Avery, and making her way backstage with Ms. Williams. A Birthday Party With ‘2 Dope Queens’ and One Jon Stewart 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z

The buddy movie conceit becomes a family affair in this series that follows the road-tripping capers of Jack, a Brit expat and L.A.-based comedian, and Michael, his very proper English father. A world of small-screen adventure: Here are the best travel TV shows for streaming 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z

Mr. Mason’s death, at a hospital, was confirmed by his longtime friend, the lawyer Raoul Felder, who said the comedian was 93. Jackie Mason, 93, Dies; Turned Kvetching Into Comedy Gold 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z

This Monday is the day that makes pranksters most merry, but the comedian Sommore and others will get a jump on the foolishness on Saturday. 6 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z

“The mark of a great comedian is that they find something to say that’s true but that no one’s noticed yet,” she said. In ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,’ Tina Fey finds a character tailor-made for her 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z

That is was what happened to comedian Seann Walsh, who was forced to cancel the gig when he realised his mistake. 'I mistook Hertford gig for Hereford' 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

The comedian confirmed in an interview with Deadline the show is over for good and will definitely not be returning for another round of episodes. "Who Is America?" season 2 never happening, Sacha Baron Cohen says it’s "impossible" 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z

When it’s time to tape a special, comedians often turn to the capital city, where there’s a bounty of grand old theaters and an audience that always seems hungry for comic relief. They played here 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z

I know she said something to you about how comedians get to grow older. Margaret Cho's message to drag show haters: "Take equal rights like a man" 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z

His film collaborators said that Crystal was especially stung by the failure because he had intended “Mr. Saturday Night” as a tribute to the tenacious golden-age comedians he grew up admiring. Let Him Entertain You: Billy Crystal Returns to Broadway 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z

The German-born comedian, writer and director made a name for himself across film, television and theater during his career spanning more than five decades. See Mike Nichols' Legendary Career in Photos 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

Despite a jam-packed CV, the comedian, actor, writer, TV presenter and director starts our interview by describing himself in simple terms, as "an underwhelming man in his 30s". Richard Ayoade does The Double 2014-04-07T05:50:06Z

As the comedian Guy Branum joked on Twitter in October: “I full sneezed in a mask and it did its job, but at what cost?” Is It Just Us or Does Everyone Have a Cold Right Now? 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z

In fact, “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is a surprisingly delicate creation, especially for a studio movie built around a famous TV comedian. Tina Fey reinvents herself in the rich Afghan War dramedy “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z

The trouble is, these comedians need no help selling their jokes. Television Review: ‘Mash Up,’ on Comedy Central, Tries a New Line 2012-10-09T01:17:17Z

In addition, some comedians are defending him as well. Comedy Clubs Are Ready for Louis C.K.’s Return. Is Everybody Else? 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z

The new film, called Nothing to Declare, again directed by and starring the comedian Dany Boon, is set in the far north of France. French comedy plays on Belgian relations 2011-02-02T11:26:24Z

The comedians hit the campaign trail – on behalf of Bud Light – in their hilarious spot. Everything We Know About Sunday's Super Bowl Ads 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z

Mr. Brill’s position was already an awkward one at “Late Show”: In addition to booking comedians, he teaches comedy workshops and programs the Great American Comedy Festival, endeavors that were perceived as conflicts of interest. ArtsBeat: ?Late Show? Replaces Its Comedy Booker 2012-01-17T17:53:54Z

As news of Robin Williams’ tragic death spread on Monday, Twitter was flooded with remembrances — to the point where every single one of Twitter’s top trending topics was dedicated to the legendary comedian. Remembering Robin Williams: World reacts to legendary comedian’s death 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

It’s an entirely unjust reception for the only show in 2016 brave enough to hire a cast of new-generation comedians, and catapult them on to the unforgiving mainstream TV screen, often for the first time. Bonkers, biting, brilliant: the late-night sketch show by Britain's best young standups 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

If you offend somebody as a comedian, you have two options. America's misguided war on offensive humor 2011-07-12T16:15:00Z

I am not looking for it,” actor and comedian Albert Brooks — who supplied the voice of Nemo’s dad, Marlin — wrote on Twitter. Naming Nemo: Squall over Weather Channel naming winter storms 2013-02-09T05:06:04Z

Being a professional comedian brings with it a set of unintended consequences. Brains Behaving Badly: Why So Many Comedians End Up Self-Destructing 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z

The comedian at his home in Los Angeles. Bob Newhart on His Secretly Sick Humor and Turning 90 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z

The Montreal Symphony competes with comedians, musicals, pop acts and other shows and must hold its rehearsals in a downstairs room. For Montreal Symphony, Shoebox Is a Grand Home 2011-04-18T23:52:43Z

In this she stood in the great tradition of subversive comedians. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

“So, you wanted a handsome young comedian from Africa?,” “The Daily Show” explains the Middle East in terms Americans can understand: March Madness brackets 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z

The actress and comedian has created a cottage industry of lampooning the Christmas season in an annual show that combines original songs and biting commentary. Encounters : In New York City Christmas Comedy Show, Jackie Hoffman Lampoons Holiday 2013-12-18T23:24:10Z

The comedian, the scientists said, appeared to have boosted the subjects’ immune systems. Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comedian, Is Dead at 76 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z

More broadly, he was motivated by a common comedian impulse to find humor in picking at uncomfortable thoughts often only whispered about. Hannibal Buress Evolves From Cult Star to Showman 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z

The British comedian joined actress Olivia Wilde on stage, wearing the fictional character’s signature tinted sunglasses and red beanie hat. Watch Sacha Baron Cohen Resurrect Ali G at the Oscars 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z

The great stand-up comic George Carlin famously said that it’s the duty of the comedian to find the line and then cross it deliberately. A New Special From George Carlin — Sort Of. (It’s Complicated) 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z

Bailey is possibly the world's least likely rock'n'roll comedian. Bill Bailey: Bill's excellent adventure 2013-04-19T14:00:00Z

Top comedian Sarah Millican, who was one of the judges, presented the awards. 'Funny' contest tied for first time 2013-08-23T10:16:20Z

In her pursuit, she recruits friends, ex-flings, actors and comedians to discuss topics ranging from self-worth to open partnerships, to finding single men while shopping at Target, to Ms. Byer’s own fear of relationships. Podcasts Inspired by Love and Relationships 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z

"To be honest, I feel a bit uncomfortable with being a comedian at this time," she says, echoing a feeling of helplessness other artists have expressed. How Edinburgh standups are dealing with the riots 2011-08-10T19:00:02Z

“And now it’s not. Was there anyone who didn’t like Will Smith an hour ago in the world? Like no one, right? Now he doesn’t have a single comedian friend — that’s for sure.” Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock After Academy Condemns His Slap 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z

“It’s very arrogant to think we need comedians if laughing is the only reason they’re there, because everyone knows how to. We got it.” Hannah Gadsby broke comedy. So what’s she building now? 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z

At the Kennedy Center, where clips of Murphy’s career from streetwise Mr. Rogers to the jocular donkey from “Shrek” appeared in tributes to the prolific comedian, Murphy delivered his first routine since 1987. Eddie Murphy's First Onstage Joke in 28 Years Was About Bill Cosby 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

Robin Williams, who died of an apparent suicide on Monday at the age of 63, was an actor of prodigious comic gifts both on stage as a stand-up comedian and on-screen as an actor. Robin Williams: A comic actor with classical training 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

A fake English Heritage-style blue plaque has since been put on a bench in Hammersmith, west London, in tribute to the comedian, as the sitcom Bottom was filmed in the borough. Rik Mayall happy and healthy moments before death, says friend 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

Crystal said he "was a substitute schoolteacher during the day and being a comedian at night" when he was invited to appear at an event where Ali was the guest of honor. Crystal says he'd consider a return to host Oscars 2011-03-18T11:46:04Z

The comedians, who aren’t afraid to swear, will make you laugh at your own situation as they compare their end-of-days skills and resources, as well as dish advice for keeping the peace at home. A Podcast Playlist to Help Distract You (for the Most Part) 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z

Nov. 9 - The New York Times reports sexual misconduct allegations against comedian Louis C.K. Cannes Film Festival faces new era after #MeToo 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z

On the Friday before Labor Day, he was speaking by phone from Yellow Springs, Ohio, the rustic village where he’d gone to spend time with Dave Chappelle, his friend and fellow comedian. Chris Rock Tried to Warn Us 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z

“A lot of these comedians are on the way up,” Taylor says of his roster. U District’s new Laughs club bets on rising, road-tested comics 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z

He's been slapped with a city phone book's-worth of lawsuits, provided constant fodder for late-night comedians, and given toddlers nightmares by popping out of a bird suit on "The Masked Singer." Is CNN's "Giuliani: What Happened to America’s Mayor?" a matter worth pondering right now? 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z

"We just gave a comfy foothold to censorship & it doesn't get any better from this point on," actor and comedian Patton Oswalt wrote on Twitter. 'Interview' fallout no laughing matter in comedy world 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z

On Twitter, he was uproarious, an effortless comedian keenly attuned to the foibles of those inside hip-hop and those on the outside looking in. ASAP Yams, of ASAP Worldwide, Bridged Hip-Hop Regions and Generations 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z

Mr. Rossi then teamed with the veteran comedian Joe E. Ross, best known for his co-starring role on the sitcom “Car 54, Where Are You?” Steve Rossi, Straight Man of Comedy Duo Allen and Rossi, Dies at 82 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z

He’s a comedian, but he was never an Uber driver, as he is in “The Big Sick.” How ‘The Big Sick’ makes arranged marriages, Muslim families and a coma perfect rom-com material 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z

It seems somehow typical that the unknown comedian with whom she shared a dressing room was Harry Enfield. Nica Burns: queen of Edinburgh comedy 2011-08-26T11:45:01Z

But what has a bigger impact on the show is their clear commitment to the diversity of the comedians they book. In ‘2 Dope Queens’ a Duo Muses Over Life, and Stanley Tucci 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z

The comedian, whose full name is Leo Anthony Gallagher, is known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer. Comedian Gallagher out of coma, telling jokes 2012-03-18T23:16:03Z

It was a very benign, vanilla conversation, but I do feel like part of the issue is that younger comedians look up to older, veteran comics, and we seek guidance and advice from them. Listening to Louis C.K.: An Interview with the Comedian Jena Friedman 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

They were given new light last month by a comedian’s standup routine that caught fire on social media, and new accusers coming forward has led to a drip-drip effect of even more coming forward. Everything You Need to Know About the Bill Cosby Scandal 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z

David Cross, the Emmy Award-winning comedian and "Arrested Development" actor, wants you to know that he's the "Worst Daddy in the World." "That's where I draw the line": David Cross has words for comics who moan about cancel culture 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z

Many of Seattle’s fresh young comedians are working outside the realms of the traditional comedy clubs. ‘The Comedy Womb' is creating a healthy environment for laughs 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

In “The Revenant,” comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star Leslie Jones showed up as herself, giving Leo an angry thrashing in place of the bear that nearly killed his character. Leo owes his Oscar to the bear: “The Revenant” told an American story the Academy couldn’t help but devour 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z

Paul Chambers, centre, with comedians Al Murray, left, and Stephen Fry at the high court in London. 'Twitter joke' case only went ahead at insistence of DPP 2012-07-28T10:09:08Z

One way to find out is to look at the brains of comic artists and comedians. Louis C.K. or Tina Fey? Gender, science and the age-old question: Are men or women funnier? 2014-03-15T13:30:00Z

It's raucous backstage at the Groundlings after a Tuesday evening improv show — red wine and buckets of salty snacks will do that to a roomful of comedians, as will having just killed it onstage. The Groundlings: improving improv in L.A. for 40 years 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z

The new show still sees Lavery giving guidance to letter writers, but in the context of longer conversations with a diverse array of guests including writers, comedians and even the fellow advice columnist Heather Havrilevsky. 6 Advice Podcasts to Navigate the Weirdness of Daily Life 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z

Mixed reviews British comedian Gervais was the show's first host in 15 years and delivered a series of stinging one-liners at the expense of Mel Gibson, Angelina Jolie and Sir Paul McCartney. 2010-01-19T09:24:00Z

Recognition of a different kind for Ricky Gervais, who was named the most influential comedian on Twitter by comedy website Chortle. Seven days on stage: from a revamped Tricycle to an RSC knighthood 2012-06-22T15:40:10Z

The association invited Ms. Wolf, a political comedian, to its annual shindig Saturday night. Michelle Wolf Did Her Job. It’s the Correspondents’ Dinner That Is the Problem. 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z

A third project with the network, a Web-based show with the comedian Sam Seder, also failed. Arts & Leisure Preview: The Comic Who Explores Comedy?s Darkest Side 2011-01-06T19:37:09Z

She painted the comedian as a victim of a “shoot first, ask questions later” frenzy. Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial is set for June — and may include testimony from 13 women 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z

Similarly, in "No Cure for Cancer," a stand-up routine on Showtime in 1993, the comedian Denis Leary said he craved throat cancer because "you can make a lot of money with a voice box." Laughing at The Big C 2011-10-10T23:15:04Z

The comedian Patton Oswalt, who has publicly wrestled with grief over the sudden death of his wife last year, announced over the weekend that he was engaged to be married to the actress Meredith Salenger. Patton Oswalt Announces His Engagement — and Strikes Back at ‘Grub Worm’ Critics 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z

“It’s the original joystick,” said Mr. Herr, who sounds like a cross between the comedian Lewis Black and the feverish pitchman in those old Crazy Eddie commercials. Character Study: Randolph Herr, 64, Maestro of the Player Piano 2012-09-08T04:03:04Z

It will also see skating stars Torvill and Dean test their skills on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, while comedian Frank Skinner will host a children's edition of Room 101. Children in Need aims to top £26m 2013-11-15T01:02:54Z

But the precedents for his visual presence are far weirder: victims in horror movies, mad scientists, Vine comedians. The Playlist: Searching for the Real Desiigner and Saying Farewell to a Punk Band 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

Playing Madison Square Garden has become the ultimate status symbol for a certain class of comedians. Aziz Ansari Plays Madison Square Garden 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

“How to Make White People Laugh” is filled with ideas about identity, social justice theory, and humor, based on your career as a comedian and filmmaker. “How to Make White People Laugh”: Comedian and author Negin Farsad on fighting Islamophobia, one “bacon test” at a time 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z

And like the others he was instantly recognizable: the jutting jaw, the dimpled chin, the piercing gaze and the breaking voice, the last making him irresistible fodder for comedians who specialized in impressions. Kirk Douglas, a Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 103 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z

There's just some sense of levity or humor that made me speak to some way in which comedians see the world. Michael Showalter on American con artists: "We really are screwed if there's no such thing as truth" 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z

Charles Star, a lawyer and comedian, is host. Weekend Miser 2010-12-02T22:46:00Z

“Only the restrained survive,” he said, comparing himself to Lenny Bruce, the 1960s comedian and counterculture idol arrested on obscenity charges and dogged by legal troubles. He?s Only Just Begun to Fight 2011-04-13T22:52:55Z

There are the friends and roomies to bounce around jokes, introduce possible romantic tension and bolster said comedian’s questionable acting ability. Review: Mulaney Does Its Homework Too Well 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

In 2011, one of those guests was Trump, who was mocked by both President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers — a humiliation many believed fueled his presidential campaign five years later. White House correspondents’ dinner presses on, after covid delays and Trump 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z

He had a wonderful sense of humour and intelligence which made him the brilliant comedian that he was. Fortune: Bremner and Sergeant tributes 2013-12-31T16:35:25Z

Surveying the downtown scene from the rooftop bar of FoodLab, I see comedians at outdoor open mikes at one end of the Quartier des Spectacles. How circus-loving Montreal has persisted as the big top of the world 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z

For other movie comedians, taking original content to streaming video is more like brand preservation. Actors Flock to Netflix to Satisfy Their Most Loyal Fans 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z

After an early career as a comedian in England, he moved to the United States with his first wife, Diana Dors, a voluptuous actress known as the “British Marilyn Monroe.” Richard Dawson, Kissing Host of ‘Family Feud,’ Dies at 79 2012-06-03T22:14:10Z

“Even my Richard Pryor paintings,” he went on, referring to a series of work based on jokes told by that black comedian, use a common racial epithet. The Inside Story on Outsiderness 2011-02-25T21:36:23Z

He’s hilariously flattered by the intervention’s star-studded attendance, “a ‘We Are the World’ of alternative comedians over the age of 40.” John Mulaney Punctures His Persona in ‘Baby J’ 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z

This comedian and Oscar-winning actress returns to the legendary Harlem performance space, where she once hosted its weekly televised talent showcase. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z

“As soon as Lou shouted, ‘Cut,’ Michael and I went into inside jokes, Tommy Cooper impressions,” she said, referring to the British comedian. Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Michael Sheen in ‘Prodigal Son’ 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z

And it's like that for every comedian now; you can reach a niche audience who will show up to support you, merely because you’re putting out this thing that's free that really speaks to them. The Scott Aukerman Interrogation Part II: Podcasts and the president 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

The Seventy-first Primetime Emmy Awards had no host—no comedian to shove the show along with backslaps of gab—and therefore it had no narrative center. The Joyous, Fragmented, and Slightly Anxious 2019 Emmy Awards 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z

There are comedians who mine their own insecurities for material. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in ‘Blended’ 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

The two chatted it up about Schumer’s acting chops given that the comedian turned down an opportunity to host the Daily Show after Stewart leaves. Watch Amy Schumer Tell Jon Stewart Who's the Coolest Chick You'll Ever Meet 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z

She joined an eclectic mix of 12 finalists including a Lebanese drummer, a Moroccan juggler and Kuwaiti comedians. ArtsBeat: American Singer Is a Finalist, but Not a Winner on ‘Arabs Got Talent’ 2013-12-09T20:52:05Z

I also can admit when I'm wrong, but a lot of male comedians have had problems with that. Margaret Cho's message to drag show haters: "Take equal rights like a man" 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z

Comedy nerds fanatically listen to podcasts, engage in debates on online forums, follow their favorite comedians on Twitter and attend all their live shows. I was a comedy groupie 2013-03-11T00:30:00Z

Gold says no: “It’s always on the comedian.” We don’t know when Donald Trump is joking 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z

As a guest on the "Late Show with David Letterman," the comedian had joked that his wife was being accused of "vegetable plagiarism." Seinfeld's wife wins second round in book battle 2010-04-28T20:13:00Z

In the third season, debuting Sunday night, his character — a spiritual comedian — is returning to the city from a college comedy tour and plunging into a new romance. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Black Monday’ and ‘High Maintenance’ 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z

Not long into their relationship, Williams wrote in a letter to a friend: “Have I ever told you that I like Italians? They are the last of the beautiful young comedians of the world.” ‘Leading Men,’ a Novel About Tennessee Williams and His Lover, Casts a Spell From the Start 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z

We are in an environment where it's OK for comedians to be seen to care about political outcomes. Channel 4's 10 O'Clock Live: where satire becomes serious, and politicians can keep their credibility 2011-01-17T07:00:05Z

Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning actor and comedian who died Monday at age 63 of an apparent suicide, was a prolific and dynamic screen presence who left his mark on a diverse assortment of films. Robin Williams: Seven of his most memorable movie roles 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Katherine Rose for the Observer "It's a steep curve in the net age," says comedian Adam Buxton, "learning to deal with a new type of casual, brutal criticism from people you've never met." Adam Buxton: 'I was called a smarmy, greased-up dwarf' 2013-05-11T17:00:03Z

Back then, it was clear that Mr. Williams was one of the most explosively, exhaustingly, prodigiously verbal comedians who ever lived. Robin Williams, an Improvisational Genius, Forever Present in the Moment 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

The comedian Joan Rivers, who died Thursday at 81, leaves an impression larger and louder than life, and the sense of a sensibility caustic toward both the world and herself. Joan Rivers with Louis C.K.: 'Know when you're lucky' 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

I really admire than at her age, she continues to be one of the edgiest comedians around. Movie Review: Taking Joan Rivers Seriously 2010-05-13T15:28:00Z

The last would put the comedian on the same level as, say, Arthur Miller or Harvey Fierstein, whose official Broadway titles now get intelligence-insulting fancy possessives: “Arthur Miller’s The Crucible,” “Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song.” So, You’re Going to Call Your Play _____? 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z

Ms. Blizzard, a comedian and former Miss New Jersey, delivers the jokes while folding clothes that are strewn all over the stage in a vision of domestic chaos. Review: ‘One Funny Mother’ Delivers One-Liners Without Depth 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z

Unlike both Key and Peele, Buress is a comedian more attuned to stand-up—and, failing that, a comedian able to communicate an awful lot of pathos in his comic characters. Gallows humor in the age of #BlackLivesMatter: “Key & Peele” returns and “Why? with Hannibal Buress” premieres, not a moment too soon 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

Rock is always in the conversation of best comedians of this generation. Chris Rock returns to TV to star in “Fargo” season 4, will play head of a crime family 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z

He's also extremely funny, not always a given with comedians offstage. Jack Whitehall: a class act 2012-10-05T21:59:00Z

The title was a phrase often used by the band’s bus driver, Rudy Ray Moore, who would go on to a career as a bawdy comedian and the star of the “Dolemite” movies. Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z

Confessional stand-up comedians sometimes muster this, but it’s a rarer experience in theater. Review | Alexander Strain finds the bright side in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z

There's a way that comedians communicate with each other that is usually through the lens of comedy. Michael Showalter on American con artists: "We really are screwed if there's no such thing as truth" 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z

Delightfully well-written if a little plodding – they all are, especially the comedians, whose jokes work grandly if said, always less well if written. Bumper crop 2010-10-09T23:04:00Z

The law protects children who have been hired as "an actor, actress, dancer, musician, comedian, singer, or other performer or entertainer" and stipulates that their earnings must be safeguarded for them until they reach adulthood. Why aren’t there any legal protections for the children of influencers? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z

The problem is that Wiig is shy, cool and pretty — not the petri dish of insecurities from which most comedians are made. Kristen Wiig: The Anti-Comedian 2011-05-02T14:10:00Z

The “Saturday Night Live” representative said the show hired Gillis “on the strength of his talent as a comedian and his impressive audition for SNL.” ‘SNL’ rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

The comedian shared his personal struggle to come to terms with and eventual confidence in his pansexuality in a People Magazine exclusive. Wayne Brady comes out as pansexual: Who else is pansexual, and what does that mean? 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z

After engaging in a “compliment-off,” the two discussed her space in the pubic arena as a comedian, actress, writer and, of course, role model and spokeswoman. Mindy Kaling addresses recent controversy over abortion and sitcoms with Stephen Colbert 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z

He described the unorthodox and at times controversial comedian Andy Kaufman as “the pre-eminent put-on artist of his generation” and “a pioneering practitioner of various cultural trends long before they ever became trends.” Bill Zehme, Author With a Knack for Humanizing the Famous, Dies at 64 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z

Crowe was originally thought to be playing the comedian, but Mark Staufer, the actor's schoolmate and writer on the film, has suggested the part is now open for casting. Russell Crowe to direct Bill Hicks biopic 2012-07-24T11:31:37Z

Apter convinces Emanuel and Farrell that one of the headliners should be none other than the comedian Solomon Gladman — whom Apter has admired and been influenced by since he was in middle school. Heard the One About the Hole That Swallowed Part of Chicago? 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z

Arrive by 7:30 p.m. if you want to participate and speak with a panel of comedians, one of whom will act as your proxy onstage. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z

“The great thing about seeing comedians at a club is you are either seeing them on the way up or the way down,” Taylor said. U District’s new Laughs club bets on rising, road-tested comics 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z

He rips comedian Leslie Jones for “icing him” after he said hello to her in the hallway but she failed to immediately notice him. Watch Drake Rap About His ‘Beef’ With SNL Cast Members 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z

My comedian habit was trigged after a breakup with a man juggling problems that ranked high on the darkness spectrum — a suicidal ex-wife, a disabled child, alcoholism. I was a comedy groupie 2013-03-11T00:30:00Z

He's a proper first-class comedian, with a real flair for translating seemingly mundane anecdotes into hilarious set-pieces. This week's new live comedy 2012-10-12T23:05:51Z

At first, it seemed like a planned joke, but then it became clear the comedian had truly forgotten the words -- a problem he soon remedied as he consulted a song sheet. Review: Holiday Sing-Along at Disney Hall a family delight 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z

Bands and poets and comedians generally rock up at festivals just needing to do a soundcheck before going on; theatre, however, is a different beast. Theatre finds its music festival feet 2011-07-21T13:40:45Z

Ms. Meadows was best known for her work with Mr. Allen, the comedian, songwriter and talk-show host, whom she married in 1954. Jayne Meadows, Actress and Steve Allen’s Wife and Co-Star, Dies at 95 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z

Actor, comedian and Hollywood weevil: How has Simon Pegg remained so deeply private? Simon Pegg: 'I measure life by my feelings for Star Wars' 2010-10-16T23:05:00Z

Finally, a comedian remembered a great parody of “Star Trek” and its fans from “Saturday Night Live” and its homage to Mr. Spock: Leonard Nimoy Is Remembered by a Constellation From 'Star Trek' and Beyond 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z

It’s got highly recognizable comedians, catchphrases, a theme song, huge amounts of money earned and a 96% fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes. When Ghostbusters Came Out 30 Years Ago, Reviews Were Scarily Mixed 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, who broke ground for comedians in 1980’s Nine to Five, took the stage to talk about comedies at the Golden Globes. Watch Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Admit That Men Can Be Funny 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

Vaid-Menon is a gender nonconforming artist, writer and comedian who uses their work to redefine beauty standards, examine colonialism and explore fluid identity. Alok Vaid-Menon Finds Beauty Beyond Gender 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z

The underlying message from these comedians is that, for black children, their very existence is a source of constant irritation to their parents. “I’ll bust you in the head till the white meat shows”: Stand-up comedy, black families and corporal punishment 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z

Class Clown As a child, Ms. Watanabe would study television skits with Ken Shimura, a Japanese comedian known for his expressive faces. Popular Japanese Comedian Wants to Bring Her Plus-Size Fashion to the U.S. 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z

Comedy isn’t meant to be catered to the audience, Oswalt said; it’s catered to the comedian. Patton Oswalt says comics have a social responsibility: We can’t just ‘talk about dating or airline food anymore’ 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z

The first five episodes of “Baskets” are, satisfyingly, a combination of all of those moods—pathetic, absurd, jerk-comedy with weirdly compelling meditation on the fundamental nature of being a comedian. Zach Galifianakis’ sad-clown comedy “Baskets” isn’t funny — but its oddball charm works in mysterious ways 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z

"Hop," whose main character is voiced by comedian Russell Brand, was financed by Universal Pictures and Relativity Media for around $63 million. Box Office: 'Hop' bounds into first place 2011-04-03T18:15:00Z

As a comedian, that’s a very interesting atmosphere to walk into. Larry Wilmore goes to Washington: On roasting Beltway egos, Obama’s final year, and why Donald Trump is so dangerous 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z

On Sunday's Oscar broadcast, actor Will Smith approached the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face as he stood on stage, shortly after Rock had joked about Smith's wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Rock's history of Jada Pinkett Smith jokes, hair commentary and disability 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z

There are still plenty of comedians who employ publicists, but an increasing number – whether because they actively dislike critics, or because they're too famous to care – don't issue tickets to the press. Brian Logan on comedians who spurn reviewers 2010-04-14T21:00:00Z

“Love, Gilda” belongs to a booming genre of comedian documentaries, and unlike recent examples about Rose Marie and Gilbert Gottfried, it suffers from the absence of an interview with its subject. Review: In ‘Love, Gilda,’ a Portrait of a Brief and Brilliant Career 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z

Related: Donald Trump to host Saturday Night Live in November The comedian will host Saturday Night Live, the show on which he worked for more than seven years. SNL return: what to expect as Tracy Morgan prepares to bring the funny 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z

Most of the crudeness, though, comes from the supporting cast, largely populated by comedians. Review: Drew Barrymore's 'Going the Distance' 2010-09-01T22:49:00Z

The audiences are made up almost entirely of fellow comedians. Inside the Brutal World of Comedy Open Mikes 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z

When the Friars roasted Mr. Roman, his son, Alan Kirschenbaum, a sitcom writer and producer, praised him as both a parent and a comedian. Freddie Roman,Who Brought Catskill Comedy to Broadway, Dies at 85 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

I think I'm probably better at comedy, but comedians take serious roles sometimes and it actually goes really well. Q&A: Josh Groban sings about love lost _ again 2013-02-05T14:51:28Z

Joji, the singer and former YouTube comedian whose song “Glimpse of Us” was a streaming hit this summer, opens at No. 5 with “Smithereens,” which contains that track. Drake and 21 Savage Bump Taylor Swift From the Top 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z

She's married to comedian Billy Connolly, with whom she has three children. Q&A: Pamela Stephenson Connolly 2012-11-09T22:59:00Z

Ms. Weber thought that account was funny if a little mean – it was run by a group of comedians – whereas she and Mr. Finger hope their ardor for “We Bought a Zoo” shines through. Carpetbagger Blog: Tweeting out of Love for a Movie They Haven't Yet Seen 2011-12-08T23:00:07Z

Welsh comedian Rob Brydon hosted the evening, keeping the audience entertained with impressions of British veteran actor Michael Caine and barbs about NSA spying. Clooney, Cumberbatch honored at BAFTA Britannia awards 2013-11-10T10:51:26Z

The comedian Eugene Mirman, a frequent collaborator, said their individual successes had validated these explorations. Flight of the Conchords: Aimless, and That’s O.K. 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z

The comedian took to Instagram and Twitter Monday to say her cancer was caught early and confined to her left lung. Kathy Griffin says she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z

Mel and Sue began their career as comedians at Cambridge University's Footlights club, and wrote and performed with French and Saunders before making their own TV debut. Mel and Sue to host ITV chat show 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

Seems like a tough format for most comedians. In Broadway's post-'Hamilton' era, some shows aim big by going small 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z

That’s the appeal of the podcast: the comedian is broadcasting straight into your head, and you in turn are engaged with him, so that the both of you are practically sharing a thought balloon. Riff: Stand-Up Comedy Without the Stand-Up. Or the Comedy. 2012-02-03T22:00:07Z

"It's all, 'Black comedians: will it work?'" asks one of their number, Miles Crawford, in tones of mock horror. Meet black comedy's trailblazers 2010-04-13T20:35:00Z

No one expects Late Show, and other late-night shows, to book unfunny comedians in the name of fairness, but it would be silly to think that that’s the only option. Late Show Fires Comedy Booker, Revives the Are-Women-Funny Debate (Sigh) 2012-01-18T13:07:21Z

What is gained by calling Mr. Watts a performance artist rather than a supremely gifted musician and comedian? ArtsBeat Blog: Two Performa Events Invite One Big Question 2011-11-10T19:24:54Z

The Native American comedian was there to sell his animated comedy series “Going Native.” American University’s Laughter Lab is an incubator for marginalized comedians 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z

Me, I'm a host, I'm a comedian, whatever it is. What comedian Pete Holmes knows about the self and love, and self love 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z

Each episode of this comedy docuseries profiles a different up-and-coming comedian from across the country, with the last two episodes focused on comedians in Texas and Alabama. What’s on TV Friday: ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ and ‘House of Cards’ 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z

Louis-Dreyfus was not the only comedian to get political Sunday night. Julia Louis-Dreyfus slams Kavanaugh and his “weird wall calendar” in Mark Twain acceptance sp... 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z

Co-organiser Charlotte Austin said: "It's going to be a lot of chaotic fun with 25 of the best comedians on one stage. " Fringe to host mental health benefit 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

Director of the London 2012 festival, Ruth Mackenzie wished the comedians and crew luck. Comedians set sail for river gigs 2012-06-28T10:04:16Z

While he said needing someone to play the first lady wasn’t the only priority, all comedians were asked to do at least one Michelle Obama impersonation. The most memorable comedy moments of the Obama presidency from SNL to ‘Luther the Anger Translator’ 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z

I would urge comedians: if the comedy is getting in the way of your life, then step away from it and get healthy. Adrian Nicole LeBlanc and Gary Gulman on Comedy and Depression 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z

He’s a brilliant comedian with a serious, even angry, streak. Review: “Cosby: His Life and Times” by Mark Whitaker

Many were mystified by the presence of comedian Jo Brand on the judging panel, alongside Team GB's diving coach Andy Banks and former Olympic diving medallist Leon Taylor. Daley diving show makes a splash 2013-01-07T11:01:52Z

Diwali, the annual Hindu festival of lights, begins on Sunday, and South Asian comedians will celebrate the occasion with events around New York City. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z

They have so far quizzed five people including the former glam rock singer Gary Glitter and comedian Freddie Starr, who both deny any wrongdoing. BBC presenter charged with indecent assaults 2012-12-05T20:18:52Z

For the comedians taking their material directly to the Internet, the decision is as much a reflection of a desire to serve online-savvy audiences as it is a lack of other options. Louis C. K. and Others Take Stand-Up to the Web 2012-03-20T17:24:32Z

"Contrary to popular belief we are in a working democracy – I know this because I'm still alive," comedian Trevor Noah tells an exuberant full house in Johannesburg. South Africa's new comedians find a nation eager for laughs 2013-01-04T13:02:55Z

Perry, who married comedian Russell Brand last week, didn't reveal her performance plans. Bieber, Perry, Ke$ha take on American Music Awards 2010-10-27T11:54:00Z

Frequently, we have comedians stop by this show, “Salon Talks,” and they often talk about writing their own material and accessing their own pain. Rachel Brosnahan thought she was bad at comedy until "Maisel" came along 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z

And the comedian is determined to maintain a healthy attitude in the face of inevitable scrutiny. Jimmy Fallon, back home in NYC, can’t wait for ‘Tonight’ 2014-02-13T21:29:35Z

Of all the comedians on this list, Pryor was the most honest about his cinematic failures. Stand down: when comics make unfunny big-screen comedies 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z

As Noah put it during his surprise announcement in September that he was stepping down, Comedy Central had taken a gamble on “this random comedian nobody knew — on this side of the world.” Trevor Noah Made the World of ‘The Daily Show’ Bigger 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z

In "Women in Comedy," which premieres Sept. 30, most of the comedians interviewed insist the industry has moved past the sexism that once plagued it. 'Makers' celebrates some of the women who've made America 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

Drummer Andrew Hall talked to me after the set about how he's a failed comedian and failed music writer and he's only 23. Catching up with Dude York at Columbia City Theater 10/14 2011-10-15T22:31:04Z

But Mr. Miller, a Canadian comedian and actor perhaps best known here as host of the short-lived hidden-camera TV show “Just for Laughs,” estimates that about 85 percent of the text is from the original. Rick Miller Talks About His ?MacHomer? 2012-03-25T01:30:03Z

Over matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwiches at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen a few days later, the comedians explained that their production at the Cherry Lane would be more organized and better rehearsed. In ‘Oh, Hello,’ Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Have a Stage Senior Moment 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z

In the Telegraph, Rupert Christiansen said that she “sings with vibrant assurance and proves herself a spirited comedian. But she is dumpy of stature.” Male critics on female bodies: Tara Erraught, Liza Minnelli and intelligent reviewing

The legendary comedian is the subject of the new documentary "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work," which recently screened at the Seattle International Film Festival and is now playing at the Harvard Exit. 'Can we talk?' An interview with comedian Joan Rivers 2010-06-19T00:34:00Z

But what should really anger us is the fact that we live in a nation where comedians defend our national heroes more vigorously than our politicians do. Jon Stewart, defender of American values: How comedians are redefining patriotism now 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z

The actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. What did Robin Williams mean to you? 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

"Men, Don’t say you have a mother, a sister, a daughter . . . Say you have a father, a brother, a son who can do better. We all can," comedian Nick Jack Pappas wrote. Lady Gaga and Evan Rachel Wood Join Alyssa Milano’s ‘Me Too’ Protest 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z

It’s hosted by Aussie comedian Rove McManus and features a stable of regular players, but most people will tune in to see the guest stars. May 13 TV Picks: the new improv show ‘Riot’ on Fox 2014-05-12T18:26:44Z

On Tuesday, June 11, legendary satirical comedian Jon Stewart came out from retirement to testify before the House judiciary committee regarding the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Jon Stewart, defender of American values: How comedians are redefining patriotism now 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z

But that is no position to be in as a comedian. America's misguided war on offensive humor 2011-07-12T16:15:00Z

The Killing Eve star and the Brooklyn Nine-Nine comedian will follow in the footsteps of this year’s host, Seth Meyers, next January. Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg to co-host 2019 Golden Globes 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z

White joined the comedian for a one-off gig in Nashville, Tennessee, which is to be released on vinyl release in July. Jack White records live album with Conan O'Brien 2010-06-14T10:22:00Z

But after his somber election night special, the comedian returned to his regular slot on Wednesday for a Late Show episode in which he tried to explain Trump’s victory and offer his audience some comfort. Stephen Colbert Is Struggling to Accept Trump as President: 'This Sucks' 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z

“When I watched that tape, I understood this man knew he was going to die,” said the comedian. Dave Chappelle speaks on George Floyd in new Netflix special 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

And the demands to shut them down tend to be led not by old-fashioned prudes but by radical online activists, the liberal media and even other comedians. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

And he's not totally unsuited to the job, in fact; not just a mid-life-crisis comedian searching for a new purpose in life. Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero; Endeavour: TV review 2013-04-22T06:00:20Z

Before the well-known comedian Kroll appears, it would be easy to mistake this low-fi movie for a sports documentary rather than a narrative feature. ‘Olympic Dreams’ Review: A Hopeful Rom-Com Fails to Medal 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z

Funny Business, narrated by Radio 4 newsman Eddie Mair, showed us what comedians were doing when they weren't monopolising television – to wit selling their souls at lucrative corporate dinners. Rewind TV: Utopia; Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways; Funny Business; Blandings – review 2013-01-19T22:45:01Z

He shot sports stars, fashion models, actors, comedians and quiet street scenes. Chuck Stewart, Jazz Photographer, Dies at 89; You’ve Seen His Album Covers 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z

London-based US comedian Rich Hall has won the Barry award, the Australian equivalent of the Edinburgh Comedy award, at this year's Melbourne international comedy festival. Comedian Rich Hall wins Barry award 2013-04-22T15:54:47Z

“I don’t actually talk about abortion that much, usually,” begins American comedian and actor Jenny Slate when we meet. Jenny Slate: ‘We’re not saying abortion is funny’ 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z

Later he became a locomotive fireman, longshoreman, police officer, standup comedian, postmaster, and bus and truck driver. 'Redwall' author Brian Jacques dies at 71 2011-02-09T15:43:14Z

The 79-year-old comedian, a slender wooden cane often dangling at his side, mostly watched the proceedings unfold with an air of detachment, often staring toward the ceiling with his eyes closed. A battle over jurors ends, and a trial looms for Bill Cosby 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z

On Saturday, the comedian announced that he was adding a Jan. 27 show to his Madison Square Garden run — the fourth Garden appearance of his current tour. Louis CK Adds Another Show at Madison Square Garden 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z

Once onstage, something switched in him — maybe it was his experience as a stand-up comedian and incessant practice — and he exuded confidence. American University’s Laughter Lab is an incubator for marginalized comedians 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z

But Guest didn’t try to apply this standard to Gervais’s other identity as a stand-up comedian. Ricky Gervais Would Like to Non-Apologize 2012-01-11T15:17:22Z

On the comedian Marc Maron’s podcast, Mr. Moran mused that there were two comedic approaches: the kind that digs into the “stuff of life” and the kind that dances away from it. Critic’s Notebook: Proven in Britain, Two Comics Try to Take New York 2013-06-17T21:44:00Z

The producers of the play “Race,” meanwhile, went from the American television star James Spader to a British replacement, the actor and comedian Eddie Izzard, in June. When Marquee Names Go, Certain Shows Can?t Go On 2010-09-27T02:41:00Z

Actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk revealed a bit more about “Better Call Saul,” in an interview Monday night at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. Bob Odenkirk drops hints about “Better Call Saul”: “It’s 85 percent drama, 15 percent comedy” 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z

Just about every male screen comedian must negotiate this passage at some point: Eddie Murphy managed pretty well for a while, with the “Dr. Dolittle” movies. | 'Mr. Popper?s Penguins': A Home Invasion by the Antarcticans 2011-06-16T22:03:05Z

Eighteen of the company’s 75 performers will offer an abbreviated version of Pat Zwe, an all-night celebration featuring dancers, drummers and comedians, blending ancient traditions with contemporary themes. Dance Listings for April 10-16 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

The BET Awards took place in LA and were hosted by actor and comedian Chris Tucker. Emeli Sande wins BET music award 2013-07-01T07:02:35Z

“Gilbert,” director Neil Berkeley’s fabulous documentary about comedian Gilbert Gottfried, recasts the “obnoxious” performer as a family man with a wife and two kids. WATCH: Gilbert Gottfried wants everyone to hate him less 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z

At the BBC, he wants to attract and retain comedians with a three-year development plan which utilises all the corporation's platforms. BBC's Shane Allen: 'I'm doing the job of comedy gods' 2013-03-24T18:15:01Z

Whether or not his longtime partner, the actress and comedian Maya Rudolph, has ever cooked him a mushroom omelet is a matter of complete indifference to me. Review: Daniel Day-Lewis Sews Up Another Great Performance in ‘Phantom Thread’ 2017-12-24T05:00:00Z

The 78-year-old comedian is too busy for any of that nonsense. Get ready, Seattle: Joan Rivers is rolling into town 2012-02-23T21:28:10Z

The comedian is 45 years old and was on his way home from a stand-up set at the time of his accident. Celebrities Pray For Tracy Morgan After Crash Leaves Him Hospitalized 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

It was about the pack of professional comedians he mentored, the politicians he productively pestered, the staff that supported him, and the spirit of camaraderie he fostered. Twitter won the GOP debate: A fitting tribute to Jon Stewart, who made citizen-satirists of us all 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

Directed by Adam Brace, “Just for Us” is an inherently political piece from a comedian who says he has tended to avoid talking politics onstage. Review: ‘Just for Us’ Reaches Across the Chasm 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z

But drawing new viewers and subscribers to comedians on the website isn’t the only goal of Comedy Week. YouTube Bets Big on Laughs with Its First-Ever “Comedy Week” 2013-05-20T15:49:49Z

Bill Maher has made his mark as the comedian who refuses to toe the party line—any party’s line.  Let’s listen to Bill Maher: On Paris, religion and race, Maher walks a fascinating and tricky line 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z

The star often speaks of how there are two Ken Dodds - the comedian and the real man. Ken Dodd: Don't call me eccentric 2013-11-08T08:12:01Z

Photograph: Edward Moore There are deadpan comedians, and then there's Daniel Simonsen, a comic who it's impossible to imagine doing anything warm and normal. Edinburgh fringe festival comedy special 2012-08-03T23:05:22Z

The center cited his “iconic characters, inimitable physical comedy, and relatable narratives,” as well as his achievements as a comedian, actor, writer and producer. Kevin Hart to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z

A leading man wins us over with gleaming looks that feed romantic dreams, while stage comedians have to master a whole arsenal of effects to secure a foothold in the audience’s affections. Nathan Lane, Hamming It Up As Few Can 2010-05-26T17:15:00Z

This spring she will introduce a website that will feature videos of comedians addressing specific issues of reproductive rights. ArtsBeat: A Night of Comedy (and Political Jabs) for a Cause 2014-02-12T19:16:48Z

The comedian notched up his fourth week at the top of the UK book chart, marking the longest run at number one by a British-born author this year. Walliams tops children's bestsellers 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

Nearby, a cerebral stand-up comedian named Woody Allen would try out new material while the equally intellectual comic duo Nichols and May rehearsed their new Broadway show. Perspective | D.A. Pennebaker revolutionized film while living in a New York that revolutionized culture 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z

But the perky "Firework" pop star pulled out of Wednesday's live TV ceremony at short notice, following her split with British comedian Russell Brand two weeks ago after 14 months of marriage. "Harry Potter", Katy Perry big People's Choice winners 2012-01-12T04:41:55Z

DeGeneres is a brilliant comedian, but that was not her central drawing card toward the end of her career, a problem no publicist could fix. James Corden and the Dangers of Likability 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z

It's comedians mucking around with live musicians, a combination of improvised stuff and things we've tried to rehearse. Alex Horne, comedian: Edinburgh festival Q&A 2012-08-06T13:30:01Z

“This is what I’ve been working towards,” says Chella Quint, 41, a comedian and education researcher who has been one of the loudest voices campaigning for a rethink. 'We're having a menstrual liberation': how periods got woke 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z

We were proposing a big broad comedy without comedians – a completely new concept. How We Made: Airplane! 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z

The actor and comedian won a court order forcing the Metropolitan police to hand over copies of notes made by Mulcaire, which were seized in a 2006 raid on his home in Surrey. News of the World investigator had Steve Coogan's phone details, court told 2011-01-26T15:56:21Z

Zarganar, the comedian, called the satire "an important work" that shows artists are truly becoming independent again. Myanmar comedy shows struggle for national image 2012-05-01T13:39:08Z

Something — sensitivity, good taste, the nonaggression pact between comedians and the public — was being put at risk. Movie Review: ?The Dictator,? With Sacha Baron Cohen 2012-05-15T16:30:09Z

Two years after their celebrated collaboration on “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” the writer and director John Hughes and the comedian John Candy reunited for this rough-and-tumble comedy. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z

In the meantime, we have a comedian where the mayor of London should be – and the gags are coming thick and fast as his city enjoys its moment in the global spotlight. Boris Johnson, the comedian of politics, has the last laugh 2012-07-30T12:00:01Z

Leno’s association with “The Tonight Show” spanned five decades, going back to his first appearance there as a stand-up comedian in 1977. Jay Leno to get 2014 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at Kennedy Center

Years ago, the comedian Bill Hicks began one of his stand-up specials with a video of himself riding a white horse and wearing a cowboy hat while talking about fighting corruption and evil. Bill Hicks, Revived on Video to Jar Viewers Out of Apathy 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z

The hilarious sketch shows Gillett wearing a flight attendant uniform and speaking to her husband, comedian and magician Wes Barker, as if he were on a flight. Flight attendant's hilarious work-from-home video praised online: 'This is so realistic' 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z

Less than 10 minutes into Seales’s “Smart Funny and Black” show at the Kennedy Center, the comedian had already put the white people in the theater on notice. Amanda Seales was always ‘Smart Funny and Black.’ Finally, everyone else sees it. 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z

Speaking to comedian Marc Maron at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, Izzard praised a number of comics from around the world and flagged up their forthcoming appearances in the UK. Eddie Izzard to bring international comedians to Edinburgh festival 2013-07-29T10:35:31Z

Some of the most popular comedians working today discuss important political and social issues — and are taken seriously as thinkers even as they tell jokes. The comics in Asperger's Are Us are not here to educate you 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z

A part of this Brooklyn bar’s weekly Fireside series, the show features comedians, journalist, writers and actors poking fun at public officials and the election process through personal stories. Spare Times for March 18-24 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z

But her comedic influence, too, has become increasingly obvious as time has gone by, as those who grew up watching her have become comedians in their own right. ‘She was our Michelle Obama’: how Gilda Radner changed comedy for ever 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z

On the other hand, Ricky Gervais, the acerbic British comedian, skewered Mr. Gibson onstage last year, to the degree that many guests in ballroom cringed. What to Watch for at the Golden Globes 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z

In real life, what’s happening is a famous actor and comedian has engaged in a years-long quest to unearth a tape that will take down the actual president. Who’s taping now? In Trump’s world, everything is recorded. 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z

Joan always said that that we female comedians were really lucky because we were funny. How Margaret Cho revives “Fashion Police”: Performing fashion snark as “a woman of color, as a queer woman, as someone who is plus-sized and very proud of my fat” 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z

Chris Rock, the comedian scheduled to host the awards, also kept on message after taking to the church’s stage following Mr. Jordan, reciting “My Dungeon Shook” by James Baldwin. Amid Oscar Boycott Plans by Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith, Stars Gather for King Day 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z

Stewart Lee is a stand-up comedian and writer. Stewart Lee: my life on the shelf 2010-07-31T23:07:00Z

When you started, you wanted to crack the code of these comedians. How did Judd Apatow learn comedy? He asked questions 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

A British storyteller and comedian, his shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are routinely the hottest tickets in town. A New Theater Season of Hitting the Boards Hard, From Broadway to Oregon 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z

"Still, it's terrifying that Stewart's the GOP nominee for a major office and some far-right candidates have actually been elected to GOP positions already, like baby-faced Washington state bigot James Allsup," the comedian added. Don’t say Sam Bee didn’t warn us: “Nazis understand grassroots organizing better than the D... 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z

A huge comedy festival showcasing local comedians with big name headliners and a focus on the wonderful weirdness that happens here. ‘The Comedy Womb' is creating a healthy environment for laughs 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

The idea that a comedian had outright ownership of his material seems to have taken root in this country once Manning et al gave way to the Ben Elton generation. Has Keith Chegwin been stealing comedians' jokes on Twitter? 2010-07-22T11:49:00Z

And no wonder: the tone of the show plays to the trope that all comedians are in actuality broken people who are willing to expose their brokenness for our light amusement. Riff: Stand-Up Comedy Without the Stand-Up. Or the Comedy. 2012-02-03T22:00:07Z

Actor-director Rickman will present the historical drama "A Little Chaos," while comedian Rock will present "Top Five," which he wrote, directed and stars in. Toronto film festival unveils star-studded guest list 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z

"I started comedy when the boom was ending, in '88; I started writing books when print began to die," says actor, comedian and author Patton Oswalt. Patton Oswalt has a thing for the movies 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z

Hollywood has long had a tendency to adopt the finest and most interesting comedians and then determinedly blunt the hard edges that make them interesting. Why Robin Williams's true genius lay in his weird and wonderful comedy 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

In “Track,” a woman with a famous comedian boyfriend starts to leave nasty comments on his fan page, using his dead mother’s name as a pseudonym. The Macabre, the Sinister, the Absurd: Story Time Just Got Weirder 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z

And it's like, I don't want to admit it, but it's like, "Yeah, I talk to him all the time. We're cool," or whatever other Asian comedian. "I'd play the s**t out of George Washington": Jimmy O. Yang talks representation & his Amazon debut 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z

Johnson is the young eyes and voice of the series, and what a sly comedian he is. Best Performances of 2020 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z

To a certain extent, so did Obama, but the professional comedian noted the president's tone was better. Comic Larry Wilmore says he's willing to take the heat for his widely panned correspondents dinner speech, saying his tone didn't fit the room 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z

A: It’s funny, when we first started the show, people said we wouldn’t last six months because there just weren’t enough people-of-color comedians to have on the show to sustain it. The rise of Minority Retort: Portland’s stand-up showcase for comedians of color comes to Seattle 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z

So when I told her I wanted to be a comedian she was very pleased. Jimmy Carr: Laughing on the other side of his face 2012-06-23T23:06:26Z

The comedian Joan Rivers died in New York on Thursday, a week after she suffered cardiac arrest during an outpatient medical procedure, her daughter said in a statement. Comedian Joan Rivers dies at age 81, daughter says 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

On Monday, Beth Stelling, who has had a banner career year and who Vulture recently dubbed “a young comedian to watch,” posted a shocking image on Instagram. Beth Stelling doesn’t need your Internet justice 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z

The big problem for all comedians is not messing around. Spring Performance: Theater : Comic Advice: Be Wary on Broadway 2011-02-20T02:01:26Z

The comedian set himself the challenge of parachuting into a country, sampling its culture, history and food and, based on the one visit, writing and performing a new routine. New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z

An aspiring standup comedian, he believes his mission is to bring laughter to the world, until life disabuses him of that notion. ‘He is a psychopath’: has the 2019 Joker gone too far? 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z

It was often hilarious — as you would expect from one of the greatest comedians of his generation — and a year of steady performing has tightened his jokes and polished his act, maybe too much so. Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z

Certain people, like the Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly, confound him. Lip Readers Apply Their Skill to Celebrity Conversations 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z

Rachel Lander, a Brooklyn stand-up comedian, was in the middle of a joke about the 2020 presidential election — her audience’s ears perked for the punchline — when the train reached its final stop. A Stand-Up Set at the Swipe of a MetroCard 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z

During a podcast conversation with comedian Norm Macdonald, Mr. Allen wondered aloud if ABC had soured on his sitcom character, Mike Baxter, known for jokes at the expense of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. When Off-Camera Opinions Eclipse the Comedy 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z

The 66th annual Primetime Emmys took a somber turn toward the end to remember Robin Williams, the versatile actor and comedian who died two weeks ago in an apparent suicide at the age of 63. Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

The flesh-and-blood comedian was sitting on a couch, dressed in athleisure clothes and a pair of Air Jordans as he read from the script for his affirmative action monologue. Can Hasan Minhaj Make Topical Comedy Work on Netflix? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z

This outrageous new reality show, hosted by the comedian James Corden, holds its second night of auditions. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘The World’s Best’ and ‘Hillary’ 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z

The Essex-born actor and comedian, known for his roles in alternative comedy shows such as The Young Ones, Bottom and The New Statesman, died in his London home on Monday, his agent confirmed. Rik Mayall: 'funniest man of his generation' 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

For some stand-up comedians, podcasts resemble an open-mic night with no red light telling them to wrap it up. Aack! A Millennial’s Audio Odyssey Through the ‘Cathy’ Comic Strip 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Alex Healey for the Guardian Photograph: guardian.co.uk The Edinburgh festivals, an intense and exhilarating brew of operas and comedians, symphonies and street acrobats, is now underway. Edinburgh festivals funding: see what they get, before the cuts bite. Full data 2010-08-16T07:00:00Z

Mr. Hackett, a dough-faced borscht belt comic known for roles in the films “The Music Man” and “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” was chatting with a group of male comedians. At the Friars Club, When the Laughter Stopped 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z

Look, if you're a comedian and you have your audience, you can say whatever you want. Comedian Tom Papa on the McCarthyism of the Left: "It's a terrifying moment" 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z

"I want to share this with all my fellow cab drivers and standup comedians," Bailey said as he held his trophy. Emotional end for `As the World Turns' on Emmys 2010-06-28T15:39:00Z

The extraordinarily versatile actress, comedian and singer Jan Hooks passed away Thursday at the age of 57, after battling a serious illness. Jan Hooks: Her 6 Best SNL Sketches 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z

Meruelo Media on Friday announced the rapper, comedian and actor is joining Los Angeles hip-hop radio station Power 106 as host of its morning show. Nick Cannon to host morning show on LA radio station 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z

And the latest edition of "Saturday Night Live" demonstrated that the comedian is not a sacred cow at the network he helped save. Bill Cosby gets skewered on 'Saturday Night Live' 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z

He praised the show for helping black comedians, who had been mostly segregated, move into the mainstream. Dave Chappelle helps out in salute to director Stan Lathan 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z

Another comedian, James McNair, known as Jimmy Mack, died in the crash. Tracy Morgan, Still Critical, Is ‘More Responsive’ 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

Being a comedian, says Izzard, there’s less risk of going full-Angus. Eddie Izzard in Cannes: 'I wasn’t channelling cat, per se' 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z

When it came to choosing guests, Cooper knew that he wanted to speak to Colbert about the talk show comedian’s philosophy on approaching grief with gratitude. Anderson Cooper Explores Grief and Loss in Deeply Personal Podcast 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z

So many comedians past their prime try to revive their careers by doing impressions of other performers. On TV, a Super-Sized Performer Breaking Out of a Small Box 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

But, though the government seems to generally concur with the comedian, that doesn’t mean they’re on the same sandwich wavelength across the board. The U.S. Government Agrees With Jason Segel About Sandwiches 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z

Will Smith — rapper, stand-up comedian, actor, producer and songwriter — has added memoirist to his resume. Review | Should celebrities narrate their audiobooks? Will Smith and Mel Brooks make the case for yes. 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z

People didn’t know Martha was funny — much less that she could go toe-to-toe with some of the filthiest comedians. Forget the handmade wreaths. Now Martha Stewart hangs with Snoop Dogg and makes weed jokes. 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z

“A lot of comedies in the last 30 years have wanted to be ‘Airplane!,’ ” said Patton Oswalt, a comedian and actor and the voice of the hero in “Ratatouille.” Film: Surely It?s 30 (Don?t Call Me Shirley!) 2010-06-26T12:47:00Z

The building on 55th Street hosts about 175 events a year, including stand-up comedy shows, concerts, a film festival and the club's famous roasts, in which comedians pepper a celebrity with good-natured insults. NYC's Friars Club unhappy about blasting plans 2011-10-24T16:39:06Z

She’s one of those comedians whom other comedians put at the top of their lists. Pamela Adlon goes on to ‘Better Things,’ while Tig Notaro revisits the same old thing 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z

Not only do these comedians absolutely nail the quirks, they build and sustain full characters as times change. The 8 Best Impressions of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z

The hack comedians of the Comedy Boom abandoned their Jack Nicholson impressions and returned to their former lives. Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien and the behind-the-scenes secrets of comedy’s ’90s glory days 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

Kenneth Williams once said: "I certainly wouldn't call myself a happy human being. All the comedians I've known have been deeply depressive people, manic depressive... They kept it at bay with this facade." Robin Williams and the link between comedy and depression 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

When the audience responded to a "custard pie sequence" with virtual silence, the comedian pushed a pie into his face with enough force to cause a fracture. Where egos dare: Patrick Stewart v James Corden and other on-stage spats 2010-06-11T10:36:00Z

Trump is every comedian’s go-to target, for either the hair, or the wall, or the way the candidate says “huge.” Our new late-night wars: How Hillary, Bernie and the Donald are battling it out for bedtime TV dominance — and who’s winning so far 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z

All fodder for comedians at open-mic nights - and at last year's Fringe. Is there a backlash against rape jokes? 2013-08-20T07:21:24Z

The two placed the comedian’s shocking comic picture — one that showed her holding a facsimile of President Donald Trump’s bloodied severed head — within the context of Griffin’s left-wing political stances and career of boundary-pushing comedy. Kathy Griffin claims “conspiracy” at mad, looping press conference 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

Morecambe & Wise in America suggests that the comedians broke through the usual export barrier because they benefited from particular conditions not available to later acts. Morecambe & Wise in America: how the duo made it in the US 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z

Ms. White, a deft comedian, finds the stray kibbles of humor in her role and pops them off with her usual fine precision. Review: ‘Sylvia,’ in Which a Man Loves a Dog Too Much 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z

Quiñones is a comedian — playing a character he created, Creeper. A comedian’s Cholofit videos spoof gentrification and our fitness-craze culture 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z

Curtis Gwinn, a comedian who helped organize the “Troll 2” screenings at the Manhattan theater, said that Dr. Hardy’s folksy charm was crucial to the film’s appeal. Revisiting ?Troll 2? in ?Best Worst Movie? 2010-05-12T22:04:00Z

Those of us who roll our eyes knowing exactly what the pundits will say, eagerly await the comedian’s take instead. Trevor Noah’s Bernie Sanders impression: “If I hear one more person say emails, so help me, I’m gonna kick them in the dick!” 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z

Wednesday and said some sort of medical issue prevented the comedian from flying to Seattle from Los Angeles to attend his arraignment. Judge issues arrest warrants for no-show comedian Katt Williams 2012-12-13T04:35:04Z

Gervais joked that his award – the Charlie Chaplin Britannia award for excellence in comedy – showed the industry recognised him as a greater talent than Hollywood’s most famous silent comedian. Jennifer Lawrence hails 'my vote for president' Jodie Foster 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z

Writing in The New York Times, Jason Zinoman said that the comedian “treats the stage like a dance floor.” Comedy Listings for April 29-May 5 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z

Each installment of this monthly event screens a movie while subjecting it to the riffing talents of a guest panel of comedians. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in NYC This Weekend 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z

The comedian James Adomian said on Twitter that whenever he was performing with Mr. Knight, he knew it would be a “wildly funny night.” Jak Knight, Known for ‘Big Mouth’ Netflix Series, Dies at 28 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z

Jordan Peele, a comedian who wrote and directed the film, also won best director at the annual awards that recognizes the year’s best independent achievements made on small budgets. Satire 'Get Out' earns top honor at Independent Spirit Awards 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z

The departure from his own hit show made him an inspirational symbol for artists and comedians, particularly minorities, for his willingness to sacrifice profit to retain his independence. Boundary-pushing Dave Chappelle set to receive comedy award 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z

A tedious symptom of this was the joke that sustained many a comedian through the decade: you couldn't tell the boys from the girls any more! Old music: The Barbarians – Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl? 2012-05-28T11:07:20Z

It also showed us that the comedians may be better at responding to Trump’s bullying than the press may be. Samantha Bee's brutal Trump taunts: Why her Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner is necessary 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z

So according to The Onion, Musk isn’t just banning a comedian. Hey, Elon Musk, Comedy Doesn’t Want to Be Legal 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z

Nearby, Jack Britton, a university student and part time stand-up comic, handed out flyers for “Gagging for Attention,” a comedy show he performs with several other comedian friends. ArtsBeat: Postcard from Edinburgh: Spirits of Fringe Festivalgoers Remain Undampened 2011-08-08T15:10:53Z

They liked our banter back and forth and the fact that we have female comedians, people of color, queer comedians on. Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson Save It for the Stage 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z

Early reviews of “Working Out New Material,” Ansari’s recent standup tour, picked at the comedian’s seemingly spooked circumventions of what everyone in the audience already knew. The Productive Ambivalence of Aziz Ansari in His Comeback Netflix Special 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z

“Right now, white America is in the middle of a work-in-progress moment, and black America is like, yeah, we’re going to keep checking on your progress,” said the comedian W. Kamau Bell. Jimmy Fallon Is Sorry. But What Does That Mean? 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z

His friend, comedian James McNair, was killed in the crash, and other passengers also suffered injuries. Wal-Mart, insurers settle lawsuits over 2014 Tracy Morgan crash 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

And the Critics Choice Awards will be hosted by the comedians Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel, who have graduated from doing bits at the show last year. The Carpetbagger: ?Dragon Tattoo? to Open a Day Earlier Than Planned 2011-12-13T20:32:48Z

She didn't win, but she did get a hug from comedian Louis C.K. at the ceremony, and she revealed in an awestruck voice Sunday that he'd said to her: "What you are doing is important." Dunham, Rushdie among big names at New Yorker fest 2012-10-09T12:10:12Z

Both are comedians with a fondness for wordplay and an extraordinary talent for embodying a character. The funniest relationship on TV? Colbert and House 2010-05-12T22:57:00Z

The comedian Patti Harrison appeared on “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday to discuss President Trump’s announcement that morning that he would bar transgender people from military service. Patti Harrison, Transgender Comedian, Speaks Out on Trump’s Military Ban 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z

He lost an advertising deal, but I assume his reputation amongst comedians and the people who see his work was not really affected. America's misguided war on offensive humor 2011-07-12T16:15:00Z

The Seattle-based comedian has built a solid a career out of making people laugh and will celebrate his 30th anniversary as a performer with a headlining slot Aug. 28-30 at Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland. Still going strong: Brad Upton celebrates 30 years in comedy 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

Here are his top 10 tips for being a comedian. Top 10 tips for being a comedian 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

After hopping around his native Australia last fall with his first stand-up show in six years, the comedian Josh Thomas returned home to Los Angeles. Josh Thomas’s Week: ‘Twitter Has Been a Real Problem’ 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z

But seriously, folks — enduring comedians like Black are, at heart, contemplative — he has a reason: “What keeps me going is I’m still learning.” Grammy nominee Lewis Black ‘still learning’ the comedy craft 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z

Ferrell, 43, first established himself in the world of comedy along with many top U.S. comedians before him on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. Will Ferrell gets top U.S. award for humor 2011-05-12T15:58:30Z

“It’s going to be very interesting to see what comedians do post-‘Nanette,’” she wrote. The Comedy-Destroying, Soul-Affirming Art of Hannah Gadsby 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z

Featuring new and returning first-generation American comedians, this commentary series about the oddities of American pop culture is back for a second season. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Sam Now’ and ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

Mr. Letterman famously satirized the late-night talk show even as he was performing on one, a move that stamped him as an original comic mind for a generation of viewers — and comedians. Media Decoder: 30-Year Milestone for Letterman, but Little Instinct to Look Back 2012-01-31T22:36:58Z

The great comedian played along when Walker and his lifelong friend and radio partner, Willard Scott, cooked up a bit about Benny hawking cigars before his nightclub act. Ed Walker spent 65 years on the radio. His last program was unlike any other. 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z

During his comedy show at Hollywood Bowl, the controversial comedian was tackled by an audience member who was armed with a replica gun that could also discharge a knife blade. Howie Mandel says he's "just really afraid" to perform onstage following attack on Dave Chappelle 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z

When did we start holding comedians up to the level of politicians and school teachers? Adam Carolla, unfunny comedian, thinks women aren’t funny 2012-06-20T15:30:00Z

Edited by comedian, actor and horror fan Patton Oswalt, “The Ghost Box,” is a creepy black box full of even creepier ghost stories published by an innovative Canadian press. 13 new Halloween reads to chill, amuse, inform and terrify 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z

There is no reasonable excuse for a comedian who tweets that, “Behind every successful Rap Billionaire is a double as rich Jewish man,” for cheap laughs. Abe Foxman: Let’s Not Prejudge Trevor Noah 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

According to New York Magazine, before NBC hired Chuck Todd to take over Meet the Press, the network wanted to revive its flagging Sunday show by hiring a professional comedian to host it. Could Jon Stewart Have Put Sunday Morning Shows Out of Their Misery? 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z

Reed Kavner has fun with PowerPoint when he invites comedians to use the software to deliver presentations on any subject they choose. 6 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z

In January, the Web site babe.net published a twenty-three-year-old woman’s account of a harrowing encounter with the comedian. Aziz Ansari’s New Standup Tour Is a Cry Against Extreme Wokeness 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z

And Cumberbatch, both a natural comedian and a subtle one, knows how to get a big laugh from nothing more than an arched eyebrow. Benedict Cumberbatch Is the Alchemist with the Mostest in 'Doctor Strange' 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z

Some series – and some comedians – are more associated with controversy than quality. Frankie Boyle puts his money where his mouth is – and Justin Bieber's life is a comedy 2012-12-18T16:01:23Z

He and Kevin Brown, as the character Dot Com, appear as the two-man entourage for a hapless comedian played by Tracy Morgan on the "30 Rock" sitcom. '30 Rock' actor speaks up for organ donation 2010-08-04T19:33:00Z

The comedian told her, "I want to be in it, and I want to die in a terrible way." Neill Blomkamp to hatch 'Alien' movie; Sigourney Weaver teases return 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z

Almost every night, Seattle’s stages offer a roster of regional indie-folk artists, do-it-yourself punk bands and homegrown comedians, as well as nationally touring pop stars. Seattle-area music and nightlife events, Nov. 30-Dec. 6: Bon Iver, Debutones and more 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z

Vinyasa sessions, local pulled pork, neurotic comedians talking death and colonics. Critic’s Notebook: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in All Its Multiplicity 2013-06-17T22:06:12Z

It will see the comedian play the dual roles of a goat herder and a deposed foreign dictator who finds himself lost in the US. Cohen's $20m goat 2010-04-27T10:35:00Z

It’s the club that really, really helped my development as a comedian. Michael Che’s New York State of Mind 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z

Sid Caesar, a comedic force of nature who became one of television’s first stars in the early 1950s and influenced generations of comedians and comedy writers, died on Wednesday. Sid Caesar, Comedian and One of TV’s First Stars, Dies at 91 2014-02-12T22:07:12Z

Under the restored system, a “Late Show” staffer will scout comedians at clubs and other performance spaces and invite them to perform in showcases for a group of senior producers. ArtsBeat: ?Late Show? Replaces Its Comedy Booker 2012-01-17T17:53:54Z

The producer guy got back to me after I sent him the video and asked me if I was a comedian or an actor. New TV show follows the life singing car journalist 2011-12-02T17:03:12Z

The post featured a video of Davidson from eight years ago in which the comedian said he “had just gotten back from doing my very first update and sketch.” Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson to leave SNL as part of big cast shake-up 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z

The comedian later addressed his short-lived Twitter feud with Trump where the then-reality star questioned Stewart’s name change away from  Jonathan Leibowitz. Last night, Jon Stewart destroyed Trump’s response to Charlottesville 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z

But Noah is only the latest in a long line of comedians to face heat for stealing gags. So a thief walks into a comedy club: Trevor Noah, Louis C.K. and the war over plagiarized punch-lines 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

Those actions followed an interview with Dickinson that aired Tuesday on "Entertainment Tonight" that prompted Netflix to back out of a special in honor of the comedian. Bill Cosby is in role of outcast after sexual assault allegations 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

Both comedians also lapsed into the accents of their elderly Jewish friends and relations. Jon Stewart faces his next chapter: Goodbye to “the joy machine” of the writing room and the anxiety of being the poster boy for the left 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z

By his late 20s he was a full-time comedian, working largely in the Catskills. Freddie Roman,Who Brought Catskill Comedy to Broadway, Dies at 85 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

On “Inside Jokes,” Hart will interview top comedians and rising stars. Kevin Hart to debut SiriusXM podcast with Seinfeld as guest 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z

In reality, the late-night comedian explained, liberals are “just following in long and hallowed conservative tradition called states’ rights.” Bill Maher to the federal government: Back off 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z

The actor and comedian is transforming the milestone into a book, and maybe even a stage show. Billy Crystal writing book on aging 2012-08-09T14:22:09Z

Miller is a liberal talk show host and comedian. Current TV to launch morning program block Monday 2012-03-20T20:10:12Z

As widely beloved as he was by comedians, however, his family treasured him the most. Gilbert Gottfried, defender of transgressive comedy and a throwback to the great joke-tellers 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z

Mr. Friedman was game for anything, and in 1964 a young comedian, David Astor, asked if he could try out some material. Budd Friedman, Who Built an Empire of Comedy Clubs, Dies at 90 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z

“There’s nothing better for a comedian than being hemmed in, being closed off, shut out, not welcome; that’s nutrition,” he says, talking about the dangers of the fame and comfort level “Seinfeld” brought him. Television Review: ?Inside Comedy? and ?Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus? 2012-01-25T16:21:00Z

Fellow comedians Kathy Griffin and Bill Maher chatted outside the restaurant at the luxurious Sunset Marquis hotel, while adroit "Parks and Recreation" co-stars Adam Scott and Aubrey Plaza held court on the patio. Emmy Countdown: Nominees party at pre-Emmy soirees 2010-08-28T19:26:00Z

Ms. Arianda is the best physical comedian the stage has produced in some time, as affirmed by her physically exuberant performance in the Broadway revival of “Born Yesterday” last spring. | 'Venus in Fur': ?Venus in Fur,? by David Ives, With Nina Arianda - Review 2011-11-09T03:01:30Z

A member of Cosby’s PR team also read a scathing statement from the comedian’s wife, Camille, in which she called Steele “heinously and exploitatively ambitious” and the lawyers for Cosby’s accusers “unethical.” Mistrial declared in Bill Cosby sex-assault trial 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z

Paying her respects and calling Goldberg “a great comedian,” Bernard said that her experience with Cosby was “no bull by any means,” contrary to “The View” host’s suggestions. Bill Cosby accuser takes on Whoopi Goldberg’s defense: “He slipped drugs into my blood and he raped me” 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

The British comedian drew some criticism for being a meanie with a performance during which "decades' worth of skepticism and resentment bubbled to the surface." Guess who got invited back to host the Golden Globes 2011-02-01T16:18:00Z

I know one or two comedians' spouses, and they accept their occasional appearances in standup routines as a sometimes amusing, sometimes tedious fact of married life. Long live those mother-in-law (and ex-wife) jokes 2010-10-04T13:24:00Z

“His story is an American story. You’ll understand how many lives he’s touched, from every single comedian to rappers like Biggie Smalls.” Lee Daniels back on board to direct Richard Pryor biopic produced by Jay Z 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z

News with jokes The chance to hear three of the circuit's best comedians batting gags about in the comfort of their own homes. The Podfathers (and mothers): top 10 comedy podcasts 2010-06-23T13:06:00Z

There is a certain type of comedian, thankfully a tiny minority, who believes that finding the humour in disability requires reliance on stereotypical cruelty. Getting a laugh out of disability 2010-04-28T12:00:00Z

On long runs, I listen to “WTF” with comedian Marc Maron and “You Must Remember This,” about old Hollywood movie stars and moguls. Suddenly, podcasts are multiplying. These apps can help you keep up. 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z

Tonight's best routine, as tragic as it is hilarious, is about Stanhope's impotence as a comedian. Doug Stanhope 2010-09-01T21:00:00Z

They have yet to realize the Two Big Things all comedians know. Brains Behaving Badly: Why So Many Comedians End Up Self-Destructing 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z

Trevor Noah, 30, who is due to start appearing on Jon Stewart’s show this month, is one of this country’s most popular comedians, a talented impressionist known for his sharp takes on race and politics. Meet “The Daily Show’s” new South African comedian 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z

“Come with me to get absolutely obliterated at the American Girl Doll Cafe,” begins a TikTok video titled “American Girls grow into American Women,” uploaded by the comedian Sally Darr Griffin. Dolls and Drinks for Likes and Clicks 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z

Jenny Slate, 35, is an American comedian, actor and author. Jenny Slate: ‘Ivanka Trump is a fake feminist and should be ashamed’ 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z

It’s very fashionable, and there’s a new generation of comedians who are very sharp and savvy. ArtsBeat: Q. and A.: Comedy Central in Brazil 2011-08-03T18:24:18Z

Oliver first came to public attention in the UK as a stand-up comedian on the festival circuit. Daily Show's Oliver lands HBO show 2013-11-15T10:53:57Z

That is what right-wing comedians have to deal with. TV executives stifling new comedy, says veteran producer 2013-06-25T13:38:37Z

Chris Rock has extended his comedy tour, and now the comedian is coming to Seattle. Chris Rock coming to Seattle for two shows 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z

All are rooted in the pretense that transphobes are a noble people, protecting comedians from perceived cancellation, cis women from violence, and language from inconvenient change to be inclusive. Dave Chappelle and the warped self-victimhood of transphobes 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z

A couple of days before I left New York, the comedian Sarah Silverman flew in there and settled into a rented apartment that her friend Adam Schlesinger had found. They Fled the Coronavirus. Now They’re in Scenic Limbo. 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z

Following the success of his Arctic journey last year in Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World, the comedian is making a four-part peaktime series, Billy Connolly's Route 66. Billy Connolly takes to Route 66 for ITV 2010-12-09T11:06:00Z

His mother bought him a Time magazine with Bill Cosby on the cover, which inspired him, at 14, to plot a career as a comedian. The education of Dave Chappelle: How a D.C. arts school prepared him for stardom 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z

Though Rivers was never nominated, she was famous for her pre-awards show red carpet interviews and left behind a lasting legacy as an uncensored – and unstoppable – comedian. SAG Awards Honors Robin Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stars Lost 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z

Like many comedians, 2 Chainz is a hero to his fans. 2 Chainz brings his music, timing and humor to Fillmore Silver Spring 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z

In the years that followed, the comedian was given awards, went on talkshows, and had a weighty biography written about him, with little notice of the number of allegations made against him. Bill Cosby: the downfall of ‘America’s dad’ 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z

Joyce thinks that a few of the D.C. comedians he leans on to make his shows funnier should get out, too, though he worries what it would do to the mix. After quitting his day job, comic has a new role: Building a comedy scene 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z

Dworman continued by criticizing C.K.’s comeback set, citing the comedian’s decision not to address “the elephant in the room” as an issue. Comedy Cellar owner says he’s “very upset” with Louis C.K. over controversial set 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z

“But now people are speaking about politics, social issues. It’s not just comedians going on stage and giving people what they’re accustomed to seeing.” ‘The boys' club has been obliterated’: meet the women of colour shaking up comedy 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

Williams' widow, Susan Schneider, said the comedian "was not yet ready to share publicly" his struggles with Parkinson's, which affects about 1 million people in the United States. Robin Williams' death highlights Parkinson's-depression link 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

At the Olive Tree Cafe next to the Cellar, Wood reflected on a wall of comedians’ photos after finishing his set. Roy Wood Jr. Is Following in the Comedy Footsteps of Dick Gregory 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z

In fact, this year’s edition, which starts on Saturday, is a rarity in that it includes a bona fide mime artist: the comedian Trygve Wakenshaw. London International Mime Festival: Wordless Physicality That Smashes the Glass Box 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z

It is that drive to be childish that unites comedians. Why was Reginald D Hunter ever booked for the PFA awards dinner? 2013-04-30T17:26:49Z

Last year, Sofie Hagen, a popular comedian, began a campaign on Twitter, urging theaters to publish details of seat widths on their websites, to help larger people like her decide if they wanted to attend. London Theatergoers Are on the Edge of His Seats 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z

Returning to Chicago after military service, he appeared at the Playwrights Theatre Club and Second City, the famed satire troupe that launched the careers of dozens of top comedians. Actor Ed Asner, TV’s blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z

I first watched "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Prime Video's hit show about a comedian who happens to be a divorcing single mom, at an interesting point. "Mrs. Maisel" and lessons from the kids' table 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z

And, as he has often protested, Stewart has been first and last a comedian, and out front about it. Nobody punctures blowhards better than Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show' 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z

Discomfort is one thing—comedians and gadflies and politicians make people uncomfortable; art makes people uncomfortable sometimes. Mary Gaitskill on the Power of Fiction for Examining #MeToo 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z

"Otis can get away with stuff that I as a comedian couldn't," he said, after winning the Perrier award in 2000. Comedy gold: Rich Hall's Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars 2013-05-17T10:33:29Z

The comedian also wrote, directed and starred in the special, which he famously distributed on his own through his website. In Emmy noms, Dunham and Louis C.K. share much 2012-07-19T18:59:11Z

A comedian I know used to wait tables at a restaurant uptown, but she wouldn’t tell her friends which one it was, for fear of being caught in the act of working. The Shaming of Geoffrey Owens and the Inability to See Actors as Laborers, Too 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z

A week after the passing of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams, “The Late Show” host David Letterman paid tribute to his friend of 38 years. Must-see morning clip: David Letterman delivers moving tribute to Robin Williams, his friend of 38 years 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z

Having taken the place of comedian Imogene Coca opposite Caesar, she won two Emmy Awards in 1956 and another one in 1957. Nanette Fabray, winner of Emmy and Tony awards, dead at 97 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z

It might have been instructive for aspiring comedians had Seinfeld illustrated how he took an idea and worked it until it was where he wanted it to be. Review | Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Is This Anything?’ charts his life as a comedian, one bit at a time 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z

Her career as a stand-up comedian, author, talk show host and reality TV star spanned five decades. Joan Rivers' doctor not currently working at New York clinic 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z

“Wait, throwing rocks? India and China fought by throwing rocks at each other?” the comedian incredulously asked Tuesday night. Trevor Noah takes a closer look at the beach brawl between India and China’s armies 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z

The comedian was tapped to emcee the industry’s biggest night, but stepped down when controversy sparked over homophobic jokes he made in the past. Box Office: 'The Upside' surprises at no. 1 with $19.5 million,... 2019-01-13T05:00:00Z

That led to Jenne's “Tonight Show” appearance, where he was also given a half-eaten snack from Carson and a paper plate from comedian Steve Martin. Illinois man keeps sandwich Richard Nixon half-ate 60 years ago 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z

Organisers AEG Live said it understood concerns some people had about the shows taking place, but said the company had a "moral obligation" to allow the comedian to perform. Refunds offered for Bill Cosby shows 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

Mr. Kindler has always been a comedian with the mind of a critic. Andy Kindler Gives the Funny Business Its Annual Review 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z

The doctor said he expected Mr. Leno to make a full recovery but that it might take “slightly longer” than what the comedian initially anticipated because of the severity. Jay Leno Undergoes Surgery for ‘Significant’ Burns From Car Fire 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z

The difference between alternative comics and regular stand-up comedians usually had to do with the venues where they performed—alternatives to commercial comedy clubs. Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien and the behind-the-scenes secrets of comedy’s ’90s glory days 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

As Jay Richardson at the comedy website Chortle reports, the comedian Mark Steel went public this week with a grievance against TV critic Victor Lewis-Smith. Atheism gets funny, Victor Lewis Smith accused of joke-theft – and Michael Macintyre breaks box-office records 2013-01-08T15:11:48Z

The Trump administration is the gift that keeps on giving for comedians and satirists. Pauly Shore’s impersonation of Stephen Miller is too damn real 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

He told me when we got together, "You're the reason all these comedians today want to be like rock stars." Andrew Dice Clay still won't apologize 2011-08-09T17:20:00Z

An aspiring comedian in search of ever-stronger narcotics, bottles, then huffs the souls of the freshly dead in Hollywood. Television: Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf of ?Next Time on Lonny? 2012-03-25T01:29:03Z

In a time when comedians seem increasingly and understandably cautious on Twitter, she seems as blunt as she does onstage. Jen Kirkman Finds Material in the Single Life in ‘I’m Gonna Die Alone’ 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z

He’s a comedian with a common touch, just the type of frontman needed by a Broadway that is looking increasingly like the exclusive domain of the 1 percent. Critic’s Notebook: Miranda’s big night, and Corden’s larger truths 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z

The comedian and talk show host Arsenio Hall, who has recently returned to stand-up after a lengthy break, will headline. Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z

Boucif’s response is similar to the way many French comedians approach American comedy, Taylor said. Exploring the Diversity, and Precariousness, of French Stand-Up 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z

And wasn’t it also possible that Bee, just one of a glut of lefty comedians skewering the right, was positioned as the tip of this culturally threatening spear because of her gender as well? Samantha Bee, America’s New Comedian-in-Chief 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z

The hilarious, wildly successful comedian tells his story and shares his wisdom in the new book “I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons.” Exclusive (and serious!) Kevin Hart video about his audiobook, 'I Can't Make This Up' 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z

The first trial of Bill Cosby, the comedian whose prosecution is often compared to that of Weinstein, ended in a mistrial when the jury failed to agree after six gruelling days of deliberations. Harvey Weinstein faces moment of truth as jury weighs case on Tuesday 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z

When he came out for his late-night set in the Royal Theater aboard the Anthem of the Seas on Tuesday night, the comedian Miguel Washington was wearing a bright yellow life vest. With Storm Over, Some Humor on Anthem of the Seas 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z

Now our comedians are not just using ironic comedy to help bring clarity to the crisis; they are also showing the leadership our administration sorely lacks. How late night comedy shows are making sense of absurd and reckless coronavirus responses 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z

However, the comedian soon faced warnings that his material would sit uneasily in certain countries. Russell Brand undone by Messiah Complex complications 2013-06-21T11:52:37Z

Actress and comedian Anne Meara, who gained fame as half of the comedy team Stiller & Meara and went on to star in TV and film, has died. Actress and Comedian Anne Meara, Mom of Ben Stiller, Dies at 85 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z

American silent comedian Doctor Brown performed in their Melbourne branch for three years before eventually scoring awards and sell-out concerts. Combing the Adelaide festival Fringe 2013-03-13T05:35:10Z

Silverman said these encounters happened when the two comedians were younger and “letting our freak flags fly.” Sarah Silverman says Louis C.K. used to masturbate in front of her with her consent 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z

It was launched with DJs and a comedian who described the night as "a successful evening: no arranged marriages or honour killings". Nikola Richter on Germany's age of the arts manifesto 2011-03-16T22:15:01Z

Despite its title, “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind” is a straightforward, conventionally assembled documentary biography of an eccentric, decidedly idiosyncratic comedian and actor. Review: A Serious Look at the Life of Robin Williams 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z

I join a long list of American public personalities who have fallen victim to the evil, exploitive, sick ‘humor’ of the British ‘comedian’”, Palin wrote in a Facebook post addressing the incident. 'Evil, exploitative and sick': Sarah Palin duped by Sacha Baron Cohen for new series 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z

And yet, since the election at least, the reverse has been true: It’s been difficult for comedians to talk about Trump in a way that is uproarious or profound and that strikes the right tone. The comedy defeceit: Donald Trump pre-presidency is jamming up comedians like Janeane Garofalo who say it’s just not funny 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z

And several of the comedians, such as Esposito, are survivors themselves. Comedians have long used rape as a punchline. The Me Too era is changing that. 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z

The comedian volunteered to stand in Charleston and share facts about his home state, like the fact that it’s the site of the first public library. Stephen Colbert Helps John Oliver Take Down the Confederacy 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z

The comedian moved to Channel 4 after quitting BBC2 panel show Mock the Week, where his abrasive humour attracted complaints on several occasions. Katie Price threatens C4 over Frankie Boyle joke 2010-12-10T10:21:00Z

One was Tracey Ullman, then an up-and-coming comedian on the TV shows A Kick Up the Eighties and Three of a Kind. Kirsty MacColl: the great British songwriter who never got her due 2012-09-29T23:05:11Z

He says the comedian was heading home to Los Angeles to see his own doctors. Comedian Gallagher released from Minn. hospital 2011-03-13T21:31:05Z

It was, one comedian observed, a major intelligence failure. Claire Danes on the end of Homeland: 'It was so nice to play such a badass' 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z

Robin Williams’ widow says the actor and comedian was weeks away from moving to an inpatient treatment facility when he took his own life in August 2014. Robin Williams Was to Move to Treatment Center Before Death 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z

Where liberal comedians skewered political correctness as a release valve – correctly or wrongly – right-wing figures turned it into a process of attack and retreat. "Last Man Standing" bids farewell, while Tim Allen keeps on truckin' with his right-wing shade 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z

On network TV, recent transgender storylines on "Glee" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" appear light-years removed from the old variety show model of the cross-dressing comedian. Transgender community, allies see Jenner interview in positive light 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z

Are comedians limited by what they can get away with the same way that speeches at funerals often tend to sound the same no matter who’s giving them? We expect comedians to comfort us: “SNL,” “The Daily Show,” and comedy’s new ritual of public mourning 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z

Shortly before his death, Mr. Hample completed a play, “All the Sincerity in Hollywood,” about Fred Allen, the radio comedian of the 1930s and ’40s famed for his verbal dexterity and barbed wit. Stuart E. Hample, Humorist and Cartoonist, Dies at 84 2010-09-24T05:18:00Z

The comedian suffered broken bones and a serious brain injury in the accident in New Jersey. Tracy Morgan makes a emotional return to Saturday Night Live 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z

T. J. Miller, a comic who also plays himself in the show, compares comedians to preachers and even says, “We’re better than preachers because we’re not lying.” Pete Holmes Opens Old Wounds in HBO’s ‘Crashing’ 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z

Could Maron talk to the President the way he’s talked to comedians and other guests, getting to the heart and soul of things? “WTF” with Barack Obama 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

The festival will present more than 200 comedians in prominent venues across the city like Madison Square Garden, Carolines on Broadway and Town Hall. Tracy Morgan and Conan O’Brien to Perform at New York Comedy Festival 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z

Actor and comedian Matt Lucas has announced he will be "cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else" as he steps away from his role as co-host of "The Great British Bake Off." Matt Lucas announces he will be "passing the baguette" to a new "Bake Off" host 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z

But the comedian Lewis in his Hollywood suit giving Hollywood attitude to tree-cutting men is flat-out funny, and it's funny again to see Lewis looking woodsy. Super Bowl advertising hits and misses 2011-02-07T14:33:00Z

There is kind of an interesting parallel here that I never thought about between being a good journalist, which you are in your "Klepper" capacity in a way, as well as a comedian. Jordan Klepper has a theory on comedy: It's "baby explosions of humanity" 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z

Ms. Gold described some of her fellow comedians as “weary and tired” and said others were “freaking out.” After Attacks, Comedians Wonder: Can People Still Take a Joke? 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z

Other comedians, including Miranda Hart and Lee Evans, do not channel their earnings through a company. Peter Kay sees off Michael McIntyre and John Bishop to top comedy rich list 2013-05-28T10:30:35Z

The crowds are brutal, making it tougher for comedians to test their material. Inside the Brutal World of Comedy Open Mikes 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z

The catch, of course, is that these folks insist they're merely comedians. Can three comedians transcend the red-blue divide? 2011-08-26T20:30:00Z

In it, Driver plays a famous stand-up comedian named Henry McHenry who performs a sinister, physical show dubbed “The Ape of God,” while clad in a boxing robe. Adam Driver on singing, surrealism and ‘Annette’ 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z

The group grew to include actors, comedians and other show-business workers. NYC's Friars Club unhappy about blasting plans 2011-10-24T16:39:06Z

Alternatively users can join forces with stand-up comedians in exciting witch hunts against homophobic columnists. Twitter's biggest star is a man in his 70s 2010-07-03T08:42:00Z

And the comedian Mona Shaikh wrote in The Hollywood Reporter that the award sent a troubling message. Louis C.K.’s Grammy, After ‘Global Amounts of Trouble,’ Draws Backlash 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z

It must be an embattled business, being a leftwing comedian in the United States. Jamie Kilstein – review 2013-02-21T17:43:10Z

Mr. Fallon is a charming and gifted comedian who on his first night chose to be subdued and at times even serious. The TV Watch: Jimmy Fallon Debuts New ‘Tonight’ Show in New York 2014-02-18T06:42:54Z

She was casting comedians, musicians and artists to perform as warm-up acts on an elaborate book tour for her new essay collection, “Not That Kind of Girl.” Lena Dunham's About-Face: She'll Share the Wealth With Tour Acts 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

His friend, comedian James McNair, was killed in the crash, and other passengers also suffered injuries. Wal-Mart, insurers settle lawsuits over 2014 Tracy Morgan crash 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

Only he "speaks" this idiom; only stand-up comedians imitate it. Nicolas Sarkozy, the murderer of the Princess of Cleves 2011-03-23T09:30:01Z

British Comedian Simon Amstell Bringing Solo Show to New York In Britain, the comedian Simon Amstell stars on his own series, “Grandma’s House,” and has hosted the game show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks.” ArtsBeat: British Comedian Simon Amstell Bringing Solo Show to New York 2012-05-31T14:50:04Z

To most comedians, material touching on race, racism, sexism or a culture of privilege — material about whiteness — is the equivalent of radioactive waste: It’s untouchable. He makes white privilege a punch line. Will America get the joke? 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z

It was a time when most of Hollywood was turning its back on another comedian, Bill Cosby. How the comedy world protected Louis CK as rumors swirled 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z

"This is not about fathers and sons," says comedian Mark Thomas in this solo storytelling show. Bravo Figaro! – Edinburgh festival review 2012-08-10T16:23:24Z

He is a married grandfather of nine who works with a lot of comedians and tech professionals. An oral history of 2020, as told by therapists 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z

After doing stand-up for the first time since the death of his wife last year, the comedian and actor Patton Oswalt admitted he felt some shame. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Patton Oswalt: Annihilation’ and ‘Hit the Road’ 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

Even NASA experienced the negative effects of crowdsourcing back in 2009 when Stephen Colbert fans overwhelmingly outvoted the competition in an online contest to name a room in the international space station after the comedian. You Might See A Pro-Pot Super Bowl Commercial 2013-09-23T18:40:58Z

The implications for the career of the 77-year-old comedian — one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world — have already been felt. Cosby’s admission in court documents offers sense of vindication for accusers 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z

This gave “a voice to ethnic minorities that they didn’t have on TV shows,” said the comedian Paul Taylor, who performs in a mix of English and French. Exploring the Diversity, and Precariousness, of French Stand-Up 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z

And the comedians talked to the audience members like they were old friends catching up after a year apart. Performing Arts Make a Cautious Return in New York 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z

Mike Nichols, the pioneering director and comedian who died Wednesday night at the age of 83, leaves behind an acclaimed, varied and prolific body of work. Mike Nichols: Six of the late director's memorable movies 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

At their first Paris session, Mr. Seinfeld recalled in a phone interview last week, “There were about 20 people in the room and I just looked at him and went, ‘You’re the comedian.’ Gad Elmaleh: Talking Funny in French and English 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z

Those who enjoy their comedy with a hefty helping of cathartic anger punctuated by indignant finger pointing could do no better than this veteran comedian. 7 Comedy Shows to Catch in NYC This Weekend 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z

"I always say to young people, you can have the best script, be the funniest man, but if they don't laugh - you're not a comedian," he said in 2006. Obituary: Eric Sykes 2012-07-04T11:18:49Z

Or maybe it’s the comedians who have worn out their welcome. After quitting his day job, comic has a new role: Building a comedy scene 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z

Joining the NBC show this season is allowing the 54-year-old comedian to exercise his taste, which he cheerfully acknowledges embraces the good, the bad and the weird. Mandel searches for Tiny Tim redux on talent show 2010-06-15T12:11:00Z

A year after Hurricane Maria, we asked a cross-section of musicians, actors and comedians to talk about how the storm affected their lives and influenced their work. Creativity From the Chaos of Hurricane Maria 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z

While "The Colbert Report" is in repeats next week, the comedian will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first week of the Olympics. 2010-02-11T13:31:00Z

The stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael will serve as host of the Golden Globes next month, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday. Jerrod Carmichael to Host Golden Globes as Broadcast Returns From Scandal 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z

The network also has "The Nightly Show," hosted by African American comedian Larry Wilmore, which premiered in January in the 11:30 slot vacated by "The Colbert Report." New 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah heralds a new frontier in TV: diversity 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

The event, which on some nights featured two 90-minute shows, complete with a headliner and six comedians, took over his apartment. The Comedy Club Was as Intimate as a Living Room. Actually, It Was One. 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z

He felt threatened, he testifies, and he had someone at the William Morris agency call to try to arrange a face-to-face meeting with Constand and her mother in Miami, with the comedian covering travel costs. Bill Cosby’s own words provide scandalous details of his hidden life 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z

Before becoming a full-time author, he wrote jokes for comedians. Six facts about 'Caine Mutiny' author Herman Wouk 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z

Last month, it announced a series that would spotlight sets from 47 comedians from all over the world in seven different languages — with all the episodes dropping next year at once. Tiffany Haddish Gets a Netflix Stand-Up Special 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z

Reginald D. Hunter joins a host of comedians for 10 pop-up riverbank gigs British comedians are setting sail from London for 10 pop-up gigs between the capital and Scotland. Comedians set sail for river gigs 2012-06-28T10:04:16Z

The small company he founded in 1964, Premier Talent, was the first established exclusively for rock acts, which previously had been represented mainly by long-established firms catering to traditional entertainers like nightclub singers and comedians. Frank Barsalona, Rock ’n’ Roll Concert Promoter, Dies at 74 2012-11-29T16:24:46Z

Eddie Murphy’s influenced almost every single comedian, especially of my generation. Eddie Murphy awarded America's top prize for comedy 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

The comedian will broadcast two special episodes of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" to celebrate the end of combat operations in Iraq and to honor returning troops. Colbert to honor troops returning from Iraq 2010-08-20T03:48:00Z

Between this appearance and his song for the Lonely Island, Bolton seems to be the go-to singer for comedians these days. John Oliver deploys Michael Bolton to make the IRS feel sexy 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z

But you don’t feel sorry for him as a comedian. ArtsBeat: British Comedian Simon Amstell Bringing Solo Show to New York 2012-05-31T14:50:04Z

Standing next the Hunger Games star in pictures, the comedian told Stewart she felt like her “coach.” Watch Amy Schumer Tell Jon Stewart Who's the Coolest Chick You'll Ever Meet 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z

Other offerings felt aged: the earnest Beatles retrospective in the 694-seat theater, and the white-haired comedian who took the stage the following night. Cruise ships recruit a new crowd: millennials who like a late night 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z

These days, a standup comedian is likely to be a clean-cut young man in narrow lapels issuing a stream of racist and sexist material, only now it's all meant ironically, of course. Comedians 2010-04-21T21:35:00Z

“Acceptance is a very dangerous thing for comedians.” Television Review: ?Inside Comedy? and ?Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus? 2012-01-25T16:21:00Z

Most people would agree that commercial backing for the prizes is vital to their survival, and that though they have suffered in terms of prestige the awards are still desperately craved by most comedians. Edinburgh festival comedy endorsements are no laughing matter 2010-08-25T12:41:00Z

But, many comedians on both sides are trying to understand and explain, rather than merely mock. Brexit Is Happening. You May as Well Laugh About It. 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z

He added that the same thing happens at comedy clubs, when a comedian says a particular “buzzword” and the audience loudly inhales. Colin Quinn won’t concede to “Fox & Friends” repeated demands he say political correctness has ruined society 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Fringe played host to the taboo-breaking comedians of Beyond the Fringe and the future Monty Python team. Lockerbie play draws attention at Edinburgh Fringe 2010-08-06T16:39:00Z

He pauses: “In fact, come to think of it, it’s not just comedians. Most movie stars are 80% versions of who they are off camera.” Steve Coogan: ‘Maybe I've just got flabby and middle-aged' 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

Writing in the Guardian recently, Mark Lawson identified the rise of the "sim-com", in which comedians don't so much act as play exaggerated versions of themselves. Old school champion Jim Davidson aims to turn standup on its head 2010-09-16T16:06:00Z

Similar to how Netflix wooed big names to its stable of stand-up comedy specials, the company is now inviting comedians and TV stars to build their own talk shows. Streaming TV and Podcasting Feed Into a Fast-Growing Talk-Show Universe 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z

Bachman said she had been overwhelmed by support from strangers online and fellow comedians since she confronted Weinstein, though things had “been a little crazy”. 'Freddy Krueger in the room': women confront Harvey Weinstein at New York event 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z

Irish comedian Keith Farnan has dedicated his set to grappling with the collapse of his country's economy and the causes that brought it on. Edinburgh comedy notebook: Is the political joke on its way back to power? 2011-08-24T13:10:07Z

For years Ms. Friedman auditioned talent for the club, in the theater district, helping to launch the careers of many famous comedians. Silver Saundors Friedman, Who Helped Found the Improv, Dies at 90 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z

Scots actors and comedians voiced the main characters. US actress poses as 'Scots princess' 2014-01-10T09:42:20Z

Similarly, in “No Cure for Cancer,” a stand-up routine on Showtime in 1993, the comedian Denis Leary said he craved throat cancer because “you can make a lot of money with a voice box.” Comedians and Others Are Joking About Cancer 2011-10-07T19:57:27Z

In recent years, she hasn't been given the critical recognition that other comedians with a career spanning five decades get. A new film presents a revealing portrait of the comedian Joan Rivers 2010-10-25T06:00:00Z

The comedian even took a jab at Trump by calling back to a joke he made October 24 thanking "racist buffoon" Trump for providing "Borat 2" with free publicity. Sacha Baron Cohen targets Mark Zuckerberg after Trump defeat: "One down, one to go" 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z

The show and subsequent tour are ostensibly to promote the writer and comedian's new novel, Valentine Grey. Sandi Toksvig – Edinburgh festival review 2012-08-27T17:00:15Z

Constand was the only woman whose case led to criminal charges against the comedian. Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z

He can do that, because he’s a comedian. “The Circus” goes to Kavanaugh: Women’s pain collides with the sport of politics 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z

The comedian wasn’t all too fussed about the scandal given that supporters would still vote for her, and Republicans still think she and Bill Clinton are “treasonous, murdering grift-asauruses.” “Wrong email address-ghazi”: Jon Stewart weighs in on Hillary Clinton’s email scandal 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z

The government's proposed Public Order Act has been amended after a campaign by comedian Rowan Atkinson, who claimed that the sanction against "insulting words or behaviour" was a threat to free speech. Seinfeld takes up hip-hop and Rowan Atkinson takes on the law – and wins 2013-01-22T16:18:04Z

But he did play down his role in leaving the older comedian’s reputation in tatters, blaming the news media instead. Hannibal Buress Evolves From Cult Star to Showman 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z

Gilbert Gottfried: The comedian was fired from his job as the voice of the Afflac duck after tweeting jokes about the tsunami in Japan: Spin the Wheel: 11 Celebrities Who Have Said Really Dumb Things on Twitter 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

Coogan, a Labour supporter, also criticised comedians who are unwilling to express their personal beliefs or voice potential controversial opinions. Steve Coogan: celebrities who apologise over tabloid exposés are pitiful 2013-07-29T23:05:00Z

The comedian opens up about what inspired the story, which takes on social media, mean girls, parenting and what it’s like to be a young woman growing up today. This Week on SalonTV: Daveed Diggs, Bo Burnham, Martin O’Malley and more 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z

Rivers made it clear she didn’t do this for her fellow female comedians but in order to distinguish herself and her own career. Remembering Joan Rivers: Groundbreaking Feminist Icon 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

In the early 1990s the standup comedian Bill Hicks used to begin one of his skits by suggesting that everyone in the audience who worked in advertising or marketing should immediately kill themselves. Reaching Nirvana 2011-03-04T21:30:00Z

I would have laughed it off and demanded the whole lot be birched if I hadn't been in the process of observing that the same thing applies to comedians. Perfecting the laughs 2010-08-09T11:09:00Z

But in the '80s especially, a lot of comedians felt compelled to stick with what made them famous and those people became caricatures. Sarah Silverman's not kidding ... maybe 2011-03-24T16:26:00Z

Every comedian seemed to have a version of “Is this thing on?” Inside the Brutal World of Comedy Open Mikes 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z

TV made its debut, with Matt Baker replacing comedian Jason Manford, who had recently replaced Adrian Chiles but resigned after tabloid revelations of extra-marital social networking. Daybreak, 10 O'Clock Live and TV's slow starters 2011-04-12T20:29:00Z

Two other passengers were injured and a third, the comedian James McNair, known as Jimmy Mack, was killed. Tracy Morgan Is a Survivor. And ‘a Better Man Now.’ 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z

On the other hand, the first President Bush was a comedian’s nightmare. Dana Carvey Remembers George Bush, From Muse to Friend 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z

Last Monday night, Jamie Kennedy, the comedian and star of films like “Scream” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted,” hosted “First Night,” a live special broadcast by KDOC, an independent Southern California television station. Jamie Kennedy’s ‘First Night’ on New Year’s Eve 2013-01-06T22:48:18Z

The comedian Jeff Dunham tackles topics like parenting and political correctness with his unique brand of humor — which just so happens to include a little help from a few ventriloquist dummies. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Mixed-ish’ and ‘American Horror Story’ 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z

He also looks funny, a deceptively ingenious physical performer who reveals his collection of goofy poses with the precision of a silent comedian. A Comic on the Verge, His Absurdism on the Fly 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

The comedian Louis CK faces new controversy, over a standup routine in which he appeared to mock survivors of the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Louis CK mocks Parkland survivors in audio of standup routine 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

The 77th Golden Globes, organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, will be presented at a gala dinner hosted by British comedian Ricky Gervais in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 5. Factbox: Key film nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe awards 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z

There’s a revealing moment early in “Funny Man,” Patrick McGilligan’s comprehensive biography of Mel Brooks, the relentless, redoubtable comedian and filmmaker. Mel Brooks, the Manic Comic 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z

He was a caterer to the wealthy and a comedian of manners, yes, but also an acute observer of daily life, keen absorber of influences, and a tireless reinventor. Art Review: Inspiring Comparisons With Vermeer 2011-04-28T21:46:13Z

Playing Molly was the first major acting role for Orji, a stand-up comedian. ‘Insecure’ Broke Ground by Embracing Imperfection 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z

The bad boy comedian turned adventurous filmmaker has long prided himself on being edgy. Bobcat Goldthwait: 'I knew Robin would want me to finish the movie' 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

But moviegoers of 1980 hardly rushed to embrace the four comedians who headlined the picture. Review | ‘Caddyshack’: A comic masterpiece with 18 plot holes 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z

The comedian and the photographer-producer, who have dated for about a decade, will wed in Montana on July 2, according to Us Weekly and People. Dave Coulier of 'Full House' engaged to Melissa Bring 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z

Paul Merton is a Bafta award-winning presenter, writer, actor and comedian, known for his improvisation skills and deadpan humour. Top 10 tips for being a comedian 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

Nicole Byer is the latest comedian to have a marginally autobiographical show about a young performer trying to make her way in the entertainment biz, with the help of a few weirdo sidekicks. What You Should Watch This Week: ‘Queen Sugar’ and ‘Atlanta’ 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z

He did so much not only for me, but for countless other comedians. Jay Leno Deserves His Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z

“Both of them influenced so many comedians after them.” Andy Kaufman and Redd Foxx to Tour, Years After Death, as Holograms 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z

These are controversial among comedians: the chief criticism being that you don’t need talent to get on stage. Pete Holmes Opens Old Wounds in HBO’s ‘Crashing’ 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z

The singer has been cast in Think Like a Man, a film adaptation of a self-help book by comedian Steve Harvey. Chris Brown cast in romantic comedy two years after Rihanna assault 2011-07-22T09:58:15Z

But the actor and comedian believes the role is an obvious choice for him and the play is a worthy drama to challenge theater-goers. Robin Williams haunts Broadway in "Bengal Tiger" 2011-03-30T12:33:13Z

Your Mama jokes were first popularized in 1950, when an Atlantic City comedian got stuck for two hours behind her in a buffet line. Style Invitational: Punku — 5-7-5-pun 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z

The comedian continues to deny the allegations and has not been charged with any crimes. Former Hollywood Exec Accuses Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z

"People think leftovers is just reheating your food. It’s not just reheating your food," David So, a comedian and judge on the show, told the Associated Press. Netflix debuting cooking game show about leftovers 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z

Though Gold insists at the outset that a comedian’s only goal is to land the joke, this is not entirely true. ‘Yes, I Can Say That!’ Review: The Freedom to Offend 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z

One person complained when the Scottish comedian compared the state of Palestine to a cake "being punched to pieces by a very angry Jew". BBC apologises for Boyle comments 2010-04-28T17:14:00Z

A few days earlier, she had been at the Emmys, watching her husband, the comedian Jon Stewart, accept his 11th award in the Outstanding Variety Series category for the last season of “The Daily Show.” Tracey Stewart’s Animal Planet 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Rex Features/Rob Pounsford Many is the comedian who has died onstage. Les Dawson set for a posthumous return, and an abundance of outrage 2013-02-27T11:44:08Z

It’s so nice to hear that Aziz Ansari, a comedian so frustrated by the rituals of modern dating that he is writing a book about it, is in a stable and loving long-term relationship. Aziz Ansari: “I’m a feminist” 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z

Will comedians think about six seconds the way they do about 140 characters? Critic’s Notebook: The Digital Stage for Six-Second Zingers 2013-05-01T22:05:58Z

Not only did the event honor the way that the First Amendment protects journalists; but it also served to underscore the ways that it protects comedians. Samantha Bee's brutal Trump taunts: Why her Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner is necessary 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z

Most decent comedians quickly learn that it's dangerous to build a permanent home on memory lane – but for all that, it can be a funny old place to visit. Edinburgh festival 2011: is there too much nostalgia around this year? 2011-08-25T09:21:41Z

These days, there are lots of actors who direct themselves, but they’re not mainly physical comedians. The Limits of Gags: “Dumb and Dumber To” 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z

The comedian died on 4 September, aged 81, a week after she stopped breathing at the Yorkville Endoscopy centre. Errors in Joan Rivers' treatment 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z

From the ashes of the Comedy Boom came a DIY scene on both coasts, a new forum for comedians with a creative impulse. Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien and the behind-the-scenes secrets of comedy’s ’90s glory days 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

Love her as you may or hate her as you might, there’s little debating the fact that comedian Amy Schumer commands whatever stage or screen she appears on. Amy Schumer is about to make her Broadway debut 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z

“If someone doesn’t get it, they don’t get it. It’s the plight of the comedian.” Eric Andre Isn’t a Prankster, He’s a ‘Benevolent Attacker’ 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z

Somewhere between “Damages” and “Bridesmaids,” you became a comedian to reckon with. Rose Byrne Searches for Joy in a Troubled System 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z

Billy Porter, who won a Tony Award for playing Lola in “Kinky Boots,” will leave the production on Nov. 20, and be succeeded by the actor and comedian Wayne Brady, producers announced Thursday. Wayne Brady Will Step Into 'Kinky Boots' 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z

The English comedian is known for his outrageous humor as host for the MTV Video Music Awards. Lilith Fair, Russell Brand tickets go on sale this weekend 2010-03-25T19:53:00Z

Inevitably, she attracted the hate tweets that so regularly afflict outspoken comedians, especially ones of colour. The incredible Jessica Williams: 'Great comedy comes from feeling like you've gotten punched up' 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z

This resulted in the comedian and the senator sharing a heartfelt telephone exchange and making headlines. Who Are the Women of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’? A Quick Primer 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z

The company quickly grew to 90 members and attracted attention from prominent comedians like Lily Tomlin as well as Lorne Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live.” Gary Austin, Who Founded the Groundlings Improv Troupe, Dies at 75 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z

When Ms. Brodnick and Ms. Barker met with their performers after the show, though, one comedian wasn’t as enraptured. Comedy: Storytelling Classes in New York 2012-03-25T02:49:02Z

The 35-year-old comedian was taken into custody at Los Angeles international airport for a misdemeanour charge of simple battery. Russell Brand arrested over airport altercation 2010-09-18T10:48:00Z

Rivers paved the way for female comedians the moment she stepped on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" stage in 1965. Get ready, Seattle: Joan Rivers is rolling into town 2012-02-23T21:28:10Z

All eyes are on Louis right now, because of the role of comedians and his ability to make sense of things that are hard for the rest of us to understand. Listening to Louis C.K.: An Interview with the Comedian Jena Friedman 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

The comedian told her Chicago studio audience during a commercial break Monday about the engagement and later tweeted a picture of Rounds wearing a ring with the caption "so so so happy." Rosie O'Donnell gets engaged to girlfriend 2011-12-05T21:24:27Z

Actually, it's Seattle comedian Peggy Platt who makes like the Queen of the Nile in the most uproarious, deranged skit in the new edition of "Ham for the Holidays." Wham, Bam, Ma'am: Time for Koch and Platt's spoofy 'Ham for the Holidays' 2010-12-14T03:16:04Z

If you want to jump into the Louis stuff and talk about that set, if I am talking from a comedian’s perspective, comedy is always a work in progress until you tape it. Listening to Louis C.K.: An Interview with the Comedian Jena Friedman 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

Instead, he was intent on persuading the jury that Constand was a “lover” of the comedian — not a victim. Jurors in sexual-assault trial of Bill Cosby begin deliberations 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z

The June 7 wreck on the New Brunswick killed comedian James McNair, who went by the name Jimmy Mack. Vigil planned for comedian injured with Morgan 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z

"It's nice to have this," said comedian and singer Reggie Watts, who was standing in line at the tasting tent after having seen friends perform. Brooklyn turns out in droves for Great GoogaMooga, new foodie fest 2012-05-21T17:44:48Z

A good deal of stand-up sets involve comedians building visual scenes for the audience to imagine. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘9-1-1’ and ‘grown-ish’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z

Even when you see a poster or a flyer for African comedians, it's like 20 dudes. "Insecure" star Yvonne Orji is rewriting the immigrant narrative "one joke at a time" 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z

Every comedian that people say has been canceled is making good money. "I need to host": Roy Wood Jr. talks "The Daily Show" and why late-night TV needs change 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z

The comedian also mentioned Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and several "radical" actions he has taken while president. Jim Gaffigan slams Trump on Twitter during RNC speech: "He is a fascist who has no belief in law" 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z

But she sat and listened to a comedian and a pretty Welsh woman, before enduring a seriously long and unremittingly dull thing about parking attendants. Rewind TV: Our Drugs War; Faith School Menace?; The Great British Bake Off 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z

“I think that the magic trick of the show is that it is funny, and then it turns funny inside out,” said Mike Birbiglia, the comedian and filmmaker. The Comedy-Destroying, Soul-Affirming Art of Hannah Gadsby 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z

“And I see the role of comedians as the torchbearer. We shine the light on what’s really going on.” Testing Comedy’s Role as a Beacon on Racial Issues 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z

The comedian recalls his life and career through selected bits of his favorite jokes and material over the course of 45 years, from stand-up to sitcom. New & Noteworthy Audiobooks, From Jack Kerouac to Black Lives Matter 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z

The South Carolina-bred comedian also worked deliberately to shed his Southern accent. 5 Things You Learn in TIME's Cover Story on Stephen Colbert 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z

What's really sweet about her is the level that she resents other comedians who are more famous than I am. Claire Walker stands up to her stand-up comedian husband Ed Byrne with humour 2013-03-03T00:07:03Z

But few white, male comedians would dare build their career around a caricature of a black woman. The comedian making South Africa's World Cup a laughing matter 2010-06-07T12:42:00Z

Nick Offerman, the deadpan comedian from “Parks and Recreation,” has long been a fan of Mark Twain, the cigar-chomping master of deadpan comedy. Review | Nick Offerman would like to invite you to dinner 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z

Prosecutors rejected filing charges against Cosby based on allegations by Judy Huth, a Riverside County resident who is suing the comedian alleging he abused her in the early 1970s when she was 15 years old. Model Who Says Cosby Drugged Her at the Playboy Mansion Meets With Detectives 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

The comedian and talk show host writes in an article published June 24 that she’s frustrated by political rhetoric that threatens to limit the rights guaranteed under Roe v. Chelsea Handler reveals abortions in Playboy essay on choice 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z

On Saturday morning, comedian Louis C.K. posted a short message on his personal website introducing a “brand new thing,” the first episode of something titled “Horace And Pete,” available to view for five dollars. Surprise! Louis C.K. drops new must-see comedy “Horace and Pete” with no warning 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z

In an otherwise deserted conference room on Manhattan’s West Side, Mr. Oliver, 36, the British-born comedian and “Daily Show” correspondent, was dressed casually and lounging beneath a giant National Geographic map of the world. ArtsBeat: John Oliver Prepares to Host ‘The Daily Show’ 2013-06-03T16:11:44Z

The comedian continued that career track Sunday, when she appeared on the season four premiere of Girls, playing Shoshanna Shapiro’s mother. 'SNL' Alum Ana Gasteyer Talks About Playing Shoshanna's Mom on 'Girls' 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

Eldjarn then introduced himself as an Icelandic comedian, getting one of his first laughs of the act. They’re Comedy Stars at Home. At Edinburgh Fringe, They’re Nobodies. 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z

Modern artists work rather like comedians, he suggests, pushing back boundaries whenever they can. Why modern art is all in the mind 2010-06-19T23:05:00Z

Sandler’s most recent big-screen feature, last summer’s “Pixels,” was a flop—evidence to some that the comedian’s popularity was on the wane. The Image of Netflix as a Content Utopia 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z

The comedian and talk show host Arsenio Hall has filed a defamation lawsuit against singer Sinead O’Connor for accusing him of supplying drugs to late singer Prince. Arsenio Hall Sues Sinead O'Connor Over Prince Drug Claims 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z

In a context that has nothing to do with race, he refers to “the African-American comedian Chris Rock.” 'How We Are,’ by Vincent Deary, Mixes Psychology and Philosophy 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z

He overstepped his privilege as a famous comedian. What Was Bill Maher’s Big Mistake? 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z

He longs to be a comedian, but goes to pieces on stage. Joker review – Joaquin Phoenix’s villain has last laugh in twisted tale 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z

The critics are not simply objecting to a comedian’s shtick or saying that it’s not funny – which anybody has the perfect right to do. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

The list of job requirements for a comedian is short: Make people laugh. What it’s like to do comedy when your dad is a legend 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z

The comedian feigned surprise before comparing the U.S. president to an African dictator. “This is the kind of thing dictators do”: Here’s how late-night TV reacted to James Comey’s firing 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z

“Fugly!” allows the actor to display his manic antics as Jesse, a man who makes his living as a comedian and an actor. John Leguizamo: “Latinos are starving to see themselves onscreen” 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z

A panel of comedians riffed on current hot topics—this week, openly gay athletes and how to get horses to participate in psych studies. Coming to a Theater Near You: Radio Shows 2013-05-03T21:11:41Z

Media interest in the allegations around Cosby was reignited after comedian Hannibal Buress accused the veteran star in a stand-up set in October last year. Disney to remove Bill Cosby statue 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

What do you think it is about his style that works so well with comedians like you and Melissa? Spy Star Miranda Hart: 'In the Back of My Head I'm Always Writing as a Feminist' 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z

It’s a stupid question because Baron Cohen is a comedian; as “edgy” or “controversial” as his topics and material may sometimes be, his job is to make people laugh. ?Battleship?: Dumbest military spectacle ever? 2012-05-17T00:00:00Z

“My life is over,” declaimed comedian Louis CK to … hang on, where are my reading glasses? … a sold-out audience in Long Island. Kevin Spacey and Louis CK have been out in the wilderness. Please, let’s keep them there 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

In August, the comedian closed a lucrative deal to produce and star in a family sitcom for NBC, but the network scrapped the project in November amid a deluge of allegations. Bill Cosby issue flares anew after 2005 deposition is released 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

“It’s a very rare thing, where you answer to no one at all as a comedian,” said Aziz Ansari, a stand-up comic and actor who released his first online performance special on Tuesday. Louis C. K. and Others Take Stand-Up to the Web 2012-03-20T17:24:32Z

“Hacks” also scored in the comedy categories, winning awards in writing and directing, and for best actress in a comedy for Jean Smart’s role as a Joan Rivers-like comedian on the show. With ‘The Crown,’ Netflix Finally Takes the Emmys Throne 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z

"I am sure we will see a lot more of Mr Mayall. He is one of my comedy heroes," the comedian said. Obituary: Rik Mayall 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

The Emmy-Award winning comedian and actor will appear in two movies in 2017, “Battle of the Sexes” and “The Book of Henry.” Sarah Silverman to perform in Seattle on Feb. 7 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z

He connects with his fans in the same way he always does, which isn't usual for a comedian who came up in the viral video age. Live from their homes: Late night hosts are back to show we're all in this together 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z

In his review of this documentary on the comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Jason Zinoman wrote, “‘Gilbert’ is that rarest of things, a portrait of a happy comic.” What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Life of the Party’ and ‘Gilbert’ 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z

Williams was known for his on-screen zaniness, but surprisingly, the comedian grew up in a very reserved household in the affluent Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind”: 10 things we learned from new doc 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z

With comedy there's a lot of people who like young rising comics, but they forget that comedians only get better when they get older; she's still great. Joan Rivers with Louis C.K.: 'Know when you're lucky' 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

In the same way Stewart was thought of by “Daily Show” fans as the sanity-keeper of the George W. Bush era, the South African-born comedian is one of the Trump era’s most incisive truth tellers. Trevor Noah talks to Salon about worrying less about Trump’s spelling and more about democracy 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z

With his comforting, friendly and often neighborly vocal tone, Oswalt is also a regular voice actor and stand-up comedian. A Minute With: Patton Oswalt on Spirit Awards and playing host 2014-02-26T21:29:28Z

He has two writing partners, a comedian named Jonathan Sollis and David Oliver Cohen, a social media writer behind the “White Girl Problems” Twitter feed. A Shortcut to Comic Celebrity 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z

For years, the comedian was represented by Los Angeles attorney Martin D. Singer, a tenacious and sometimes brash advocate for many Hollywood stars mired in scandal. She’s a minister, motivational speaker, debate coach … and Bill Cosby’s lawyer 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z

Carnival argued that as the comedians were employed by a sub-contractor - and not directly by them - it is not responsible for the offensive jokes. Irish man who was butt of jokes on cruise ship wins payout 2012-08-21T16:00:00Z

Opposite those six stars are a shot of Andy Kaufman and three candid photos of Robin Williams performing in the early 1980s, around when the club started presenting comedians. Still Life: Comedy Cellar, Where Past and Present Meet 2012-07-31T15:53:48Z

It’s like an ad produced by a super PAC funded by angry comedians, in support of no one. “Horace and Pete” Is Louis C.K.’s Most Audacious Independent Creation Yet 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z

The comedian warned Colbert about the dangers associated with his guest animals before a tiny kitten was brought on stage. Watch Will Ferrell Play Animal Handler With Stephen Colbert 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z

Photograph: Patrick Fraser for the Observer Two controversial comedians will be joining forces as Sarah Silverman joins 's upcoming western , A Million Ways to Die in the West, . Sarah Silverman joins Seth MacFarlane western 2013-03-19T16:05:32Z

But it's also true that there are a lot of them, and it's occasionally difficult to tell your Leicester Mercury comedian of the year from your Bath comedy festival newcomer. An Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: the Dave prize for the fringe's funniest joke 2010-08-23T12:46:00Z

Comedian Explains His Act After Comedy Central Cuts Jokes on Colorado Shootings The comedian Jeffrey Ross says that the tradition of the celebrity roast is "one of the last bastions of free speech." ArtsBeat: Comedian Explains His Act After Comedy Central Cuts Jokes on Colorado Shootings 2012-08-07T12:59:50Z

In “Dice,” the foul-mouthed, sideburn-sporting comedian has retreated to Vegas to lick his wounds and adjust to a world in which he’s a bit out of step. Andrew Dice Clay wants you to know he’s not a sexist: “I have never judged any girl—wife, girlfriend, fiancée—for what they want to do with me in the bedroom” 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z

In January, after the comedian Kevin Hart withdrew from hosting the Academy Awards after criticism of his homophobic tweets, Rock said he wouldn’t be taking the job on again. Chris Rock Is Writing a Book on Race and Relationships 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z

The singer and her fiance British comedian Russell Brand made headlines last week when Brand was arrested following a scuffle with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. Katy Perry dropped from "Sesame Street" 2010-09-23T16:07:00Z

During the audience Q. and A., Groening said that struggle was funny, and that a standup comedian in a tux is not funny. Groening and Barry Take New York 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z

He also discussed how the prevalence of social media forces comedians into self-censorship. 10 famous comedians on how political correctness is killing comedy: “We are addicted to the rush of being offended” 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z

And over the course of the night, he killed at a level that professional comedians don’t kill. Brian Williams and Seth Meyers Share Notes Over Lunch 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

A troupe of comedians hits the road in “On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us.” What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us’ and ‘The Last Survivors’ 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z

The 75-year-old comedian is known for one-man shows on Broadway like "Politically Incorrect." NYPD: Woman reports dispute with Jackie Mason 2012-03-30T19:36:08Z

A spokesman for the comedian didn't immediately return a call and email. Comedian Katt Williams arrested near Sacramento 2012-12-09T11:36:07Z

Even a “national socialist” who advocates for genocide wants to be liked by a black comedian. Where did the radical right come from? Television tries to make sense of it. 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z

In this fourth season, Key and Peele distinguish themselves from other comedians on-air by being palpably relaxed; the pair has no histrionic energy, and nothing in particular to prove. Gallows humor in the age of #BlackLivesMatter: “Key & Peele” returns and “Why? with Hannibal Buress” premieres, not a moment too soon 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

“My guess,” said Kitson’s friend and fellow comedian Eugene Mirman of the mysterious show, “is that the title will be accurate.” Media-shy comic Kitson has a show in D.C., but no one really knows what it’s about 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z

Being the house drummer for “Tonight” meant being flexible enough to support all manner of performers — rock stars, opera singers, even comedians. Ed Shaughnessy, Drummer on ‘Tonight Show,’ Dies at 84 2013-05-27T00:12:04Z

The darkness may be liberating for the audience, but it leaves the comedians unusually exposed. Comedians are turning the lights out … 2012-10-07T19:00:06Z

Joan Rivers is an authority on red carpet interviews — and the veteran comedian says Williams was one of the best celebrities to chat with, both for his candor and his zany humor. Joan Rivers Remembers Robin Williams 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Mr. Brill, who is expected to remain at “Late Show” as a warm-up comedian for its studio audience, recently stoked controversy with remarks he made in an interview with The New York Times. ArtsBeat: ?Late Show? Replaces Its Comedy Booker 2012-01-17T17:53:54Z

To me, Ali Siddiq is one of the best stand-up comedians working today. "I need to host": Roy Wood Jr. talks "The Daily Show" and why late-night TV needs change 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z

Time Out named her one of the five New York City comedians to watch in 2018. Think Your Date Was Awkward? Listen to Hers 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z

But both writers were comedians, each a descendant in his way of Aristophanes. ‘The Life of Saul Bellow: To Fame and Fortune, 1915-1964,’ by Zachary Leader 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z

In Week 1999 we asked you to pose “Questions for Terrible People,” like those in a new book by comedian Wes Hazard — basically a way to demonstrate what a bad person you are. Style Invitational: You’ve got the powers — what would you do with X-ray vision? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

He declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations with Mr. Williams, but said that he thought the comedian and actor would be “a great fit” for the part of the tiger. ArtsBeat: Robin Williams May Play 'Bengal Tiger' on Broadway 2010-10-18T22:00:00Z

Despite the rise of stand-up comedians like Chieng, Ali Wong, and other Asians in entertainment, representation still matters, especially when Asians still read as “foreign” to many in America. Ronny Chieng on Andrew Yang: “There aren’t enough Asian people in positions of power” 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z

Along with tributes on the streets of Hollywood and countless celebrity tweets mourning his passing, some of Williams' former co-stars and fellow comedians penned in-depth remembrances of him. Robin Williams: Actors, comics pen tributes to 'one of the greatest' 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

It is also an opportunity for them to bond as a couple, and to stave off feelings of isolation that many comedians experience. A ‘Honeymoon Tour’ of Laughs From Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z

The comedian also highlighted the absurdity of a statement made by "Fox & Friends" host Steve Doocy, who denied that the detainment centers for children resembled prisons. Colbert condemns Trump: Migrant family separation “another scoop from your chum bucket of cruel... 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z

Winstead had always been a comedian mining social and political humor, but it took the way CNN covered the first Gulf War that led her to “The Daily Show.” Look back in laughter: ‘The Daily Show’ celebrates at 25 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z

Choices picked out of a hat: It’s a gambit of magicians and improv comedians, a way of showing an audience that chance is at work and performers are creating on the fly. Swing Today: ‘Our Dance Is Modern Because We’re Alive Right Now’ 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z

It’s no surprise that a profile of Allen, written just when his career was officially a major success, brims with one-liners from the comedian. Not Just Kanye West: Seven More Extreme Celebrity Profiles 2013-06-12T18:27:38Z

What they got, much to their displeasure, was a warm-up set from Kirk Fox, a tall, skinny stand-up comedian who never really had a chance. Critic?s Notebook: Belligerent and Boozy, and That?s Just the Audience 2011-04-03T20:27:46Z

The show couldn't be more personal to Smigel, who founded the event by calling on his comedian friends to ask the favor of their participation. 'Night of Too Many Stars' shines on one who's not 2012-10-18T17:47:14Z

Professional comedians and television writers criticized the show for choosing a host with few cultural bona fides and a controversial history as a businessman. ‘Saturday Night Live’ Gets Ready for Elon Musk 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z

The psychiatric patient as comedian is so unexpected precisely because it challenges preconceptions. No joke, being a psychiatric patient has its funny side 2010-08-04T09:53:00Z

The Baldwin-hosted incarnation could be different, considering he’ll have all his celebrity friends to call on, including all the comedians that were his co-stars on 30 Rock. Match Game: ABC hopes Sunday night bet on game shows pays off 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z

But what it did for me, it made it feel like being a comedian and a comedy person was possible. How did Judd Apatow learn comedy? He asked questions 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

Now, new projects are providing a kind of thematic “boldness and outspokenness” that the comedian and actress Sherry Cola finds refreshing. For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z

The “Daily Show” doesn’t air on Friday nights, so after Thursday’s Republican debate, we didn’t have the comedians of Comedy Central to critique whatever brand of insanity they tried to serve to the American electorate. Trevor Noah’s love letter to Donald Trump: Thanks for “making Ted Cruz look like a d*ck” 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z

The comedian Jenny Gorelick doesn’t celebrate aging like the rest of us. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z

Mr. Cornish, 42, a British television and radio comedian, grew up in the south London neighborhood of Brixton but said he came from a “pretty comfortable background.” Keeping It Real With Aliens in the ?Hood 2011-07-22T14:00:00Z

And yet we still name him a comedian; rueful laughter is still laughter. Gallows humor in the age of #BlackLivesMatter: “Key & Peele” returns and “Why? with Hannibal Buress” premieres, not a moment too soon 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

For them, she explains, there wasn't an abrupt transformation from a comedian to a politician, since politics were already part of his show. Why Zelenskyy's background in comedy really matters 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z

And they are also employing more actors and comedians like Ms. Cummings as creators and producers of shows. 2 Networks Pin Their Hopes on One Comedian 2011-05-20T23:25:40Z

On the podcast she talks with many comedians but is often more interesting with journalists, artists and actors. Critic’s Notebook: Julie Klausner’s Podcast, ‘How Was Your Week?’ 2012-12-31T23:26:34Z

Each attempted to transform their extreme embarrassment at having been duped by a British clown hiding behind layers of latex and spirit gum into some approximation of righteous anger at said comedian’s dishonesty. Sacha Baron Cohen reveals “Who Is America?” and the answer is terrifying 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z

That partnership was short-lived, and Mr. Rossi briefly worked on his own before trying something daring in 1969: He and the African-American comedian Slappy White formed one of the world’s first interracial comedy teams. Steve Rossi, Straight Man of Comedy Duo Allen and Rossi, Dies at 82 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z

“Every comedian who is not doing wife jokes has to thank him for that,” actor-comedian Albert Brooks told The Associated Press in 2007. Mort Sahl, comedian who satirized politics, dies at 94 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z

Ms. Ellsworth is an excellent comedian, impersonating a slightly scatterbrained TED talk lecturer. Review: Michelle Ellsworth’s Provocative Protocols 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

Zaremba has the comedian’s gift of playing his role absolutely seriously, and he sings well to boot. Tastes change, but backstage behavior is as bad as ever 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z

Jon Stewart, the comedian who made Comedy Central's “The Daily Show,” a nightly home for sharp-edged political satire and up-to-the-moment commentary on the news, said on Tuesday that he planned to leave the program. Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’ 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

“So maybe that’s part of it. Maybe people who are worried about losing healthcare or the Muslim bans or Russia don’t want to go and watch a bunch of comedians party.” The keg party's over: why gross-out comedies are going down the pan 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z

It wasn’t comedy, exactly; it was comedians unburdening themselves while never straying too far from their bits. Riff: Stand-Up Comedy Without the Stand-Up. Or the Comedy. 2012-02-03T22:00:07Z

She jokes in the opening moments of her show that she is a female comedian over 40 who is clearly sun damaged. Lady Dynamite: Maria Bamford’s experimental comedy does meta better 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

There he started interviewing fellow comedians, bringing empathy and insight to conversations about their common craft and particular struggles. On TV and podcasts, Maron finds laughs and insight

Actor and comedian Bill Murray has spoken for the first time about the production shutdown of his upcoming film, "Being Mortal," following reports of a complaint made against him. Bill Murray doesn't want to be a "sad dog" who can't learn from accusations of inappropriate conduct 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z

Which bring us to the second misfire, demonstrated by Charles’s interviewing technique and narration, which deflates the all-too-popular notion of comedians being better truth tellers than journalists these days. The perils of "dangerous" comedy, or what makes a notorious warlord laugh? 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z

Ms. Ramsey’s work, as a comedian, writer and actress who comments on inequality, is perhaps particularly vulnerable to vitriol — and a new book may expose her to more. Why Franchesca Ramsey Is Done Feeding the Trolls 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z

How I charmed her chic 20-something colleagues from the online fashion magazine with my big ideas about female comedians and sex. How did I get home last night? My bizarre, panicked life as a blackout drinker 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z

If he were a stage comedian, he would be like Tommy Cooper – relentless, irresistible, infecting the audience with spores of incurable daftness. The Seacunny by Gerard Woodward – review 2013-01-18T21:00:04Z

Five comedians spill their guts and tell us about the romantic failures they won’t forget. It's not me, it's you: six comedians on their best and worst love stories 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z

Radio 4 takes chances on comedians who, if received well, go on to success in telly and the touring standup circuit. Stephen Fry takes US sitcom role and shark-attack jokes bite the dust 2013-03-19T15:20:24Z

How do you think Carlin would respond to what some people today call cancel culture, where comedians are actually compelled to apologize for jokes that offend some. Did George Carlin have the best comedy routine on every political subject? Judd Apatow thinks so 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z

Stand Up NY, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, invited 50 comedians to come in Tuesday and separately livestream individual 15-minute sets to the empty house. Open Your Laptops, the Comedy Show Is About to Begin 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z

And while the films show Baron Cohen's range as both a comedian and a dramatic actor, they are unified by the use of humor as a way to actively subvert and challenge corruption. Sacha Baron Cohen trolls Rudy Giuliani yet again, culminating a year of cinematic resistance 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z

Tad Friend chronicles the career of the comedian Jon Stewart and recounts how “The Daily Show” became both a pop-culture phenomenon and a political force. Sunday Reading: The Power of Political Satire 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z

In 1953, Hollywood comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embarked on a farewell tour of the British music hall circuit, dragging their luggage from one provincial hotel to the next. Steve Coogan: ‘Maybe I've just got flabby and middle-aged' 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

The comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp, of “The Opposition With Jordan Klepper,” are the guest hosts for this monthly night of comedy at the upscale Lower East Side Public Hotel, which opened last summer. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in NYC This Weekend 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

Letterman, who is retiring after a late-night career spanning three-and-a-half decades, will be handing the reins over to Stephen Colbert, the comedian, writer and former host of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report. Watch David Letterman Wish Stephen Colbert Good Luck 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z

The U.S. version of "The Office," which was originated by British comedian Ricky Gervais, is coming to an end after eight years. Supersized U.S. finale for 'The Office' but no Steve Carell 2013-05-01T21:36:56Z

Fleck dreams of being a successful standup comedian but earns minimum wage as a pathetic party clown named Carnival. Joker strives to capture our cultural moment – but it’s smug and banal at heart 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z

He was bidding for sympathy during what was billed as the first roast battle pitting artificial intelligence against a human comedian. In the Battle Between Bots and Comedians, A.I. Is Killing 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z

Delta and Bank of American ended their sponsorships less than 12 days after comedian Kathy Griffin faced a backlash after posing for a photograph with a fake severed and bloodied head resembling Trump. To boycott, or not to boycott over Trumpian 'Julius Caesar' 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z

Though known as a comedian, Stiller was also a serious dramatic actor with a long history on Broadway. Jerry Stiller, "Seinfeld" and "Hairspray" actor and comedian, dies at 92 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z

Seinfeld sometimes deviates from the structure, running into other people en route, and the public setting makes the comedians appear more humble. Analysis | Coffee makes celebrities human. But it used to make them cool. 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z

The defamation lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts federal court because the Cosbys own a home there, had been one of the more pressing challenges facing the elderly comedian since his imprisonment. Bill Cosby drops legal fight against seven women who say he defamed them 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z

It’s also a fight between comedians and feminists, which are natural enemies. Louis CK: I wasn’t defending Tosh 2012-07-17T14:30:00Z

Rather often when people call comedians "geniuses", the grandeur of the word is being used to cloak the fact that they're not laughing. Comedy gold: Hans Teeuwen's Live in London 2013-05-27T10:05:08Z

I watch an Asian American comedian with thick, straight bangs pronounce, carefully, the names of six women. My mother and I haven't talked about the Atlanta spa attacks 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z

The hostility between comedians and audiences has long been central to comedy, but the nature of that relationship is changing now that technology has knocked down the walls of the comedy club. Is Social Media Ruining Comedy? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z

She is a regular guest on several popular panel shows, in which comedians compete in news-based quizzes, often as the only woman. A Sitcom for Families With ‘Funny Shapes’ 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z

The play's most curious casting, however, is of a performer labelled "not as funny as white comedians" by one J Davidson: that is, the playwright's erstwhile support act and standup circuit veteran Matt Blaize. Old school champion Jim Davidson aims to turn standup on its head 2010-09-16T16:06:00Z

I think what Tiffany Haddish is doing is amazing in terms of putting the other female comedians on, to be like, "You ain't got to question, you ain't got to look where they at?" "Insecure" star Yvonne Orji is rewriting the immigrant narrative "one joke at a time" 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z

I think it’s probably easier for comedians to do drama then for dramatic actors to cross over and do comedy. Carol Burnett talks showbiz’s evolution, gut instinct and what TV shows she’d binge on 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z

There are some very funny things in the first four episodes, and, as is often the case with this unusual, and now hugely popular, comedian, sad and disquieting moments as well. The TV Watch: Louis C.K. Returns With His Brand of Dark Comedy 2014-05-04T21:45:12Z

BURBANK, Calif. — Police were called to a Costco store in a Los Angeles suburb after comedian Joan Rivers handcuffed herself to a shopping cart to protest the store, which is not selling her latest book. Joan Rivers protests Costco not selling her book 2012-08-08T07:31:05Z

“They are kind of resistant to the idea of being important in the community and just want to be themselves, to be comedians,” Duplass says. The Asperger's comedy troupe: 'We want people to like us because we’re funny' 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z

A movie comedian whose career has flatlined, he’s perpetually angry, indignant and broke, but he hasn’t quite lost enough of his pride to join a reality show. ‘Reset’: a fresh start, over and over and over ... 2013-01-23T23:39:57Z

So I can’t live without it, because unfortunately it’s part of who I am as a comedian. Ilana Glazer Is Moved by ‘Slave Play’ and Chanel Miller 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z

No emails, no news, no iPlayer, no vital reports on the state of famous women's cellulite or famous comedians' bank accounts, no nothing: so hooray for to keep up with what's going on. Rewind radio: Shelagh Fogarty; World at One; Scott Mills; Whytemead Weekly – review 2012-06-23T23:05:43Z

She’s a deadpan comedian, her sentences funny yet plump with existential dread. Review: Nell Zink’s ‘Nicotine’ Is Hard to Put Down, Despite Its Unruly Plot 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

"One said I should instead pursue the career of a comedian, and another questioned whether it was right for a man to sing soprano," he said. Taiwan singer conjures up Susan Boyle comparisons 2010-04-09T08:51:00Z

You don’t need to be stable to be a stand-up comedian. ArtsBeat: David Steinberg's Theory of Unstable Comedians and Funny Canadians 2012-02-02T12:00:06Z

Sure, the comedians still made fun of the emperor with no clothes, or the orange-faced president, but they did more than that. Jon Stewart, defender of American values: How comedians are redefining patriotism now 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z

Allegations against comedian Bill Cosby are now making their way through the courts. ‘A discreet orgy’: A timely TV series focuses on women’s treatment in 1960s newsrooms 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z

Straight face … David Baddiel's new show will feature comedians trying not to get laughs. Comedians get chance to fall flat on TV, and Eddie Izzard sets sights on politics 2013-02-05T16:36:20Z

The comedian Richard Lewis, on video, after praising him highly as a friend and musician, pleaded with him directly. Jazz Musicians Memorialize Charlie Haden 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

The death of Robin Williams on Monday was met with shock and an outpouring of grief from friends, colleagues and fans of the Oscar-winning actor and comedian, in the real world and online. Robin Williams: Actors, comics pen tributes to 'one of the greatest' 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

While the jokes and comedian personas are as shaped as the dialogue and characters in movies, they feel more real. A Year When Death Loomed in the Laughter 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z

But this weekend, Robinson and Carlos will join other comedians in retelling even more remarkable moments from America’s past and doing so while under the influence for “Drunk Black History.” 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z

The Baltimore movie director/comedian did not miss Gossip, apparently. Coachella 2010 day two notables: Gossip, Flying Lotus 2010-04-18T21:46:00Z

I think there are tough comedians to follow, but I would argue there’s nothing quite as hard as following Barack Obama for the eight years that he was the president at the correspondents’ dinner. ‘Late Night’ host Seth Meyers: ‘I don’t think you can just let the president talk without calling in the lies’ 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

In other words, she didn’t have boundaries, but boundaries are exactly what we pay comedians to break. Why We Needed to Take Joan Rivers Less Seriously 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

All the good comedians are dark and real smart and cutting in a way. Four women unafraid to rock (just don't call them ballsy) 2011-09-10T16:01:00Z

The comedian aims to run 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa, to honour Nelson Mandela and the number of years he spent in jail. TV highlights 30/05/2013 2013-05-30T06:00:16Z

Weeks after Bill Murray interrupted a bachelor party to dispense some wisdom, the comedian and veteran photobomber dropped in on a couple’s engagement photo shoot in downtown Charleston. Bill Murray joins couple’s engagement photo shoot 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

Physical comedian Bill Robison, trying to sing a tune on his ukulele, got seriously — you might even say psychotically — sidetracked by a mosquito. Moisture Fest, celebrating 10th anniversary, dazzles, delights 2013-03-22T19:08:56Z

According to this widespread belief, standup comedians are mad, sad and dangerous to know – more neurotic even than actors, competitive, ego-driven and professionally lonely. Can comedy make us happier ? and healthier? 2011-03-11T17:39:26Z

The success of “The Office” allowed Gervais to connect personally with several of the comedians he looked up to, elevating him from an admirer to a peer. Ricky Gervais Would Like to Non-Apologize 2012-01-11T15:17:22Z

The tweets in question were removed from Gottfried's Twitter feed Monday after Aflac announced it would stop working with the comedian. Aflac dumps duck voice actor for tasteless tweets 2011-03-14T23:02:46Z

I think comedians and artists will find a way to take this and make the best of it. "Space Force" standout Ben Schwartz reflects on pandemic anxiety, career shifts, and Carrie Fisher 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z

Pharoah will star in the half-hour comedy "White Famous," about an African American comedian who tries to maintain his identity as he crosses over to mainstream celeb status. Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah each land a Showtime series 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z

"I, Daniel Blake," which opens in UK theaters on Friday and in U.S. theaters in December, stars comedian Dave Johns as joiner Daniel, who is denied disability benefits when unable to work through illness. British director Ken Loach debuts 'I, Daniel Blake' in London 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z

Aside from economics, most comedians are moved by convictions of creative ownership over their own work. So a thief walks into a comedy club: Trevor Noah, Louis C.K. and the war over plagiarized punch-lines 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

The alleged missteps include a 12-minute delay before calling 911; a photograph of the comedian taken by a doctor while Rivers was sedated; a failure to monitor vital signs; and a delay in intubating Rivers. Melissa Rivers Sues Clinic Over Joan Rivers' Death 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z

On Jan. 25, WE is debuting a series about Joan Rivers and daughter, Melissa, along with "A Stand Up Mother," about comedian Tammy Pescatelli trying to balance family and career. Toni Braxton's family in new WE reality series 2011-01-03T19:07:08Z

Mr. Giraldo was one of the most widely praised and talked about comedians on the roast that evening. Greg Giraldo, Insult-Humor Comic, Dies at 44 2010-09-30T05:32:00Z

The comedian Andrea Savage goes bawdy and blue as a version of herself in the new series “I’m Sorry,” backed by an army of her funny friends, onscreen and off. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘I’m Sorry’ and the Return of ‘Suits’ 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z

A natural comedian from his early days performing in revue sketches at the Edinburgh festival, Grant adopts an ironic tone about his work as well as his personal life. Englishmen at 50 2010-09-25T23:07:00Z

Lots of anxious comedians in the next few days, I suspect ... Edinburgh festival: week two roundup 2011-08-22T15:29:22Z

Norm MacDonald, the acclaimed comedian, actor and writer, has died after treating cancer privately for nine years, Variety reports. Norm MacDonald, beloved comedian and “SNL” star, dies at 61 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z

There were ultimately five “2000 Year Old Man” albums, one of which won a Grammy and all of which are treasured by comedians and comedy fans. Carl Reiner, Multifaceted Master of Comedy, Is Dead at 98 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z

Fleming also hosts a post, originally written for and unprinted by the Scotsman, in which comedian Bob Slayer lays out, in pretty galling detail, just where all the money goes. Noises off: The fringe finds its Banksy, and where all the money really goes 2012-08-16T10:45:22Z

He said the comedian should have ended up in the hospital. Sacha Baron Cohen: This Time He’s Serious 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z

He combines a writer’s eye for detail with an actor’s facility for mimicry and a stand-up comedian’s knack for injecting spontaneity into oft-told stories. | 'Leslie Jordan: My Trip Down the Pink Carpet': Leslie Jordan?s Coming-of-Age Show at Midtown Theater 2010-04-21T21:51:00Z

The crosscuts are familiar tools for comedians facing the unthinkable, even if Morrison often uses them to look away. ‘Sugar Daddy’ Review: The Grief Comes Out in Laughs 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z

Vigneaux, a practicing lawyer before becoming a comedian, has cooked up an unabashedly, surprisingly pointed feminist story wrapped in good-natured, broad humor. Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z

Bill Burr: The comedian is writing, directing, producing and starring in “Immoral Compass,” a show based on Tyler Falbo’s digital shorts about moral dilemmas. Quibi Is Coming. Here Are the Famous People Making Shows for It. 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z

The comedian and blogger Samantha Irby, whose collection “Meaty” has just been reissued, would love to see celebrities’ grocery lists: “I’m so curious about other people’s daily needs. What’s in your bathroom cabinet right now?” Samantha Irby: By the Book 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z

If they're hateful, it's one thing, but some people take it the wrong way, and comedians are called out for it. Did George Carlin have the best comedy routine on every political subject? Judd Apatow thinks so 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z

“You remember during his campaign, he was always talking about how there are two Americas,” the comedian says. A Political Scandal’s Trauma, Seen From the Inside 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z

The actor and comedian Ricky Harris, who made a name for himself as a standup comedian in the 90s and onscreen in films such as Michael Mann’s heist classic Heat, has died aged 54. Ricky Harris, Heat actor and comedian, dies aged 54 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z

"In honor of Henny Youngman, why would I stop?" she asked, citing the legendary comedian whose signature line was "Take my wife - please." Comedian wins as 'mother-in-lawsuit' is dismissed 2010-05-05T00:47:00Z

“Why does that mean I have to listen to you?” the comedian continued. Louis CK mocks Parkland survivors in audio of standup routine 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

In contrast, Jo Koy talks about his mother's reaction to him wanting to be a comedian — she likened it to her son wanting to be homeless. Comedians remind viewers to "Call Your Mother" in hilarious and heartwarming Mother's Day special 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z

Young actress looking to start career meets influential comedian who offers to take her under his wing. Cosby horrors’ next lesson: What our accusations “fatigue” is really about 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z

And once there was a quip from the comedian George Burns: “How sad that all the people who would know how to run this country are driving taxis or cutting hair.” Change in U.S. policy toward Cuba dismantles an artifact of the Cold War 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

And although this film is the least autobiographical of Birbiglia’s works — which include the acclaimed confessional solo show “Sleepwalk With Me” and subsequent film version — its plot rings true for comedians. When ‘Saturday Night Live’ takes your comedy partner, how do you feel? 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z

It stuck with him for its poignancy and drove home how Mr. Stewart was always much more than a comedian. They’ll Just Hate to See Jon Stewart Go (So They Say) 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z

She had faced worse things than online trolls, she reminded everyone, and she’d been roasted by professional comedians. Leslie Jones Is Leaving ‘S.N.L.’ Here Are Her 10 Funniest Moments. 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z

"The Office" won four Emmy Awards and was adapted from the British series of the same name created by comedian Ricky Gervais. "The Office" to end run on U.S. TV in 2013 2012-08-21T18:44:44Z

The men have known each other for more than 25 years, since Mr. Spacey was a student at Juilliard, and Mr. Lovitz was starting out as a comedian. The Carpetbagger: For Kevin Spacey, a Reviled Lobbyist Is No Mere Villain 2010-12-16T20:44:04Z

He has deployed an army of meme makers, enlisted mural artists to transform campaign spaces and hired at least one comedian to secretly punch up his speeches. Did Mike Bloomberg waste $500 million running for president? We’re about to find out. 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z

The second episode features “Silicon Valley” star Kumail Nanjiani as a comedian who must decide how far to go for a laugh. 'Twilight Zone' jumps to new dimension with host Jordan Peele 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z

Colbert made the point that the media — which he defined as also including comedians like himself -- couldn’t seem to resist the guilty pleasure of Trump coverage. Donald Trump and the media: The problem isn’t too much coverage — it’s how this president i... 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z

For today’s talk shows, Mr. Letterman is not just a comedian or a broadcaster. David Letterman Leaves His Successors a Rich Comedic Bequest 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z

Most daringly, Braben persuaded the comedians of the surreal conceit that, in behind-the-scenes sketches, they should be sharing not only a bungalow but a bed as well. How Eddie Braben saved Morecambe and Wise's careers 2013-05-21T14:52:31Z

The estate of Joan Rivers is donating some of her items to Housing Works, posthumously continuing the comedian’s support for New Yorkers with AIDS. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z

We’re just like any comedian or musician who was a huge nerd when they were younger and then turned into an adult. ArtsBeat: Real Beats, Fake M.C.s: A Conversation With the Guys of The Lonely Island 2011-05-06T13:05:14Z

A confidently unapologetic comedian, Ms. Buteau takes a break from hosting “Late Night Whenever,” the podcast/talk show produced by WNYC, to appear at Carolines for five shows in three nights. 7 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z

Nick Ross, a British journalist and part-time comedian, says these ratios are a notable change since he first began performing comedy in the city several years ago, when “the only locals were expats’ girlfriends.” Ho Chi Minh City’s Hilarious Side 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z

She reveals a cringe-worthy email exchange with a Men’s Health editor and recalls her breakout stint on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” where she earned the scorn of male comedians. Amy Schumer’s new book has hilarious moments, but it’s dark, too 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z

The premise is that 50 comedians will get up one after another and tell the first joke they have written in the new year. 50 Comics Walk Into a Club. No, You Haven’t Heard This One. 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z

But Artie Lange, the comedian and “Howard Stern Show” staffer who left the program about six years ago amid drug problems, sees Stern’s evolution as a professional and even an artistic choice. Is Howard Stern going soft or just getting sharper? 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z

Wilson was born in Los Angeles and began her career as a stand-up comedian. Comic Yvette Wilson dies aged 48 2012-06-17T12:54:50Z

There are many notable moments from Jon Stewart’s 16 year reign at the helm of The Daily Show, following his evolution from a comedian to a genuine voice in critiquing media and politics. Watch Jon Stewart's 5 Greatest 'Daily Show' Moments 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

Now he is indisputably the television comedian of the moment. Television: Daniel Tosh Is a Hit on ?Tosh.0? 2010-08-20T17:25:00Z

But while the show’s host and driver, the comedian Ben Bailey, considered switching over to driving a ride-share, he ultimately opted to return this month in a classic yellow cab. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘SMILF’ and ‘Cash Cab’ 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z

Within a few hours, I told a co-worker that I thought this would be a great movie: A heart surgeon becomes a comedian in a country where free speech is not settled law. Lessons from “the Egyptian Jon Stewart”: “The satirist’s role ends at the screen” 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z

But then, as now, Connolly remained a folk comedian. Comedy gold: Billy Connolly's Billy and Albert 2012-05-17T14:32:23Z

Not many comedians could bring themselves to use those actual words. Comedy gold: Simon Amstell's Do Nothing 2012-11-15T12:00:55Z

For this reason, the artist is a fan of comedians like Joan Rivers and Sarah Silverman, who often do the same thing with their comedy. Moment of Friday: Michelle Andrade in praise of Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

"I was learning about the film through the eyes of a comedian," noted Federman. Wayne Federman's film fest lets comedians run the show 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z

Carmichael himself, as a stand-up comedian, clearly modeled much of his own career on Cosby’s. “The Carmichael Show’s” definitive take on Bill Cosby’s legacy: How Jerrod Carmichael became the most important comedian in America 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z

It is dangerous when criticism leads to censorship, or self-censorship, because controversy and scandal are also signs that a comedian is doing something right. Is Social Media Ruining Comedy? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z

Known for his appearances on the MTV talking-head series “Guy Code” and “Girl Code,” Mr. Distefano is an energetic comedian with a gift for impressions whose stand-up increasingly explores his life as a new parent. Comedy in NYC This Week 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z

On each episode, he’s joined by another comedian, and they visit a foreign-to-them city. Want a Show That Goes Places? Try ‘Travel Man’ 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z

Bowman said she prepared a monologue and performed before one of the most famous comedians in the country in a small conference room tucked away inside the comedy club. Bill Cosby’s legacy, recast: Accusers speak in detail about sexual-assault allegations

This week’s five audiobook recommendations include a comedian’s survival guide for people of color in America, a Japanese action thriller and a deep look inside the psychology of violence → Newly Published, From a California Wildfire to Kendrick Lamar 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z

TIME: A lot of people were surprised when you announced that as a comedian you were writing a book that takes a more academic look at modern romance. Aziz Ansari on His New Book and How Texting Is Ruining Our Relationships 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z

Most successful sitcoms had a comedian at the centre. Life's better with Retta: How TV's 'treat yo self' queen conquered comedy 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z

Contradictions are a problem for a debater, but not necessarily an artist, or certainly a comedian. Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Doubles Down on the Comedy of Contradiction 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z

If the defining trait of a comedian is that he sees some essential truth about the world and himself, Mr. Garlin said, “A little self-loathing goes a long way.” Fat?s No Longer a Punch Line 2010-02-18T01:32:00Z

On Sunday, that day arrived as hundreds of people gathered outside Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan to say goodbye to the comedian, who died on Thursday at 81. Crowds Gather to Bid Farewell to Joan Rivers 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z

All told, Green said she has spoken with 20 accusers; all of them, she said, asserted that they had been drugged by the comedian. Bill Cosby’s legacy, recast: Accusers speak in detail about sexual-assault allegations

This podcast, called “The Mental Illness Happy Hour” and hosted by Paul Gilmartin, is filed on iTunes under Self Help, even though Gilmartin is a comedian and many of his guests are comedians. Riff: Stand-Up Comedy Without the Stand-Up. Or the Comedy. 2012-02-03T22:00:07Z

In lieu of a host, the actor and comedian Thomas Lennon was on hand to offer commentary and jabs between segments. The Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Emmys 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z

The comedian was ruminating recently as he relaxed between concert dates on a 14-city tour celebrating his golden anniversary in show business. Bob Newhart celebrates 50 years in show business 2010-05-12T16:39:00Z

There was a sense that a British comedian can't come over here . A laughing matter: Comedians Steve Punt and Shappi Khorsandi debate whether comedy is too cruel 2011-01-22T08:31:01Z

The 77-year-old comedian, who defiantly continued with his "Far From Finished" comedy tour last fall despite numerous cancellations, also appears to be on hiatus, with no public appearances listed on his website. Bill Cosby issue flares anew after 2005 deposition is released 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

In the film Rock plays Andre Allen, a stand-up comedian turned superstar comic actor. TIFF 2014: Chris Rock rates big laughs in 'Top Five' 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z

Once the applause for Ron Funches, a comedian whose name aptly conflates “fun” and “bunches,” quieted after his introduction at Caroline’s in Times Square, he said in mock-disappointment: “Oh, that died down quickly.” Ron Funches Works a Crowd, and Its Assumptions 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z

The comedian is keenly aware that taking on Apu is akin to dragging “The Simpsons” behemoth itself. He loved ‘The Simpsons.’ But Hari Kondabolu has a problem with Apu. 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z

Fabray’s singing and comedy talents were put to good use in the 1940s in Broadway musicals such as the hit “High Button Shoes” opposite comedian Phil Silvers. Nanette Fabray, winner of Emmy and Tony awards, dead at 97 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z

Friends and fellow stars extended their condolences to comedian Tracy Morgan, who was hospitalized Saturday after a six-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. Celebrities Pray For Tracy Morgan After Crash Leaves Him Hospitalized 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

“I didn’t wanna do a show where I was a comedian in New York City because that’s been done a million times,” he says. 'The shipping forecast, with jokes': Joe Pera's brilliantly boring comedy 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z

There's not a comedian around that would turn that down. Ricky Gervais: 'I've left behind the veil of irony' 2013-02-02T20:00:01Z

“He was the worst comedian you can possibly imagine — zero grace as a performer.” Jack Rollins, manager of Woody Allen, Billy Crystal and others, dies at 100 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z

I’m thinking in particular of those who agreed with the widely reported comments of the comedian Russell Brand, when he said that voting in elections was a waste of time. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Stripped of Illusions, but Still Glittering and Gay 2014-01-23T17:10:33Z

Just when it seems as though every available space in Edinburgh has been colonised by the big venues, up pops a brilliant new space, with not a comedian in sight. BAC at Summerhall ? review 2011-08-25T16:59:54Z

"So sorry to hear about the passing of comedian Kevin Meaney. He made me laugh hard. What a talent and nice guy. Truly 'big pants people.'" Comic's comic Kevin Meaney has died at age 60 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z

Why highlight what these actors/singers/comedians are reading rather than writers? Eleanor Roosevelt Buying Pears and Other Letters to the Editor 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z

Her only audience is another seasoned comedian — her husband, Jason Jones — and their three children, who make for a tough crowd. The Shows Must Go On. But They Aren’t the Same Without You. 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that prompted calls for the comedian to be fired. 'I don't regret that': Colbert responds to backlash sparked by crude joke 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z

Centres such as Promises have found themselves the butt of comedians' jokes as Hollywood actors and musicians follow what almost seems like a rite of passage into rehab. Celebrity rehab 2010-04-30T11:54:00Z

It’s like if a comedian only catered his act towards the one heckler. 'Sherlock' Creator on Benedict Cumberbatch’s 1 Request for the Holiday Special 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z

He became that rare thing, a television comedian with gravitas. David Letterman Leaves His Successors a Rich Comedic Bequest 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z

The “Friday Night at Meaningful Movies” series continues with a free screening of “American: The Bill Hicks Story,” a documentary profile of the comedian. NWFF shines a light on films and filmmakers 2013-05-30T19:41:29Z

That same year, he co-founded the Sons of the Desert, an organization dedicated to comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, with chapters around the world. Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

This comedian’s solo show about fatherhood is all grown up and opening on Broadway. 14 Plays and Musicals to Go to in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z

A few comedians took to Twitter extolling the virtue of tough rooms and hostile crowds as important preparation for a nasty and difficult industry. Five Nonbinary Comics on This Moment: ‘I’m Not Some New Buzzword’ 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

Now the protests are more often against comedians accused of breaking the new taboos – racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and the other usual suspects. It’s worse than Jerry Seinfeld says: PC is undermining free speech, expression, liberties 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

A lot of what people talked about was that it took a really long time to become a good comedian. How did Judd Apatow learn comedy? He asked questions 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

On “Whitney” an NBC sitcom having its premiere on Thursday, the comedian Whitney Cummings plays a version of herself, and that Whitney is not in the least bit adorkable. Television Review: Three New Sitcoms Put the Focus on Young Single Women 2011-09-18T22:09:46Z

First-time Emmys host, comedian Seth Meyers, took early pokes at the stalwart broadcasters facing edgy competition from Netflix, the first outlet to win acclaim for original content streamed online with political thriller "House of Cards." Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

That allows you to enjoy Carlin's material in full comedian glory. Did George Carlin have the best comedy routine on every political subject? Judd Apatow thinks so 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z

Even the comedians who are Seinfeld’s guests seem a little surprised. The sneaky power of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”: How Jerry Seinfeld cracks celebrities open 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z

“I’ve had this conversation with comedians all the time,” he said. Eddie Murphy Is Bringing Eddie Murphy Back 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z

The six comedians relived the some of the absurd things they had to do for the show, including doing interviews on gay penguins and participating in war-reenactment ceremonies. WATCH: Stephen Colbert invites his former “Daily Show” colleagues on “The Late Show” for a reunion 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z

In the opener, the comedian finds himself being auctioned off in his daughter’s school fundraiser. TV highlights: ‘Empire’ returns to Fox; ‘The Path’ premieres on Hulu 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z

Last year, when Mr. Greenblatt announced that Mr. Gervais, the acerbic British comedian, would return for a fourth turn as the show’s host, he put Hollywood on notice, saying “fasten your seatbelts.” Opting for Jimmy Fallon as Host, Globes Choose Playful Over Biting 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z

They filmed the majority of their WE tv reality show, "Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?," there, as well as Joan's Web series, in which the comedian conducted interviews with celebrities from her bed. Melissa without Joan: A daughter deals with loss the Rivers way 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z

Other interesting future jobs: art store owner, horseback rider, business developer and comedian. March Class of KidsPost: Nysmith School for the Gifted second-graders 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z

The best comedians combine three things in a seemingly effortless manner: wit, timing and intelligence. 5 reasons why Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” will make you forget all about “The Colbert Report” 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z

There are few comedians moved to rage as easily as Michael Legge. This week's new live comedy 2013-04-06T05:00:17Z

But once he ran for president, comedians obsessed about him as much as cable-news hosts did. If Comedy Is Making You Feel Bad, You’re Not Paying Attention 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z

The worst thing for comedy is for a comedian to think twice, three, four times about everything they say. What comedian Patton Oswalt did on his Twitter-free summer vacation

This may be your last chance to see this young comedian headline a live show before he becomes a streaming-TV star. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z

The comedian and writer read the letter at a performance in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night in New York City, People reports. Amy Schumer Delivers Open Letter to Tampa After Trump Supporters Walk Out 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z

Both email exchanges bolster an argument that comedian Chris Rock made in a recent op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter that Hollywood is still “a White industry.” Shonda Rhimes Slams 'Racist' Leaked Sony Emails 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z

Fallon is a comedian, and I really don't care how he interacts with any of his guests. Samantha Bee Condemns NBC and Jimmy Fallon’s Trump Interview 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z

Even if it doesn’t, there are plenty of other comedians jumping on the bandwagon, albeit with different approaches. Love, Sarah Palin: From Stephen Colbert to Trevor Noah, her return is a gift to late-night comedy 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z

On Wednesday, the Kennedy Center in Washington announced a lineup of star comedians who will perform in Ferrell's honor for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Jack Black, Conan to salute Will Ferrell in DC 2011-09-14T16:34:09Z

I always encourage the younger generation to write more, to create your own content, not just to be an actor or comedian for hire. "I'd play the s**t out of George Washington": Jimmy O. Yang talks representation & his Amazon debut 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z

Q: When stand-up comedians land a sitcom, they usually end up playing a version of their stage persona. Chicago sound familiar to 'Mike & Molly' star 2011-06-02T15:16:00Z

"A lot of what I read says that C.K. shouldn’t get to be a 'famous' comedian anymore. Because to them, he’s still winning. Isn’t that strange?" Louis C.K. allegedly made an “uncomfortable” joke about rape whistles – and people were lau... 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z

And the comedian known for lampooning the rich and famous might not even work celebrities into the act. Chelsea Handler ready to twist the talk show with her Netflix gig 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z

The concept is simple: At least 50 comedians debut premises and punch lines. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z

The truck driver charged over the fatal crash that also injured comedian Tracy Morgan is due in court. Driver in Morgan crash due in court 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z

The 70-year-old comedian is leaving the ABC daytime talk show at the end of the current season in August. Joy Behar leaving 'The View' 2013-03-08T02:44:11Z

It's always an exciting moment when a promising comedian truly finds their voice. This week's new live comedy 2013-07-13T05:00:00Z

After Dave introduced her as a funny and talented young comedian, she strolled onstage in a miniskirt, tailored jacket and heels. Modern Love: When Mixing Business and Pleasure Doesn?t Work 2010-07-08T19:15:00Z

Mr. Black did not just have a stunning voice; he was also good-looking and could be as funny as a borscht belt comedian. Jay Black, Soaring Lead Singer of the Americans, Dies at 82 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z

What made that ranking exceptionally weird was the idea that Stewart — a comedian -– was even included on the list of "news figures" in the first place. 25 years of "The Daily Show": Here’s 5 ways it permanently changed U.S. satire 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z

Amid falling confetti and much fanfare, the writer/comedian, who will be the 15th cohost of ABC's daytime talker, shared the news live on Monday's episode. Comedian Michelle Collins to join 'The View,' replacing Rosie Perez 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

The comedian and television presenter Jonathan Ross hosted in the intervening years. Stephen Fry Steps Down as Bafta Film Awards Host 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z

Norman Wisdom was one of Britain's best-loved comedians and a superstar in Albania. Norman Wisdom's funeral open to all on the Isle of Man 2010-10-22T13:37:00Z

Pointing out the hypocrisy of rich comedians talking about airport woes, when in reality they fly private, he said: “I want you to leave my show skeptical about performance.” Bo Burnham, Discovered on the Internet, Now Challenges It 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

Worst Time Killer: DanceCenter is the worst Saturday Night Live sketch ever, starring sportscasters rather than comedians. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Double Trouble 2012-05-09T12:25:35Z

“When Twitter was invented, I bet even they didn’t imagine that it would lead to the brink of nuclear armageddon,” the comedian said Sunday night. John Oliver: Trump and North Korea are “Goading each other toward armageddon” 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z

A feeling of mysterious anxiety pervades a large picture of the comedian Steve Martin in a gray suit and white shirt sitting on an outdoor swinging bench. Art Review: ?Eric Fischl: Portraits? at Mary Boone Gallery 2012-03-01T23:52:35Z

It's true; even comedians that don't do misogynist material are protective of those that do, because they are wary of censorship and contemptuous of hecklers. Have you heard the one about rape? It's funny now 2012-08-17T18:15:01Z

Her cool, unflappable mendacity inspired comedian Michelle Wolf to crack that she burns facts and uses the ash to create “a perfect smoky eye” during April 2018’’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A Fox News afterlife for Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Why she's perfect for the job—and Sean Spicer's not 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z

It tends to only happen when there is a solo comedian on stage and the person shouting at them from the audience is envious of the person on stage, that's all it is. Top 10 tips for being a comedian 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

The festivities, hosted by comedian Ellen DeGeneres, took place at the National Building Museum and benefited the Children's National Medical Center. Obamas join stars for Christmas benefit concert 2010-12-13T03:16:00Z

So Hope pioneered topical monologues - copied by many comedians since - and suddenly the presidents were fair game. US library pokes fun at politics with Bob Hope 2010-06-11T23:31:00Z

He said in the TV interview that he remembers telling his parents when he was 12 he wanted to be a comedian. NJ's highest court to hear 'joking judge' appeal 2013-02-26T17:37:11Z

But, at a time of abundant commercial opportunities for comedians, politics is a subject many still choose to avoid. Edinburgh fringe shows find new ways to tackle political comedy 2012-08-09T14:57:48Z

I think the people that most often cross a line are comedians. Sam Elliott: 'My security comes from the fact I've never done a job for money' 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z

Salon spoke with Farsad about her career as a social justice comedian, and what inspired her debut. “How to Make White People Laugh”: Comedian and author Negin Farsad on fighting Islamophobia, one “bacon test” at a time 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z

The comedian and talk show host writes in an article published June 24 that she's frustrated by political rhetoric that threatens to limit the rights guaranteed under Roe v. Chelsea Handler reveals abortions in Playboy essay on choice 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z

The comedian and actor, 29, takes this role seriously. 'Patriots Day' Star Jimmy O. Yang on Playing an American Hero 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z

“This is what comedians at awards shows have to wear now,” Bargatze said. Delayed by Virus, Grammy Awards Celebrate Music Industry’s Return 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z

An exhibition anchored by the private art collection assembled over four decades by comedian Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille, had just launched with a star-studded gala in celebration of the museum's 50th anniversary. National Museum of African Art hurts itself with show from Bill Cosby art collection 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z

The University of California, Berkeley says it will not rescind an invitation to comedian Bill Maher to be the school’s commencement speaker, despite a student vote to disinvite him. Bill Maher Will Be UC Berkeley's Commencement Speaker Despite Student Protest 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

Ben Schwartz, the actor and comedian, dunked the ball without looking at the joystick. Ben Schwartz, the Voice of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ Hits the Arcade 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z

It is great to see a fair number of comedians get their chance but the reality is truly gifted comedians are a rarity. Comedy Is Booming. I Can’t Wait for the Bust. 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z

The comedian's suburban adventures and gentle off-beat humour first went out on television in 1960 and delighted audiences of up to 20 million. Obituary: Eric Sykes 2012-07-04T11:18:49Z

It’s not just another gig to the comedian. Comedian Tracy Morgan hosts The ESPYS to help fight cancer 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z

The Billboard Music awards ceremony was hosted by comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan in Las Vegas, US. Taylor Swift wins at Billboards 2013-05-20T13:30:00Z

Was watching Marx inspirational for you as a comedian? Jay Leno bets on reboot of Groucho Marx 1950s game show 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

There are maverick performers and then there's Claudia O'Doherty, a comedian whose off-the-wall shows will leave you amused, baffled, provoked and delighted. This week's new live comedy 2012-08-17T23:05:31Z

Mr. O’Brien’s comic persona was always lighter and less intimate; he led a new breed of healthily irreverent comedians who mocked show business and its lunacies from the margins. Comedy Review: Conan O?Brien?s ?Legally Prohibited? Tour Hits New York 2010-06-02T22:16:00Z

Flashing his trademark impish grin, the comedian looked pleased by the applause and riotous laughter. Eddie Murphy’s first joke onstage in 28 years: It’s about Bill Cosby 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z

Actor and comedian Steve Martin is the honoree for the 2014 Lifetime Achievement award from the American Film Institute, the organization said on Friday. Steve Martin honored with AFI's Lifetime Achievement award 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z

The stand-up comedian, 57, lost consciousness while performing at the Zanies comedy nightclub on Friday night and was hospitalized, news outlets reported. Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z

The actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, below, remained in critical condition on Sunday after he was injured in a crash in New Jersey over the weekend. Tracy Morgan, Still Critical, Is ‘More Responsive’ 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

“The billionaire, who is known to halt meetings in order to watch ‘Monty Python’ clips, has made a habit of socially cultivating buzzy comedians and comic entertainers,” according to the New York Times. Perspective | Elon Musk’s Twitter is a safe space for bros who think they’re funny 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z

The comedian spent weeks in hospital and rehabilitation recovering from his injuries. Tracy Morgan incredulous Wal-Mart blames him for accident injuries 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

Of course there’s also a soundtrack blasting tracks that would please any fan of the comedian. Will Ferrell bar owners: 'It had to be something really stupid' 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z

But it did not make me want to complain — even for one second — about the comedian’s acerbic commentary on journalism in his “Last Week Tonight” show Sunday on HBO. How not to respond to John Oliver’s ode to local newspapers 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z

Izzard was the first comedian to present a one-man show after breaking out of London in the mid-1990s with a series of performances with titles that included "Dress to Kill," "Circle" and "Sexie." Comic Eddie Izzard, at Hollywood Bowl, generates hysterics and more 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z

Kimmel’s interview, the two comedians discussed the fact that everyone expects them to be at war. Bring back the Jay Leno and David Letterman feuds: What’s lost in the nice, new late-night of Colbert, Fallon and Kimmel 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z

In 2001 I reviewed “Freddy Got Fingered,” a comedy directed by and starring the Canadian comedian Tom Green that tested nearly every imaginable boundary of decency and good taste. And Now Let’s Review … 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z

Beside a statue of the South American liberator Simon Bolívar, a tattooed comedian held an audience of hundreds rapt. Cultured Traveler: A Tourist Revival in the Heart of Bogotá 2012-09-14T16:39:05Z

While you do that every week, you’re living with two other comedians, the opener, the middle and the headliner. Geena Davis meets Paul Feig: ‘I had an audition cancelled when I wouldn’t have dinner with the producer’ 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z

Being a comedian isn't just a job; it's a social role. Does Steve Martin have to be funny 24/7? 2010-12-09T13:22:00Z

But the real fireworks came in his panel discussion, in which panelist and comedian Keith Robinson revealed he didn't believe Cosby's accusers. Larry Wilmore dives into the Bill Cosby controversy on 2nd night 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z

But in this case, other performers will be giving melodious voice to the always arresting musings of this take-no-prisoners comedian. What to See and Experience in New York City This Spring 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z

I used to have a theory that if you have a great childhood, great marriage and enough money, you are going to make a lousy stand-up comedian. ArtsBeat: David Steinberg's Theory of Unstable Comedians and Funny Canadians 2012-02-02T12:00:06Z

Not for long, though: “I don’t want to pretend that this is more of a race thing than a comedian thing,” he said to Dyson, at one point, growing cocky. Bill Maher’s Weird, Effortful Apology for Saying the N-Word 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z

It also accuses McIntyre of "depriving those struggling comedians crawling up and down the Royal Mile" of potential audience members, since only a small proportion of tickets remain unsold. Michael McIntyre charges £31 for unfinished show at Edinburgh fringe 2012-06-26T10:40:32Z

Music Festival this year, never fear — we’ve got live updates from some of your favorite artist, comedians and others on the scene to help you see what’s up. Sights and sounds from Sasquatch! Music Festival — follow along live 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z

The comedian was announced as the festival's new host Thursday at an event at the Playboy Mansion. George Lopez to host Playboy Jazz Festival 2013-03-01T03:27:08Z

“No comedian wants Obama to win,” he said, relishing the prospect of four years of new material on the comedy circuit. Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z

Lloyd sits down with fellow comedians and performers to “talk, share, and laugh about the weirdness of grief and death.” 7 Podcasts to Comfort and Connect 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z

Wherever he went, incessant, angry barking ensued. The people, however, seemed charmed by the floppy-haired comedian -- and vice versa.  In Cuba, Conan O'Brien makes friends, gets laughs ... and drinks too much rum 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z

Morgan played an unhinged, reckless comedian called Tracy Jordan in a network television satire that caricatured his SNL days. Actor Tracy Morgan in intensive care after New Jersey road crash 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

The comedian Stewart Lee, a former Today programme guest editor, and the comic book writer Alan Moore joined them at Tonbridge. AUDIO: 'Mad pilgrimage' in swan pedalo 2012-07-17T09:22:33Z

"Killing Joke," explains the DJ and comedian most fondly remembered for the Phoenix Nights episode he spent with his face permanently made up as a tiger. A week listening to ? Key 103 and BBC Radio Manchester 2011-07-13T13:53:37Z

Expect the late comedian to get a much longer tribute at the 2014 Emmys. The VMAs Tribute to Robin Williams Was Exactly 23 Seconds Long 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z

Christie termed his plumpness "fair game" for comedians at a 2011 news conference. NJ Gov. Christie appearing Monday with Letterman 2013-01-31T21:13:14Z

Of course some of the areas Ansari explores – racism, ethnic stereotyping, sexual politics – have been previously visited by Rock, in common with many other comedians. Aziz Ansari: ‘Being funny is like having a superpower’ 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z

The episode will also star Emmy-winning comedian Bob Newhart, in his recurring role as Professor Proton - an embittered TV star from the 1960s. Big Bang shoots Star Wars episode 2014-04-03T14:04:17Z

In 2020, we should expect the inverted reality, where comedians play it straight and point out political folly better and more often than the straight news, to only become even more obvious. 5 ways the 2020 election will be shaped by late night comedy 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z

He did appear on Broadway, sharing an old-style vaudeville bill with the comedian Pat Cooper at the Palace Theater in 1969, and he sang at Carnegie Hall. Jimmy Roselli, Italian-American Singer, Dies at 85 2011-07-10T20:30:58Z

It’s the permanent psychic accessory trailed by the comedian Lewis Black, who has brought his evening of angry-man stand-up to Broadway for eight performances through Oct. Theater Review: ‘Lewis Black: Running on Empty,’ at Richard Rodgers Theater 2012-10-11T02:00:00Z

Onstage, the comedian Mike Birbiglia comes across as mild, approachable — a totally regular guy except for his sky-high levels of anxiety and a sneaky-sharp talent for wringing laughter from an audience. What to See on Broadway in October 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z

Candidates regularly appear on late-night comedy shows, satirists frame issues of social relevance, stories get "broken" by satire news shows, and comedians go beyond joking to address their audiences on issues all the time. 25 years of "The Daily Show": Here’s 5 ways it permanently changed U.S. satire 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z

Per the Hollywood Reporter, he will answer questions about comedy and guide the remaining five contestants by “sharing personal stories and anecdotes about his experience as a comedian while also giving career advice.” Jay Leno, next “Last Comic Standing” mentor, is nailing this retirement thing 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z

Growing Interest, Despite Questions, in Jon Stewart’s Rally Though no one is quite sure what it is going to be yet, the Rally to Restore Sanity, organized by the comedian and set for Oct. Growing Interest, Despite Questions, in Jon Stewart?s Rally 2010-10-15T01:30:00Z

Then again, what's bad for comedy and comedians, and most likely the country as a whole, isn't necessarily uninteresting or without educational value. Will Smith and the function of a slap – what it means for comedy and comedians 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z

“Mr. Saturday Night,” Billy Crystal’s musical about an aging comedian trying to reboot his career, will end its Broadway run on Labor Day weekend. Billy Crystal’s ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ Will End Its Broadway Run 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z

That quote may be true or apocryphal, but as a comedian who became an Oscar-winning actor, he would know. 10 of Robin Williams' Funniest Moments From Johnny Carson to His USO Tour 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

“It’s all hearsay,” said the comedian, who, like many others, requires audience members to surrender their smartphones at shows. Dave Chappelle Laments ‘Nightmare’ Facing Israelis and Palestinians 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z

Like the original vaudeville shows from the turn of the nineteenth century, it showcases short sketches from comedians, singers, dancers and burlesque performers. Conjuring up a career with one of NYC’s only female magicians 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z

Her death was announced on Instagram by her friend the French actor and comedian Pierre Palmade, who did not specify the cause or say where she died. Régine, Whose Discotheque Gave Nightlife a New Dawn, Dies at 92 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z

A comedian like Hyde, if he celebrated Trump’s victory, could never wash the stains off. The story behind the sudden cancellation of Adult Swim’s Trump-loving comedy show 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z

I'm sort of a political comedian now, for better or worse. Kathy Griffin is used to the death threats now. And she’s not backing down 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z

And if you feel that way all the time, as does the young stand-up comedian played with uncompromising obnoxiousness by Beth Behrs, well, I pity you. Review: ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit’ Blends Rage With Gallows Humor 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z

Long before Gadsby integrated art history and feminist critique into formally tricky stand-up routines, comedians had to wear their intelligence lightly. There’s No Dave Chappelle or Hannah Gadsby Without Mort Sahl 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z

This news cycle started with a stand-up routine, in which the allegations were reintroduced by comedian Hannibal Buress, who was performing in Cosby’s home town of Philadelphia. Bill Cosby was accused of rape eight years ago. Why is the story is going viral now?

On a recent Friday night, the comedian Misha Han took the stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in the East Village and told the crowded room that Asians love two things. Comics of Asian Descent, Tired of Being Invisible, Put Themselves Onstage 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z

On the other hand, there are a ton of great musical acts on hand, as well as comedians. 28 bands not to miss at Sasquatch! 2014 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

Shortly after moving to Los Angeles in about 1970, he found a mentor in the longtime comedian Redd Foxx, for whom he opened in Las Vegas and on the road for 18 years. Reynaldo Rey, 75, Actor and Comedian, Is Dead 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z

Though his Fox sitcom Mulaney has received a less than stellar reception, it’s not because of this comedian’s lack of material. The 13 best standup specials on Netflix 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

Influential comedian gives her a drink — maybe alcohol, maybe cappuccino — and suddenly she feels foggy. Cosby horrors’ next lesson: What our accusations “fatigue” is really about 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z

My husband and I are ushered into the green room and greeted by Carson, who introduces us to tonight’s guests: the comedian Alan King, the actor Sterling Hayden, and . . . be still my beating heart. The Celebrity Interviews of Yesteryear 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z

Bill Cosby was a guest on "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday and the legendary comedian easily dominated Stephen Colbert during the interview. Bill Cosby says Morgan Freeman is waiting for him to die 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

The Comedy Cellar, a regular stop for decades for the country's most notable comedians, was closed from Oct. Laughing in the storm: Comics don't shy from Sandy 2012-11-12T10:16:04Z

Louis C. K. is a comedian’s comedian, but that shouldn’t prevent audiences — mature and immature — from appreciating his work. | 'Louie': Louis C.K.?s New Comedy on FX 2010-06-28T22:37:00Z

But the laughs do eventually arrive, often in abundance, as one might expect from a cast containing several noted British comedians, of whom the seriously funny Catherine Tate is probably the best known. On the London Stage: Derek Jacobi's Close-Up 'King Lear' 2010-12-14T15:50:02Z

And he watched comedian Louis C.K.'s ill-fated comeback into the comedy world for tips on what not to do. What do you do with a problem like Al Franken? 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z

Joke-stealing controversies over the past decade have damaged the reputations of comedians like Carlos Mencia and Dane Cook, and hardened the norms of stand-up, which are now enforced in the court of the Internet. ‘Daily Show’ Successor Trevor Noah Finds Himself Catching Criticism, Not Dealing It Out 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

The comedian was critically injured in a six-vehicle crash on Saturday, and is expected to be in hospital for several weeks. Tracy Morgan TV show 'will wait' 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

I often enjoy it when a comedian says how old they are, because usually they're not much younger than me. An Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: has porn changed comedy tastes? 2010-08-18T13:31:00Z

Bill Cosby has acknowledged an affair in the mid-1970s with a woman named Shawn Berkes, who would later claim, but never definitively prove, that the comedian was the father of her daughter. Camille Cosby: A life spent juggling her role as public figure with desire to be private 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z

Rather, it imagines that plying the audience with mythical rivers of liberal tears is enough and confirms the assumption that there are no funny conservative comedians, which simply isn't true. The late night rise of "Gutfeld!" is telling us something. It isn't funny, but that doesn't matter 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z

Outrage is widespread in comedy this week, with news that the comedian Jay Foreman sold offensive CDs after a gig he performed for under-12s. Les Dawson set for a posthumous return, and an abundance of outrage 2013-02-27T11:44:08Z

As for content, Leno will bring along some elements introduced in prime-time, including field reports from comedians and the "Cop N Kitty" sketch, a parody of police teams. Leno returns to late night, but can he rule? 2010-03-01T18:37:00Z

One night a frequently drunk comedian failed to show up, and Mr. Durning, who had memorized the comic’s jokes, persuaded the manager to let him go on. Charles Durning, Prolific Character Actor, Dies at 89 2012-12-25T09:19:03Z

The comedian and current host of “The Daily Show” is bringing his comedic talents to the Tacoma Dome for his “Loud & Clear” tour. Seattle-area music and nightlife events, Dec. 13-19: Trevor Noah, Lola Kirke and more 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

Jamie Weinstein, a columnist from The Daily Caller, joked that finding the funniest comedian in Washington is like “finding the most conservative writer for Politico.” ArtsBeat Blog: Senators and Congressmen, All Trying for a Laugh 2011-12-05T16:53:17Z

"This week, I finally change my tune and say that Ivanka is good . . . at tanking a business," the comedian joked during the show's introduction. Michelle Wolf on “The Break”: Ivanka is “just Donald Trump if he drank water and had a bett... 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z

Another element I hope people also appreciate is that this world leader standing up to a savage, unprovoked attack by Vladimir Putin is a comedian. Politics & performance: Why Zelenskyy succeeds where others fail 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z

“They’re comedians — what the hell do they know?” said Mr. Cantor, who sat on the executive committee at the time. At the Friars Club, When the Laughter Stopped 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z

Mel Brooks said in a statement: "Sid Caesar was a giant, maybe the best comedian who ever practiced the trade. And I was privileged to be one of his writers and one of his friends." Comic great Sid Caesar of "Your Show of Shows" dies at 91 2014-02-13T00:23:23Z

At almost every turn, a comedian or vegan chef or travelista was looking for a break, wanting to be noticed. Big Ant and Vyxsin and, Maybe, You 2011-04-17T00:31:06Z

Stanhope read aloud from his set from twenty-five years ago, which was funny mainly because it contained the DNA of the comedian he would become. Doug Stanhope, Miles from Where the Action Is 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z

Reading the account of a tussle between Sharon Smith, whose five-year-old daughter who has Down's syndrome, and comedian Frankie Boyle, I felt a familiar sadness. Getting a laugh out of disability 2010-04-28T12:00:00Z

And Dolores Chaplin, a granddaughter, even plays a daughter of the great comedian. A Caper More Chaplinesque Than the Man Himself 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z

While some comedians are redefining the stand-up genre, most specials still follow a basic formula: A comic takes the stage with nothing but a microphone in hand and delivers joke after joke after joke. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘My Favorite Shapes’ and ‘The Beach Bum’ 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z

The stories are also brought to life on screen by a cast of comedians and actors. From "MacGruber" to "Dr. Death," here are 11 shows to watch on Peacock besides the Olympics 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z

“We comedians I know it’s a tough time right now. But this one is a stretch.” Jimmy Fallon Is Sorry. But What Does That Mean? 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z

A spokesperson for Jones said the comedian had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, which is a variant of frontotemporal dementia. 'Monty Python' actor-director Terry Jones diagnosed with dementia 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

Organizers expect more than 110,000 fans this weekend, and this year's festival opens Thursday with a performance from comedian Kevin Hart and extends through four days across multiple venues in the L.A. A guide to BET Experience shows that are worth catching 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

He’s also a lover, a cad, a penitent, a believer, a cynic, a comedian, a kindly codger and a prophet of catastrophe. Music Review: Leonard Cohen at the Barclays Center 2012-12-22T00:28:21Z

When Handler mentioned that Silverman was “glowing” in white and looked “ready to get hitched,” the comedian took matters in to her own hands by, somewhat awkwardly, dropping to one knee. Watch: Sarah Silverman Proposes To Chelsea Handler 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z

The sedate and earnest nature of the event was disrupted by comedian Michelle Wolf, the evening’s entertainer, who predictably went after Trump in a routine that swerved from raunchy to downright nasty. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, the buzz was reduced to a snore — until Michelle Wolf showed up 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

For some reason, I was born with the ability to be a tragedienne and a comedian.” Patti LuPone on her ‘painful’ rise to Broadway stardom: ‘I was my biggest enemy!’ 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z

I had spoken to the actress and comedian, an original SNL cast member, on Aug. 22. The greatest role of Bill Murray’s life has been playing Bill Murray 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z

It’s also why so many musical comedians work online. Instead of Killer Punchlines, Killer Choruses 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z

On telly, meanwhile, Avalon is to produce a new panel show for BBC1, Trumped!, in which comedians assess the merits of funny video clips. Seinfeld takes up hip-hop and Rowan Atkinson takes on the law – and wins 2013-01-22T16:18:04Z

No one would mind if a comedian suddenly whipped out a cello and played for half an hour – if it was done well. The great comedy ambush 2013-01-09T19:00:02Z

As for Bruce Willis, don't forget that before "Die Hard," he was known mostly as a comedian for his role as David Addison Jr. on ABC's "Moonlighting." Like 'The Expendables'? Scarecrow suggests other '80s-style action films 2010-08-13T01:16:00Z

“Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget.” Comedians, friends, co-stars react to death of Bob Saget 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z

In the current setup, black comedians are restricted to black comedy nights in various clubs, like Mo’ Betta Monday. Russell Simmons: For Black Comedians, It’s ‘Hollywood So White’ 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z

None occurred, and the comedian, seated for most of the show, calmly proceeded through a jovial routine that hewed closely to themes of family foibles. Amid Uproar, Cosby Gets Standing Ovations at Florida Show 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z

The 63-year-old Oscar-winning comedian, whose madcap style and versatility made him one of film and television's top stars, was found hanged at his home in northern California on Monday. Mort Sahl tells of time Robin Williams was his one fan 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

Whatever anyone thought of Mr. Trump as a candidate, the consensus was that he would be a one-man stimulus program for comedians. Donald Trump Is a Conundrum for Political Comedy 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z

The 84-year-old actor and comedian has been free since June, when a Pennsylvania appeals court overturned his conviction and released him from prison after nearly three years. Cosby asks Supreme Court not to revive sexual assault case 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z

I was nice to everyone, which comedians hate. Mike Birbiglia Brings ‘Sleepwalk With Me’ to the Big Screen 2012-08-17T20:03:02Z

This week’s show, which tackled both the Paris attacks and campus protests over racial discrimination, reminds us why Maher is a comedian we need to watch.  Let’s listen to Bill Maher: On Paris, religion and race, Maher walks a fascinating and tricky line 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z

If deployed properly, self-deprecation can be the most valuable weapon in a comedian’s arsenal. What does Hasan Minhaj's Netflix show bring to late-night comedy? 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z

Barely five feet tall, Ms. Playten was a natural comedian whose infectious laugh was the high-pitched snicker of an irrepressible mischief-maker. Alice Playten, an Actress of Small Frame, Big Voice, Dies at 63 2011-06-27T05:48:02Z

He goes a bit further than most run-of-the-mill online thieves: For years, Ostrovsky has, according to many accusers, both comedians and fans, been ripping off jokes from comedians and posting them without attribution. Comedians are calling out “The Fat Jew” for theft: Why the online backlash against stealing jokes is long overdue 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z

Emerging in an era defined by brick-wall-backed observational humor, he brought a rock ’n’ roll swagger to political comedy, and his influence can be seen in operatically aggrieved comedians like Bill Burr and Lewis Black. Bill Hicks, Revived on Video to Jar Viewers Out of Apathy 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z

The world’s edgiest comedians can’t stop referencing it – and now it’s heading to the big screen! The Angry Birds movie trailer: the hottest film of 2012 is coming 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

Because of that status, Carlin is frequently summoned in contemporary debates over how comedians choose to use their platforms. The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z

It is sometimes overlooked that along with her risk-taking intelligence and avid curiosity, Ms Brown … can be a comedian. Step-by-step guide to dance: Trisha Brown 2010-10-13T13:07:00Z

A natural comedian, he thought he was a misfit and constructed an endlessly playful persona for himself. Eiji Kusuhara obituary 2010-05-27T17:58:00Z

Last we checked, Colbert was a mere TV comedian, or a satirist if you want to get fancy about it. Colbert: To academics, he's the Higgs boson of political satire 2012-07-10T19:44:07Z

I'm sitting in the dark, listening intently, like everyone else, to a disembodied voice that belongs to the comedian Patrick Monahan. The green roots of carbon-neutral comedy 2010-08-08T21:31:00Z

“Joker” is set in 1981 and stars Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, a stand-up comedian whose failed attempts to become famous force him into the criminal underworld of Gotham City. "Joker" first trailer: Joaquin Phoenix puts his bloody mark on the Batman villain 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z

Rhode Island comedian David Kane's son Nicholas O'Neill died in the fire. RI nightclub fire joke deleted from Sheen roast 2011-09-12T20:11:18Z

“It’s true! I am a blue explicit often political comedian and also love doing voices for children,” Silverman fired back. Sarah Silverman fires back at Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly over climate change 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z

Collectors, including the comedian Steve Martin, were taken in. ArtsBeat: Convicted Art Forger Says More of His Works Are Out There 2012-03-06T22:04:52Z

Ross backhandedly complimented Seinfeld for sticking to his guns, saying it was refreshing to see someone, “who is not necessarily considered an ‘edgy’ comedian, stand up for comedy as an art form.” Bill Maher and Jeff Ross rip into Jerry Seinfeld’s anti-PC tirade: “If Jerry Seinfeld is too politically incorrect for you, maybe you should look in the mirror” 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z

He's a comedian, after all, not Walter White or Tony Soprano. Louis C.K. is a boldly honest TV dad on 'Louie' 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

The great British actor and comedian, Stephen Fry, a fellow sufferer, replies ‘And what have you got to have asthma about?'” Remembering Robin Williams (1951-2014) 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z

Seinfeld has been riding around in fancy, vintage cars and grabbing cups of joe with comedians for the past couple of years, but he says he never expected the web hit to make waves. Jerry Seinfeld to Brian Williams: 'I Think I'm on the [Autism] Spectrum' 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z

The claims follow Tuesday's allegations that comedian Jimmy Carr puts £3.3m a year into an offshore shelter as part of a tax avoidance scheme used by 1,100 individuals. Take That members named in tax avoidance investigation 2012-06-20T10:26:18Z

"It was a sellout, we had maybe two dozen super funny Native comedians on the bill who all killed it," Clift said. "There's so many Natives who are jokesters": Native comedy redefines patriotism & busts stereotypes 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z

British entertainer and comedian James Cordon, the host of CBS’s “The Late Late Show,” paid tribute to the city of Manchester in his monologue Monday night following the terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert. James Corden delivers heartfelt response to the “tragic news” of a terrorist attack in Manchester 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

Most movies about comedians present them as harsh and brooding collectors of neuroses, but Coogan and Reilly even at their most contentious present Laurel and Hardy as gentle, flawed figures. ‘Stan & Ollie’ Review: Laurel and Hardy, a Double Act as Romance 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z

“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah presents a one-hour stand-up special with the comedian Josh Johnson, a writer on “The Daily Show.” What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Celebrity Dating Game’ and a Father’s Day Special 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z

At this year’s Fringe, which runs through Aug. 29, more than 1,300 comedians are performing. They’re Comedy Stars at Home. At Edinburgh Fringe, They’re Nobodies. 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z

On Saturday, Mr. Gaffigan will be the lone comedian on the bill at the Festival of Families, a Philadelphia event that will be visited by Pope Francis. Jim Gaffigan on Performing Stand-Up for Pope Francis 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

Where do old comedians go when they retire? Viral YouTube clips help America’s TV comedy stars find new audiences 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z

At least until the pandemic hit, Mr. Gottfried remained in demand as a comedian, even in an era when intentionally offensive humor runs the risk of getting a comedian canceled. Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian With a Distinctive Voice, Dies at 67 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z

Mr. O’Brien, the comedian and television host, chatted with Senator Al Franken. Garry Shandling Memorial Mixes Laughs, Tears and a Few Characters 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z

That’s not to say comedians themselves don’t fall into the trap of feeling that race is their only selling point. ‘The boys' club has been obliterated’: meet the women of colour shaking up comedy 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

But it seemed that Thursday night’s finale would bring with it the real funeral, and that Colbert the comedian was going to kill off Colbert the character. Stephen Colbert Cheats Death One Last Time 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

Van Sant then cuts to Williams face, visible over Damon’s shoulder, smiling, warm, the motormouth comedian here willing to let his eyes do the talking. Robin Williams dies: Six of his movie quotes that matter most 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Mr. Brand, the tousled-haired British comedian, actor and left-wing activist once briefly married to Katy Perry, might be described as Michael Moore with fangs. Review: ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes,’ a Documentary About Income Inequality 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z

There is a popular assumption that comedians develop a sense of humor in response to a trying childhood. 9 Things We Learned From Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix Special 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z

Here I thought comedians were supposed to say things that were somehow interesting and witty and original. Adam Carolla, unfunny comedian, thinks women aren’t funny 2012-06-20T15:30:00Z

While interviewing his friend and fellow comedian Denis Leary on Wednesday, Mr. Stewart said he was comfortable with his decision to step down. Jon Stewart Signs Off From ‘Daily Show’ With Wit and Sincerity 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z

The British comedian's dry, cheeky humor offers a little salt in the otherwise saccharine settings, and her rapport with the contestants is effortless. Netflix's "Crazy Delicious" is a fever dream competition that crafts inventive food for the gods 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z

But comedians criticised the registration fee as no other comedy competition currently charges for entry. Funny Women sorry over comedy row 2011-04-21T14:36:16Z

The association isn’t obligated to hire a comedian at all. Michelle Wolf Did Her Job. It’s the Correspondents’ Dinner That Is the Problem. 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z

“He has had incredible influence over so many comedians who have followed him.” Eddie Murphy to receive Kennedy Center’s 2015 Mark Twain Prize 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

When NBC moved Conan O'Brien to the same slot in 2009, the early results were strong but O'Brien's ratings quickly slumped and the comedian was moved back to his original time slot. Kimmel beats TV rival Letterman 2013-01-10T11:44:58Z

However, you will find him on stage in the Scottish capital during the August festival, where his work-in-progress performance will cost three times as much as finished shows by other major comedians. Michael McIntyre charges £31 for unfinished show at Edinburgh fringe 2012-06-26T10:40:32Z

FX announced Friday that it will renew its award-winning series "Fargo" for a fourth season, and comedian and actor Chris Rock will star in it. Chris Rock returns to TV to star in “Fargo” season 4, will play head of a crime family 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z

Broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan presented the comedian with the prize at a ceremony in central London. Humphries named Oldie of the Year 2011-02-10T13:01:27Z

The former "Saturday Night Live" comedian suffered injuries including a broken leg, nose and ribs crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed fellow comedian James "Jimmy Mack" McNair. Comic Tracy Morgan improving after crash, out of critical condition 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z

Mr. Key and Mr. Peele met as improv comedians in Chicago and performed together for five seasons on the Fox show “Mad TV.” ‘Key & Peele’ to End After Its Fifth Season 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z

Near the end of his remarks, Maher invoked the comedian George Carlin, a personal hero whose iconoclastic spirit, he seemed to believe, could never thrive in such a thin-skinned and overly entitled era. The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z

Even when making a film that tackles attitudes to Islam and Judaism, the writer is hoping to please, asking a Muslim comedian to check his script for unintended slights. David Baddiel 2010-03-28T00:10:00Z

A fourth passenger on the bus, comedian James McNair, 62, of Peekskill, New York, died at the scene, according to New Jersey State Police. Tracy Morgan remains in critical condition after New Jersey crash 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

After he graduated from Howard, Laraaji moved to New York to become an actor and comedian while immersing himself in Eastern religion and New Age thought. Laraaji’s music has emphasized stillness and calm for decades. Now the world is trying to get on his level. 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z

He was one of the last comedians to perform at the late show. Louis C.K. Turns Up at a Comedy Club, but This Time It’s No Secret 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z

The comedian will have to fill a house that has approximately 2,700 seats and is one of the largest performing venues in the city. Jerry Seinfeld bringing comedy shtick to Hollywood's Pantages in October 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

The life of this preacher turned shock comedian is explored in this documentary, which includes appearances by Bob Saget, Jay Leno and others. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘15: A Quinceañera Story’ and ‘At Home With Amy Sedaris’ 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z

The comedian Jack Black plays the pompous ruler and former Imperial officer Captain Bombardier, while the pop star Lizzo is his extravagantly attired wife, the Duchess. ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: Nuts and Revolts 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z

It makes his conversations with his fellow comedians incredibly casual. The sneaky power of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”: How Jerry Seinfeld cracks celebrities open 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z

The thing is, that sort of statement has been said by plenty of folks –comedians and otherwise.  Samantha Bee is Jon Stewart’s real heir: Finally, the 2016 campaign has the satirist we so desperately need 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z

The comedian said she is not a bigot and apologized. Sara Gilbert: ‘The Conners’ works because it’s relatable 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z

"My favourite comedians and comedy writers think the same way as some scientists," she says. Scientists invade Edinburgh Fringe 2013-08-05T06:56:50Z

Kohl’s has purchased five spots in Sunday night’s program and designed an entire social media campaign, featuring comedian Vanessa Bayer, around the show. Advertisers are the potential losers at Oscars amid calls for protests and boycotts 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z

Ms. Pappalardo, Ms. Newell and several comedian friends began writing satirical stories in the key of women’s magazines. Reductress.com went live after they had accumulated about 50 pieces. Reductress Takes Its Satirical Voice Beyond the Internet 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z

Remember that even Obama came under fire from comedians like Stephen Colbert, who, on "The Colbert Report" liked to target Obama's hypocrisies. Is political comedy dead now? 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z

In the article, the 69-year-old comedian who retired two years ago, said “Trumpy,” as he called the nation’s new president, was considered a mogul and a necessary character in a big city drama. David Letterman speaks his mind on Trump 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z

I'm not a comedian and I think that's the hardest job in the business. "It's been a life-changing experience for me": How a play about drinking helped Andre Royo get sober 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z

Waller-Bridge has often said she was inspired by Louis CK, another comedian with the ability to explore the darkest recesses of the mind. Phoebe Waller-Bridge: 'I have an appetite for transgressive women' 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z

Booking Ms. Keys and Mr. Legend appeared almost perverse from a distance — the comedian Hannibal Burress, in an interlude, suggested the festival was arranged by a shuffle feature. Chance the Rapper Honors Chicago, His Hometown, With Magnificent Coloring Day 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z

The comedian Niecy Nash hosts this annual awards ceremony, which this year celebrates nearly a dozen black women for their achievements in music, entertainment and activism. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Country Music: Live at the Ryman’ and a Valerie Harper Tribute 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z

How did Williams affect your sense of comic timing or influence you as a comedian? Hank Azaria: I've Lived The Simpsons Marathon 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

Smiley Kikuchi, a comedian who has long received online abuse stemming from a false rumour he was involved in a murder case, said the internet had moved faster than legislation. Death of reality TV show star in Japan spotlights cyber bullying 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z

We now expect our politicians to be funny on talk shows while critics in the media dedicate resources to scrutinizing comedians for problematic politics. If Comedy Is Making You Feel Bad, You’re Not Paying Attention 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z

In an age when more and more comedians are studying and performing improv, it’s perhaps no surprise that some of the most popular club acts are killing with off-the-cuff material. Big Jay Oakerson, a Master of the Dirty Joke 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z

The Fringe, which attracts thousands of aspiring comedians, started in the same year when eight theater groups turned up uninvited to perform on the fringes of the first International Festival. Edinburgh festivals, including Fringe comedy showcase, canceled 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z

At the Oscars Sunday night, comedian Kevin Hart used his time as a presenter to send a clear message about the path forward to a more inclusive, less divided Hollywood. Kevin Hart on Hollywood Inclusion: 'Let’s Not Let This Issue of Diversity Beat Us' 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z

It’s a bit like being a standup comedian. Ridley Scott on erasing Kevin Spacey from his new film: 'He's a very good actor. It's a pity' 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z

With a month to go until the election, the comedian Seth Meyers and his “Late Night” crew are sprinting toward the finish line. Seth Meyers Takes a Break With ‘Strange Adventures’ and Monty Python 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z

The greatest of those gags are then taken on tour - and the comedian drives himself to all his gigs. Profile: Jimmy Carr 2012-06-21T12:50:21Z

"This is a weird room," said Australian comedian Jefferies midway through his set Thursday at Park West, noting the festival's TBS "very funny" branding projected on the curtain behind him. Just For Laughs reviews 2011-06-17T20:33:52Z

As a comedian, she seemed to be giving her fellow-speakers a lesson in how to deal with hecklers and win the audience to your side. Peak Meryl Streep at the D.N.C. 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z

I think if I was to psychobabble myself, I would say it's probably just – indeed, for comedians full stop – a desire to stay in a childlike state. Queen of uncool 2010-12-02T08:00:00Z

Just as she did on “The Daily Show,” Ms. Bee, 46, a deceptively upbeat comedian, was meeting these challenges with cheerfulness tempered by a sarcastic streak. Samantha Bee Prepares to Break Up Late-Night TV’s Boys Club 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

A performer since the 1950s, he broke ground as the first African-American comedian to be called over to the couch for a conversation on “The Tonight Show.” Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z

Meanwhile Chris Rock, another one of the comedians at the event, also joked, "Was that Will Smith?" Dave Chappelle was attacked during standup. Is this an echo of The Slap? 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z

Griffin was one of about 12 people in a room of 3,000 to give a standing ovation to comedian Michelle Wolf, the headliner. The White House correspondents’ dinner doesn’t draw stars anymore. So Kathy Griffin had it to herself. 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

Yes, I think it’s a good time to be a comedian. Kate McKinnon on ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘S.N.L.’ and Hillary Clinton 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z

Instead, the actor wanted to depict the complicated style of the counterculture comedian and satirist, who died over 50 years ago. Lenny Bruce Is Still Talking Dirty and Influencing People 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z

But beyond the deflection, the comedian also made sure to point out the ridiculousness of Trump's assertion. Stephen Colbert has a theory about Trump’s love for Putin and Russia 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z

The dandy comedian joins an illustrious list of actors, musicians, authors and politicians who have been Simpson-ised during the shows 21 year history. Getting animated: Who are the best and worst Simpson-ised celebrities? 2011-02-22T14:13:02Z

Are comedians ever really canceled for telling a bad joke? "Canceling is relative": Michael Che on his comedy boundaries & why he's not leaving "SNL" just yet 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z

Cosby is being tried by District Attorney Kevin Steele, who defeated Bruce Castor, the former Montgomery County district attorney who refused to file criminal charges against the comedian a decade ago. Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial is set for June — and may include testimony from 13 women 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z

He is so recognisable that a TV comedian, Fiorelli, does a popular impression of him. Andrea Camilleri: a life in writing 2012-07-06T21:55:16Z

But the team of gifted comedians that put together an almost purely improvisational classic remember it as it began. This Is Spinal Tap at 35: the faux-rockers reunite at Tribeca film festival 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z

The officer activated the lights and siren on the car in an attempt to get Williams to stop, but the comedian rode away and later turned onto another street. California police say comedian Katt Williams evaded arrest 2012-11-28T23:47:31Z

And sometimes I think if I were a comedian, I would want to be everybody's comedian. Q&A with Brian Regan: Drive-in comedy gigs, getting covid and watching Rodney Dangerfield build his routine 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z

Music and entertainment, for one — here are some of the best Bumbershoot musical acts and comedians to get excited for. Things to do in Seattle and beyond this Labor Day Weekend 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z

Another tweet riffed on by Twitter users included one by comedian Faith Choyce.  Twitter users respond to 'Suge' Knight arrest 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z

For over six decades, she illuminated films and television shows with wit and glamor, crossing paths with hundreds of actors and comedians. Comedians and Actors Remember Doris Roberts 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z

The Emmys went without a host, but had the actor and comedian Thomas Lennon join as an announcer. Emmy Winners: The Full List of 2019 Awards 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z

What does concern me are those who are not comedians but are deemed knowledgable commentators, journalists, news people etc., who are basically doing the same thing - mussing with Trump's hair. Samantha Bee Condemns NBC and Jimmy Fallon’s Trump Interview 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z

“Mr. Saturday Night” is a comedy about the rise and fall of a stand-up comedian named Buddy Young Jr. Crystal not only starred in the film but he also directed, produced and co-authored it. Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway in ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z

He should have watched some comedians instead, but apparently they can safely be ignored by a literary critic. John Cleese Intends to Have His Unread Books Buried With Him 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z

This week’s video features Joy Behar, the comedian and former co-host of “The View,” in a scene from “Me, My Mouth & I,” her solo autobiographical show. In Performance: Joy Behar of 'Me, My Mouth & I' 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z

Before he broke out as a comedian, he believed the greatest life he could have if he continued pursuing his passion was affording a single loaf a bread each week. 9 Things We Learned From Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix Special 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z

Throughout the scandal, the comedian has struggled to change public perception, finding few willing to defend him in public. Three years and 60 accusers later, Bill Cosby’s trial begins. But only one woman will decide his fate. 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z

Izzard's father worked at BP, initially as a filing clerk and subsequently at various refineries around the world including one in Aden, where the comedian was born in 1962, and another in Northern Ireland. Beleaguered BP gets some love from Eddie Izzard 2010-07-07T13:59:00Z

And this is right out of the gate, with hosts who had obviously been expecting some yucks and laughs out of a man who is, after all, a comedian. 'Have you no decency, sir?': Vidal v Buckley and the art of killer comebacks 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z

British actor and comedian Lenny Henry revealed last week that he was working on a play based on Pryor's life, at London's National Theatre. Richard Pryor biopic to star Epps 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

She talked about the mind-set for dating younger men; she reproduced a version of what she called the “sassy energy” of black female comedians, all in interjections. Village Vanguard Celebrates Its 80th, Adding Poetry and Comedy to Jazz 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z

The comedian is best known for his stand-up performance in the Original Kings of Comedy, a tour that showcased several popular contemporary black comedians, and the hit comedy series "The Bernie Mac Show." Chicago street named after comedian Bernie Mac 2012-02-28T23:45:09Z

Simón Díaz, one of Venezuela’s most popular singers and comedians who also earned recognition worldwide for his prowess as a player of the cuatro, a guitar-like instrument, died on Wednesday at his home in Caracas. Simón Díaz, Venezuelan Folk Musician, Dies at 85 2014-02-25T03:39:53Z

I felt sorry for the comedian who was going on next. Louie Anderson Remembers Robin Williams 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Bayley appears infrequently in this book, but when he does, he toddles on like a gifted silent comedian. Review: ‘Living on Paper,’ Seven Decades of Letters From Iris Murdoch 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z

There’s a scene in “The Sellout” where BonBon recalls seeing a black comedian roast a white audience member for laughing at one of his jokes in an inappropriate way. No Compromises 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORB Last year, someone said to my wife: "It must be a laugh a minute living with a comedian." Edinburgh festival diary: 'Hello, I'm Mary and I'm a secretary in your office' 2012-08-15T17:30:01Z

In this case, as with the “women aren’t funny” controversy, male comedians now have an opportunity and a responsibility to stand up and be responsible. Male comics: Stop enabling rape culture 2012-07-13T15:25:00Z

It would seem that the British comedian has effortlessly slipped into the vacancy created by Stewart's directing sabbatical. Have you been watching... The Daily Show with John Oliver? 2013-07-25T11:17:08Z

What’s remarkable is how Colbert surges forward through his routine despite a largely nonplussed and nervous crowd – the toughest room a comedian could imagine. 'Have you no decency, sir?': Vidal v Buckley and the art of killer comebacks 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z

But beyond dissecting who was at fault, there's also the question of what in the comedian's comment caused such a furor. Chris Rock's history of Jada Pinkett Smith jokes, hair commentary and disability 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z

Keep your funny hat on ... when comedian Steve Martin discussed art in an interview the audience was not amused. Does Steve Martin have to be funny 24/7? 2010-12-09T13:22:00Z

You know, “I’m Red Rednecky, the redneck comedian,” and it’s supposed to be a bad joke. Q&A with Dana Carvey: Doing Johnny Carson getting pulled over, his ‘Fantastic’ podcast and whether there will be another ‘Wayne’s World’ 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z

The comedian Louis C.K. won two Emmys, both for work he did on cable. The TV Watch: Cable Television Rules the Emmys 2012-09-24T04:27:57Z

And a good comedian can usually pick the right fall guy. Stage rage: when standups heckle back 2012-12-31T10:38:42Z

After the last comic left the stage, Mr. Obeidallah ended the show by putting a twist on the usual bit that comedians use to promote themselves. Muslim Comics in a Mordant Act of ‘Resistance’ 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z

At least that was the case with the New York mayoral candidate and media omnipresence Andrew Yang, who accepted a dangerous offer from the comedian Ziwe to appear on her self-named Showtime program. The Post-Embarrassment Media Campaign of Andrew Yang 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z

Mixed feelings make sense in a comedian who was always paradoxical – a winning, witty and supremely confident performer who offstage was practically a hermit and riven by self-doubt. Review: David Letterman Says Goodbye, With Self-Mockery and a Little Mush 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z

Until that hit movie proved that men will pay to see funny women if the humor is broad enough, female comedians had struggled to bend male standards of comedy to their own sensibilities. Television Review: Three New Sitcoms Put the Focus on Young Single Women 2011-09-18T22:09:46Z

The "Shake It Up" alum was among the selected celebrities critiqued during Monday's fashion roundtable -- now hosted by comedian Kathy Griffin. Zendaya slams 'Fashion Police' host for 'ignorant' comment about hair 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

But on Thursday, the face of the aging comedian — his head shaved close to his scalp — bore a grim aspect, his eyelids heavy. Bill Cosby convicted on three counts of sexual assault 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

He produced a dozen star-studded birthday specials for the comedian Bob Hope. James Lipton, ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ Host, Dies at 93 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z

Schaffer has been up and coming as a professional comedian for 16 years. Comedy profile: Lewis Schaffer 2010-04-27T14:26:00Z

Dziunko is onstage with two other comedians and a well-known singer. Is There Anything Funny About the War in Ukraine? 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z

Last weekend, clips of a recent Louis C.K. comedy set—in which the comedian mocked gender-neutral pronouns and the Parkland students—were posted online. Listening to Louis C.K.: An Interview with the Comedian Jena Friedman 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

They include the news that astrophysicists Stephen Hawking and Brian Cox will feature in filmed skits and that comedian David Walliams will conduct red carpet interviews on 20 July, the final concert date. Jagger helps launch Python gigs 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z

Besides Lenny Henry, I'm probably the most successful black comedian in the country. Meet black comedy's trailblazers 2010-04-13T20:35:00Z

And when the comedian told Bone his fans were starting to call themselves “boneheads,” he said: “That’s fantastic. I’ve been calling my family that for years.” Ken Bone’s Jimmy Kimmel Interview Shows Why the Internet Loves Him 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z

The insecure Aymar’s attempt to follow his father as a celebrated comedian provokes the latter’s scorn but wins him female fans. Opera Review: Natalie Dessay, Becoming Violetta 2011-07-19T11:00:05Z

Small in stature, he’s got a comedian’s outsized expressive features, all wide-eyed looks and a gloriously mischievous mouth. Aziz Ansari: ‘Being funny is like having a superpower’ 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z

The 41-year-old comedian said the title refers to the fact he's about midway through life. `Mike & Molly' star Gardell ready for standup tour 2011-05-12T20:57:12Z

Made by the group COMICS4MSF, the YouTube description says it was screened at a Doctors Without Borders fundraiser, even though the comedians are not affiliated with the organization. Watch: A 'Doctors Without Borders' Parody That's All About Your Mom 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

Last year, a group calling themselves the Feminist Avengers sent a courgette and a pointed note to comedians doing material they considered misogynistic. Is there a backlash against rape jokes? 2013-08-20T07:21:24Z

She is groomed like a Hollywood starlet for the day – hair straight, gown formal – but throws herself around like a slapstick comedian. Tiffany Haddish: ‘If Meryl Streep can go to the Oscars 22 times, why can’t I?' 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z

Everything about it – the intimate setting, the brief documentary interludes, the conversations with other comedians – seems to suggest that this will all be new and revelatory. Jerry Seinfeld is back – and he's still the ultimate laser-precision joke machine 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z

Of all the successful comedians today, Demetri Martin has one of the most fascinating background stories when it comes to his journey to the stage. 10 Things to Do in NYC Now 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z

I’m not a comedian and it wasn’t funny,” he said in another. Amy Schumer Shuts Down Teen Film Critic Who Shamed Her Sex Life 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z

Zelenskiy, a career comedian, foretold his future when he took the starring role in “Servant of the People.” New Ukrainian leader’s campaign had pages from sitcom script 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z

This year at the V.M.A.s, in lieu of a proper host, the comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele wore elaborate headsets and sat behind a gleaming desk, clutching smartphones. What Just Happened at the Video Music Awards? 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z

Thanks to Twitter and podcasts — great democratizing forces of the Internet, and a likely place to find comedians — professional funny men are increasingly accessible. I was a comedy groupie 2013-03-11T00:30:00Z

“I look more like a comedy club logo than a comedian.” Sick of Angry Comics? Try Some Sweet-Tempered Stand-Up 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z

Mr. Hardwick is a stand-up comedian, podcast pioneer and digital media entrepreneur who built an empire around nerd culture. Chris Hardwick’s AMC Talk Show Yanked After Abuse Allegations 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

Unfortunately, we had just three female comedians apply in our open process this year. ArtsBeat: SXSW Says It Is 'Disappointed' By Absence of Female Comedians 2011-02-18T16:11:41Z

Mr. Beatty plays a comedian who runs to Chicago to evade the Detroit mob, which he is convinced is on his trail; his paranoia comes to a head during an exceptionally strange audition scene. Movie Listings for Aug. 19-25 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z

Shaun Broyls, an actor and comedian in Burbank, Calif., who watched the live “First Night” broadcast and then posted parts of it on YouTube, said the show was “100 percent a fail.” Jamie Kennedy’s ‘First Night’ on New Year’s Eve 2013-01-06T22:48:18Z

Now a comedian would fill the big screen. Watch Kevin Hart Tell a Joke. See Fans Laugh. At the Movies. 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z

Leno: He was always my favorite Marx brother because I never was a ‘put on a funny hat, throw a pie’ kind of comedian. Jay Leno bets on reboot of Groucho Marx 1950s game show 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

The comedian practices what he preaches, whether it’s onstage at the Comedy Cellar making fun of his peer Louis C.K., or marching in the streets with fellow activists. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z

You can even suggest some material for Chernow, who insists that “while I have never been mistaken for a stand-up comedian, I promise that my history lesson won’t be dry.” Style Invitational Week 1325: Stand up and jeer — jokes for the WHCA dinner 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z

The comedian was found dead at his home in West London on Monday. Mayall post-mortem 'inconclusive' 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

When people ask me who my heroes are, I never know how to answer that question because all the people I admired growing up were comedians and filmmakers and none of them had physical challenges. How I friended Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert: Zach Anner on comedy and cerebral palsy (“The sexiest of the palsies”) 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z

Soon, the battle lines are drawn between those, of whatever class, who would try to save the world but fail — the comedians, that is — and those who won’t try at all: the tragedians. Review: Taylor Mac’s ‘Gary’ Finds Hope and Humor on a Pile of Corpses 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z

On subsequent episodes, the new “Conan” began settling into itself with the help of comedians. The Slimmed-Down and Soothing New “Conan” 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z

Awards for the major Emmy categories, including best TV comedy and drama series, will be handed out on Sept.17 in a televised ceremony hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert. Spicey skits bring an Emmy for Melissa McCarthy 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z

Each month, the comedian Mark Vigeant invites audiences into the stranger corners of the World Wide Web with fake lectures from some of the city’s best comedians. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z

His mother, Jean Compton Mackenzie, came from a long line of actors; his father, Arthur Howard, was a British film and television comedian. Alan Howard, Actor With Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies at 77 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

The next day, the comedian Russell Howard told me I should have turned it into an auction – I might have made £500. Edinburgh festival 2011: 'The day I set fire to my venue' 2011-07-17T20:45:01Z

“It’s pretty hard to laugh when you’re reading — the written word is tough,” says the comedian and author of “Is This Anything?” Jerry Seinfeld Rarely Laughs While He’s Reading 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z

And the bawdy skits enlisting some genial patron/victim to play straight man for wily comedians. Teatro ZinZanni's new show mixes food, fun and a little commentary 2012-03-09T20:47:06Z

In one routine from “The Daywalker,” Mr. Noah recounts the experience of traveling to Britain, where another comedian tells him not to call himself “colored,” an appropriate South African term for people who are biracial. For Trevor Noah, a Comic Sensibility Shaped by the Scars of Apartheid 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

Melissa McCarthy is a supremely talented comedian, which is why it’s disappointing when the movies in which she stars don’t do her talents justice. The 10 Most Disappointing Movies of 2016 So Far 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z

James, to me, remains a great comedian, blessed with great timing and screen presence. Kevin Can Wait: is Kevin James an acting genius or a one-trick pony? 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z

Late-night comedians often get into politics better than the traditional newscasts. Bernie vs. “The Bachelorette”: When reality and “reality” collide on TV 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z

Then this week, two more comedians have learned what happens when you behave inappropriately. Social media strikes back at Cosby and Dapper Laughs 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z

The film features one of the last screen roles by Williams, the Academy Award-winning actor and comedian, who committed suicide in August at 63. Robin Williams’s Death Affects ‘Merry Friggin’ Christmas’ 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z

One bout he staged was between Danny Bonaduce, who starred years ago in the "Partridge Family," and the Reverend Bob Levy, a comedian from "The Howard Stern Show." ArtsBeat: Promoter Offers Drake and Chris Brown $1 Million Each to Meet in the Ring 2012-06-27T17:01:40Z

Awards for the major Emmy categories, including best TV comedy and drama series, will be handed out on Sept.17 in a televised ceremony hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert. Spicey skits bring an Emmy for Melissa McCarthy 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z

Actors and comedians impersonating the Beatles date right back to the American animated TV series of the mid-60s. Clip joint: the Beatles 2012-10-10T08:41:11Z

Stewart was not a political comedian when he started at "The Daily Show," Morton said. New 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah heralds a new frontier in TV: diversity 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

Born to a creative family — his mother is a photographer, his dad a stand-up comedian — he excelled in gymnastics and ballet as a child. Tom Holland Was Born to Be Spider-Man. Playing Peter Parker Was Another Story. 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z

Q: There are endless shows with comedians interviewing comedians. Norm Macdonald’s show is still on. After an apology and explanation. 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z

"We found that comedians had a rather unusual personality profile, which was rather contradictory," Prof Claridge says. Robin Williams and the link between comedy and depression 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Derek Waters is the creator and star of the Comedy Central show “Drunk History,” on which comedians attempt to recount and re-enact historical events while throwing back booze. Derek Waters, ‘Drunk History’ Star, Is a Sleep Mask Fan 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z

Physical comedians, magicians, acrobats and equibalancers are all on the roster as well. A guide to this year’s ‘Moisture’ festivity 2013-03-15T18:55:54Z

It takes a confident comedian to set someone else up to deliver the best joke. The best comedy books of 2014, including ones by Poehler and Mandvi 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z

“My act will change because I’ll need to learn Spanish,” quipped the award-winning comedian in an interview with the BBC, “because I will move to Spain or somewhere. It’s beyond my comprehension if Trump won.” Watch: Amy Schumer Talks Feminism, Sexuality and Trump 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z

As Cosby’s disastrous meme-generating stunt proved, any effort to market a show starring the comedian would be met with considerable criticism. NBC Dumps Bill Cosby Sitcom Plan 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

Martin, the comedian, broke new ground in the 1970s when he turned a zany stand-up act with a banjo and popular appearances on television's "Saturday Night Live" into a Hollywood career. Steve Martin novel probes New York art world 2010-11-24T13:35:00Z

She’s a physical, energetic comedian—so much so that she’s ditching the traditional anchor’s desk for her show, because she didn’t want to be encumbered when connecting to the material or the audience. Samantha Bee’s revolution: Crashing the boys’ club of late-night news comedy with her own fearless “Full Frontal” 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z

I’m a comedian, so that appeals to me, and if I were to act, I didn’t necessarily want my first role to be a dramatic crying role. Janelle James Loves Being a Bad Boss in ‘Abbott Elementary’ 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z

“I tend to get a little Dennis Miller,” he said, referring to the comedian known for his esoteric references. The Aspiring Writer Who Became an Eating-Contest Emcee 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z

But unlike Live at the Apollo, which knows its post-pub audience inside out, the comedians were punctuated with music and variety acts. The John Bishop Show, Episode 1, BBC One, Review: A Variety of Unfunny Comedians 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z

The comedian started as a writer on Parks and Recreation but worked his way up to become a producer and then executive producer. Parks and Recreation producer dies 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z

The allegations against Bill Cosby — which the comedian has vehemently denied — have cratered his comeback, leading to delays or cancellations of live performances and broadcast projects. Camille Cosby: A life spent juggling her role as public figure with desire to be private 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z

The comedian became linked to Bahari after an interview the journalist gave to one of the program's fake correspondents ended up as evidence the Iranian government used to accuse Bahari of espionage. "Daily Show" host Stewart will take leave to direct feature film 2013-03-05T22:36:02Z

At this point, TV is dissecting so many comedians’ psyches that it risks killing the whole genre. Have You Heard the One About the Angsty Comic? Yes, Too Often 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z

Instead, we got comedians doing what they'd do anyway – but with a backing band. The Horne Section ? review 2011-02-16T15:22:04Z

I am not an authority on comedy nor being a female comedian, just an enthusiast. ‘The Comedy Womb' is creating a healthy environment for laughs 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

Morgan is one of the best-known black comedians in the United States, using humor to spotlight racial prejudices. Actor Tracy Morgan critical but 'more responsive' after crash 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

The New York-based comedian Janelle James has a shock and awe style of comedy — she’s on to the next bit before there’s a chance to realize that a joke has even landed. Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z

“I was naïve enough to think that nobody was watching except my friends,” said David Steinberg, who was then a 20-something comedian who had made a few “Tonight Show” appearances. The Smothers Brothers and the Birth of TV Buzz 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z

On Wednesday, the Academy Awards announced the comedian Kevin Hart as the host of this year’s broadcast. Kevin Hart Withdrew as Oscars Host, But His Specific Brand of Homophobia Is Inexcusable 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z

Frankie Boyle is one of the highest profile comedians in the UK. Katie Price threatens C4 over Frankie Boyle joke 2010-12-10T10:21:00Z

Three days after the New Jersey traffic accident that put Tracy Morgan in intensive care and killed his fellow comedian Jimmy Mack, TMZ shared a video of the crash scene. Louis C.K. and Judd Apatow Want TMZ to Ditch That Tracy Morgan Crash Footage 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

Ned’s odyssey reunites him with Simon, still wearing his garbage collector’s uniform as a Nobel laureate and now aspiring comedian. Review: In Hal Hartley’s ‘Ned Rifle,’ Closure for a Son and a Series 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

“Really, the greatest gift that a comedian can have is that kind of authenticity.” The Re-Re-Rebirth of Jean Smart 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z

Forty years after BBC radio's Round the Horne, comedians with that surname still can't resist telling the joke they were born with. The Horne Section ? review 2011-02-16T15:22:04Z

“My aunt, who was in charge of casting, told my dad about a comedian doing stand-up on the street corner with a hat that people put money in,” Marshall continues. “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind”: 10 things we learned from new doc 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z

I think that’s the best book about being a comedian, written by a comedian, ever done. Jerry Seinfeld Rarely Laughs While He’s Reading 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z

The comedian John Early, probably most known for his role in “Search Party,” now has a televised special on HBO that is part stand-up comedy, part rock show. What’s on TV This Week: ‘How Do You Measure a Year?’ and ‘Project Runway’ 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z

So said the great Bill Hicks on comedians selling their voice to the highest bidder. Peep Show creators came within a week of making Flight of the Conchords 2013-05-21T16:31:51Z

You may recognize this comedian as an original correspondent on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.” 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z

This is the first book by Mr. Ansari, a stand-up comedian best known for playing Tom Haverford, a hopeless Lothario and jauntily deluded entrepreneur, on the late, great television show “Parks and Recreation.” Review: Aziz Ansari’s ‘Modern Romance’ Explores Dating in the Digital Age 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z

Stiller and English comedian David Walliams analyzed the different meanings of various words between the two countries. Brit and American comedy dance at 'Secret Ball' 2012-03-05T08:31:05Z

The comedian — who spent four years in the Navy — was given the title of honorary Chief Petty Officer in 2011. Navy Revokes Bill Cosby's Honorary Title Amid Sex Assault Claims 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

"Most comedians want to talk about themselves," says Crosby. From sketches to standup: the great escape 2011-08-08T20:30:02Z

As an avid “Sex and the City” fan, the comedian Liza Treyger couldn’t help but wonder: What would a trivia night themed after the popular TV show be like? Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z

"You've been in the gym too much," says a man working outside the comedian's production offices in west London. The Saturday interview: Bill Bailey ? 'It's genius, evil genius' 2010-12-18T00:16:00Z

Depp’s remarks come weeks after comedian Kathy Griffin was widely criticized and apologized for posing in a photo depicting Trump’s severed head. Did Johnny Depp Make Actor Presidential Assassination Joke? 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z

“I was a comedian before I had ‘The Tonight Show’ and I was a comedian during ‘The Tonight Show,’ and now I’m back being a comedian again,” Leno says. Stand-up guy: Mark Twain Prize recipient Jay Leno returns to his comedy roots

The fact that a comedian would roast the president to his face proved that our nation had an exceedingly strong commitment to free speech. Samantha Bee's brutal Trump taunts: Why her Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner is necessary 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z

But he disliked the idea of being known as “an ethnic comedian” so he preferred to do material about video games or horror flicks. The Big Sick's Kumail Najiani and Emily Gordon: 'In America, the idea of a cross-cultural relationship is still controversial' 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z

Instead, the theater is inviting singers, dancers, comedians, rappers, spoken-word artists, musicians and variety acts to submit videos up to five minutes long to audition for its 2020-21 season. Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night Auditions Go Digital 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z

“When a comedian gets onstage, what is their only goal?” asked Judy Gold, the comedian and author of “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble.” After Attacks, Comedians Wonder: Can People Still Take a Joke? 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z

While you might be familiar with the comedian’s work from her roles on The Kroll Show or Brooklyn Nine-Nine, what you might not know is that Peretti is a “direct vessel of god.” The 13 best standup specials on Netflix 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

The comedian later apologised, saying he "went into a rage" when his act was interrupted. Seinfeld star cast in new sitcom 2012-12-05T09:24:41Z

The actress turned comedian began her career in the 1950s, but soon became known for her biting wit in her standup comedy, becoming an inspiration for many more funny women. Watch Joan River's 60 Years of Work in 2 Minutes 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

In November, Mr. Brown temporarily shut down his Twitter account after an online war of words with the comedian Jenny Johnson. ArtsBeat: Police Investigating Chris Brown For Assault Said to Involve Frank Ocean 2013-01-28T14:35:24Z

I’m not a think piece, I’m a comedian, so it’s hard for me to articulate this. Listening to Louis C.K.: An Interview with the Comedian Jena Friedman 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

The film is not completely dour - there are moments of sly humor, and Reygadas cites silent comedian Buster Keaton as a major influence. Mexico's Reygadas brings surrealism to Cannes 2012-05-24T14:19:12Z

Knowing this capacity for outrage exists, are you more wary, as comedians, about what you say in your performances? Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z

But when it comes to neediness, no one could top Wilder's third wife, comedian Gilda Radner, whose exuberant, exhausting personality dominates the book's three most interesting chapters. A charming, witty introduction to a 'Stranger' a la Gene Wilder 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z

When he was 8 or 9, Pauly Shore's job was to hose down the naked comedian covered in cottage cheese. The rebirth of Pauly Shore 2011-06-09T15:47:00Z

Nine months later, Cole wrote in an op-ed that when she accepted the Cosbys’ donation and loan of artwork, she was unaware of the allegations against the comedian. At 80, Johnnetta Cole reflects on her career and the controversial Cosby exhibition 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z

This album is actually the third installment of a series of Seinfeld-inspired works, so clearly the comedian has had quite the impact on Wale’s life. Seinfeld The Hip-Hop Star: Rapper Wale's Unique New Album Idea 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

Joshua Jack, a copy writer for advertising agency FCB in Auckland who according to his Facebook page sometimes performs as a comedian, decided to hire the clown to join him at the meeting. Facing redundancy in New Zealand? Send in the clowns 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

Trump “proved to every American voter that you have thick skin,” comedian Jeff Ross told the audience, “that you can take a joke, that you are a man of the people.” ‘Game to do it all’: From TV to WWE, Trump the showman set the stage for Trump the candidate 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z

“But I think of opening doors not just for women comedians — I never think about women,” she continued. Remembering Joan Rivers: Groundbreaking Feminist Icon 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

Once upon a time, such remarks made Mr. Trump perfect fodder for comedians. In Books on Donald Trump, Consistent Portraits of a High-Decibel Narcissist 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z

This finding puts the challenge of being a professional comedian in a whole new light. Why laughter makes no sense: The surprising science behind what tickles our funny bones 2014-04-09T22:59:00Z

Mr. Obama was a favorite of comedians even before he was elected president, but typically his stiffness and aloofness are their targets. Critic?s Notebook: Prez N the Hood: A Hip-Hop Parody Stirs Up Issues 2010-10-25T22:56:00Z

I love when comedians take three to five years for the next special. "We beat ourselves up": Michelle Buteau recognizes our insecurities and reflects our sexiness back 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z

In 2005, he told the London Independent that he and Pryor were never close socially, and he was not aware of the comedian’s drug use. Gene Wilder, actor known for nimble comic portrayals of neurotics, dies at 83 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z

When Stormy Daniels announced her first gig as a stand-up comic in March, some comedians recoiled. Stormy Daniels Isn’t the First Sex Worker to Go Into Comedy 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z

Brand, a 35-year-old British comedian and actor known for a drug-addled past and hedonistic tendencies, is next set to star as Trinculo in "The Tempest" and the title character in a remake of "Arthur." Newlyweds Brand, Perry leave India for Maldives 2010-10-25T13:35:00Z

How would you characterize this new crop of Brazilian comedians? ArtsBeat: Q. and A.: Comedy Central in Brazil 2011-08-03T18:24:18Z

“When you first hear it,” says Mr. Hart, a compact, energetic comedian, “you’re like: ‘What? Television: Kevin Hart Learns to Tell the Truth 2012-08-30T12:00:00Z

And while the comedian didn't address her by name, he offered a "confidential" message to "a lovely lady." In return to air, Colbert honors ailing mother 2012-02-21T04:55:19Z

Sunday night, actor and comedian Will Ferrell rode in the Bacchus parade, and heavy rain didn't stop the Endymion parade from rolling Saturday night with the pop-rock group Maroon 5 as its celebrity riders. Mardi Gras revelry, parades take over New Orleans 2012-02-21T12:58:09Z

Any comedian who purports to be shocked when the manifestly shocking thing that he says gets a lot of attention can’t be telling the truth. Is Social Media Ruining Comedy? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z

To me, it’s like the ultimate test of a comedian: you can make people laugh at anything. Jena Friedman's "Soft Focus": Dark feminist comedy, aimed at young men 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z

The fortunately preposterous dilemmas cited above are among the “Questions for Terrible People” in a new book by that name by Boston comedian Wes Hazard. Style Invitational: Make some bad choices — ‘questions for terrible people’ 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z

Was being a comedian or comic actress something that you envisioned doing as a kid? How SNL’s Chloe Fineman became the comedian we need right now 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z

The BBC, Britain’s public broadcaster, announced on Tuesday that it had received five complaints about “inappropriate behavior” by the comedian Russell Brand during a period when he was working on its radio shows. BBC Says It Received 5 Complaints About Russell Brand 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z

The 44-year-old comedian was arrested July 24 outside the Sportsmen's Lodge banquet hall and hotel after a female employee said he hurt her. Comedian Katt Williams charged with battery in Los Angeles 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z

First of all she is a hilarious and quirky stand-up comedian. Lady Dynamite: Maria Bamford’s experimental comedy does meta better 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

After nearly a year of anticipation and a months-long publicity blitz, the comedian is eager to get started on his new gig Monday night, Feb. 17. Jimmy Fallon, back home in NYC, can’t wait for ‘Tonight’ 2014-02-13T21:29:35Z

The comedian wins the audience by making people feel good, or better, by being honest even when they tell tall tales. Politics & performance: Why Zelenskyy succeeds where others fail 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z

As the community of comedians expands, many dream of becoming famous. Ho Chi Minh City’s Hilarious Side 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z

But oddly enough, the comedian who made his mark by being so original may be best remembered for movie roles that were adaptations rather than innovations. On TV, a Super-Sized Performer Breaking Out of a Small Box 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

This, no doubt, accounts for his status as the comedians' comedian; he was never sullied by Hollywood success, he remained purely a club comic. Film review: American: The Bill Hicks Story 2010-05-13T21:40:00Z

Aspiring comedians with Saturday Night Live dreams, heed the advice of Kevin Hart: don’t impersonate somebody nobody really knows. Watch Kevin Hart Recreate His Failed 'SNL' Audition 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z

I wonder if comedians learn at a young age that they get this when someone laughs, which leads them to get it from more people, and then from a room full of strangers. Adrian Nicole LeBlanc and Gary Gulman on Comedy and Depression 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z

As for comedy, Molly Shannon and Vanessa Bayer, the actresses and comedians who star in the Showtime series “I Love That for You,” will chat with Susan Morrison, an editor at the magazine. New Yorker Festival to Host Bono, Quinta Brunson and Jamie Raskin 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z

“There’s an atmosphere here,” said Lyndon Grady, 54, a former comedian, who is now a dealer in rare and secondhand books. Kitsch vs. Curios: Tourist Trade Threatens Character of London’s Portobello Market 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

The comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has been called many things during his years of embarrassing celebrities on camera — and he can now add “evil,” “exploitative” and “truly sick” to the list. Sarah Palin Says She Was ‘Duped’ by Sacha Baron Cohen 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z

Chris Rock He’s one of the most intelligent, outspoken and charismatic comedians working today, and nobody — nobody — delivers exasperated outrage and smart commentary on politics and culture like Chris Rock. Amy Poehler? Louis CK? Who should host the “Daily Show” next 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z

"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said after co-hosting Sunday's program that he's sorry the famed comedian didn't participate, but the organization needs to move on to ensure the fundraiser continues. Lewis gone, but telethon brings in more than '10 2011-09-05T15:36:08Z

The legendary comedian said “Johnson” offers another glimpse of Black men who he says are sometimes depicted in society as violent alpha males, gang members and drug dealers. TV show ‘Johnson’ takes glimpse into Black male perspective 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z

So why are up-and-coming comedians in the UK less interested in building a millions-strong audio audience than their US counterparts? Marc Maron is the latest comedy star to go from podcast to TV pilot 2013-04-16T16:42:51Z

There were only a handful of comedians — Letterman and Albert Brooks, to name two — whose praise really moved him. Perspective | Norm Macdonald was Tolstoy in sweatpants. Even when he texted you in the middle of the night. 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z

David, one of the world’s richest comedians, told Trump that it was the money he was after. Watch Larry David Call Donald Trump Racist on SNL 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z

Cyndi Freeman, 47, a comedian and actress, was always intrigued by the idea of performing burlesque but was intimidated by the idea of dancing around au naturel in front of strangers. Weekend Miser: Strippers With a Plot; Audra McDonald and Sharon Van Etten 2012-01-12T23:08:44Z

In a phone interview from her home in Santa Barbara, Calif., she talked about her role as a pioneering female comedian and what she finds funny — and doesn’t. Carol Burnett Taps Into Her Inner Child for Adult Advice 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z

Comedian Louis C.K. returns for a third season of his very awkward, very funny comedy about a New York comedian. 16 top entertainment picks for June 24-30, 2012 2012-06-20T22:35:04Z

The comedians who have spent the past year and a half criticizing Trump, and the rhetoric that Trump unleashed and laid bare in others, had not made a mistake in doing so. Is Late-Night Political Comedy Useless? 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z

Link to video: Mel Smith: the comedian and actor dies aged 60 Mel Smith was once upstaged by a talking gorilla. Mel Smith 2013-07-21T16:12:44Z

Restored in the 1990s to its former modernist glory, it lives up to its forward-thinking architecture with an often cutting-edge programme of events, although mainstream comedians and musicians do perform. Bexhill travel tips: art and architecture by the sea at the De La Warr Pavilion 2013-02-18T08:00:00Z

The comedian Ziwe Fumudoh may not be the princess of pop, but she does love it enough to create an entire comedy show around it. 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z

For me, being a comedian felt really selfish because it didn’t seem to fit into the realm of “giving back.” “How to Make White People Laugh”: Comedian and author Negin Farsad on fighting Islamophobia, one “bacon test” at a time 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z

He added, more sincerely, that he didn’t start making films until his late 20s, at which point he’d already been a graphic artist, a musician and a comedian. What Makes Taika Waititi Run and Run and Run? 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z

On Saturday, the comedian got some counsel from an unlikely source: Kevin Hart. Kevin Hart Gives Amy Schumer Some Passive-Aggressive 'Advice' on Hosting SNL 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z

"It's more of a dramatic role for her – she is such a brilliant comedian but no one had seen this much of her range." Jennifer Westfeldt: Not just Don Draper's other half… 2012-06-02T23:05:57Z

The comedian Richard Lewis is retiring from stand-up after having privately dealt with Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with two years ago, he said in a video posted on Twitter. Richard Lewis, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s, Will Retire From Stand-Up Comedy 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z

“Disabled people either play villains or happy snowflake angel babies,” said Maysoon Zayid, a comedian, writer and actor who has cerebral palsy. Scary Is How You Act, Not Look, Disability Advocates Tell Filmmakers 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z

Celebrities paying tribute on Twitter included comedian Eddie Izzard, who wrote: "What great creation Thunderbirds was, as it fuelled the imagination of a generation." Thunderbirds guru Anderson dies 2012-12-27T09:57:48Z

Merry Wives doesn't make much of an argument for Shakespeare's talent as a comedian. The Merry Wives of Windsor 2010-08-20T20:30:00Z

Larry David, the comedian whose petty neuroticism has fueled two generations of influential comedy, is heading to Broadway on March 5. 5 clips of Larry David “acting”: Or, what we can expect from the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star’s Broadway debut 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

In 2006, the comedian settled a civil lawsuit for an undisclosed amount that alleged similar charges.  Sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby resurface 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z

The actor and comedian was found guilty in April of drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee to whom he had been a mentor. Bill Cosby, Once a Model of Fatherhood, Is Sent to Prison for Sexual Assault 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z

Before being heckled, the comedian had apparently alluded to the allegations against him, many of which accuse Cosby of spiking women's drinks before assaulting them. Cosby faces rape heckle in Canada 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

However, the comedian is doing better on Saturday morning. D.L. Hughley tests positive for COVID-19 after passing out during stand-up set 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z

Gervais says he has free rein to say whatever he likes at the dinner - an informal affair where champagne flows and the comedian swigged beer onstage throughout the 2016 show. Wicked Ricky takes on Golden Globes in Trump, #MeToo era 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z

A sad loss for the world of entertainment, with the death of comedian and actor Eric Sykes, who passed away following a brief illness, at the age of 89. Seven days on stage: It could be curtains for dozens of theatres 2012-07-06T13:00:31Z

As a comedy nerd, the idea that there’s a place you can go where there’s an enormous amount of your favorite comedians all performing and you can jump around to different shows is just crazy. Why Judd Apatow Loves Montreal (You’ll Laugh) 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z

Cleese, 77, was part of a genre of university-educated comedians who took British audiences by storm in the 1970s with an irreverent, zany style of humor. British actor John Cleese receives career award at Sarajevo Film Festival 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z

And somehow he’s able to elicit from his guests, mostly other comedians like Sarah Silverman and Ben Stiller, the same level of vulnerability. Arts & Leisure Preview: The Comic Who Explores Comedy?s Darkest Side 2011-01-06T19:37:09Z

Watson said "quite a number of well-known comedians" would drop in during the event, "whose names I can't reveal until Comic Relief say I can". Watson stand-up marathon sells out 2013-02-01T10:59:08Z

To cope, I would try to speak to an interesting artist, musician, comedian or actor every day, and we would publish the conversation. How to get stuck in a barn with Anthony S. Fauci, Jamie Lee Curtis and Yo-Yo Ma 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z

I was talking to a younger comedian who said to me: “You and Seinfeld were lucky. You came up in the golden age of stand-up, when everybody could get in.” Who Needs ‘The Tonight Show’? Jay Leno Still Cares About Tonight’s Show 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z

Considering your whole body of work as a director and a producer, you always introduce us to brand new comedians, brand new writers, brand new talent. Judd Apatow praises Pete Davidson sharing his grief in the dark comedy "King of Staten Island" 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

On Saturday, comedian Louis CK did what was arguably a stupid thing. Louis CK Wins the Internet (and a Bet on Human Decency) 2011-12-14T15:46:16Z

Some comedians just have more in the bank than others. Do comedians lose their edge as they get older? 2013-04-27T16:59:01Z

Do you accept the argument that late-night comedians helped Trump win, either by insulating Clinton voters from the possibility she could lose or egging on his supporters to vote for him? John Oliver Returns: ‘I’m Not a Complete Nihilist’ 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z

The comedian read a "Dear Tampa" letter during her show Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. Amy Schumer issues sarcastic apology over Trump comments 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z

For the third and final time, comedian and actor James Corden presided over the ceremony. Bowie wins best male at the Brits 2014-02-20T13:35:23Z

The title refers to a barista the comedian had been observing; it is not a reference to an ex-girlfriend. The Comedy-Destroying, Soul-Affirming Art of Hannah Gadsby 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z

That's not the typical goal of comedians, but our lives after 9/11 were anything but typical. Muslim-American comics after 9/11: "I thought comedy was over, but it was more important than ever" 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z

The comedian will headline the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival, which kicks off Aug. 23 in Austin, Texas. Dave Chappelle to headline monthlong comedy tour 2013-06-17T16:29:11Z

The comedian is back for more skewering of the entertainment industry. 'D-List' and 'Deadliest Catch' are Tuesday TV picks 2010-06-14T22:51:00Z

"In some situations, I actually prefer trans women to original recipe," the comedian jokes in "Selective Outrage." "This was real and raw": Fans weigh in on Chris Rock's special, from trans jokes to Slap clapback 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the comedian who brought us "Baby Cobra" and "Hard Knock Wife" takes to the stage without a baby bump for her third stand-up installment. From Kanye's documentary to the return of Leatherface here’s what’s new on Netflix in February 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z

The quirky comedian Demetri Martin delivers his signature multimedia stand-up in this new special, armed with a guitar, drawings and plenty of absurd ruminations — not to mention his clever use of voice-over. What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Overthinker’ and ‘Ronny Chieng: International Student’ 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z

I wouldn't even call myself an amateur comedian. Edinburgh fringe's amateur comedians turn headlines into punchlines 2012-07-23T14:26:47Z

The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards, hosted by comedian/actor Mike Epps, is scheduled to air October 12 at 8 p.m. on U.S. cable network BET. Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z big winners at BET Awards 2010-10-04T20:39:00Z

It's not just Twitter that comedians are using to engage with remote audiences. Can Twitter wit replace live comedy? 2010-08-09T11:57:00Z

When Larry Wilmore’s new Comedy Central show had to change its title from The Minority Report to The Nightly Show, the comedian told me it was a good thing. Larry Wilmore's First Nightly Show: The Underdog As Top Dog 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z

Mr. Garlin, playing a comedian, wants to gather material by recording interviews with the parents and coaches, and off he goes to their homes and workplaces. Movie Review: In ‘Dealin’ With Idiots,’ Jeff Garlin Lampoons Parents 2013-07-16T22:52:50Z

“In comedy there is a long history of comedians with pasts that people disapproved of, talking about that stuff onstage and being lauded for that,” Dworman said. Louis C.K.’s return to stand-up raises the question: How should comedy clubs reckon with comedians’ pasts? 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z

This week, Haddish is going to practise what she preaches, handing the mic over to six comedians she thinks deserve our time. ‘The boys' club has been obliterated’: meet the women of colour shaking up comedy 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

Even though I know Hakola called Alfred a comedian ironically, I still picture an old man standing behind a microphone, with a gleam in his eye, saying those last words before taking a bow. A nice place to rest 2012-10-07T20:00:00Z

Soon he was a star, having soared after making a key decision as he surveyed other rising black comedians, who typically tailored their acts to their identity and experiences as black men. Cosby: Laughs But No Jokes, and Far From Finished 2013-11-21T16:33:29Z

The talk will be moderated by Samantha Bee, the comedian best known for her role on “The Daily Show.” Spare Times for May 29-June 4 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

Acerbic comedian and fashion critic Joan Rivers was rushed to a New York hospital on Thursday after she stopped breathing during surgery on her vocal chords, a television station reported. Comedian Joan Rivers, 81, rushed to New York hospital: report 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z

“I will say my original script was called ‘California,’ and it was about a couple of teenage boys trying to score some weed,” Mr. Nelson, a one-time comedian, deadpanned. The Carpetbagger: At the Indie Spirits, Oscar Warm-Ups and Also-Ran Quips 2014-03-02T14:47:13Z

Jim Garamone, a writer for the Pentagon’s internal news service, wrote Tuesday of the comedian’s caring and compassion for those fighting the nation’s wars: The Military Absolutely Loved Robin Williams 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Life doesn’t seem to be slowing down for the comedian. Politics still pack a punch(line) for Iranian-American comic 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z

Steve Harvey, the comedian and talk-show host who has been a friend and adviser to Mr. Hart for several years, suggested that beneath Mr. Hart’s spirited exterior is a thoughtful and emotional person. Television: Kevin Hart Learns to Tell the Truth 2012-08-30T12:00:00Z

The line for what’s acceptable is always moving, Oswalt said, but ideally, if comedians are doing their jobs, that shouldn’t matter. Patton Oswalt says comics have a social responsibility: We can’t just ‘talk about dating or airline food anymore’ 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z

Dark comedy One Mississippi stars comedian Tig Notaro in a story loosely based on her life, her return to her childhood home in Mississippi and the death of her mother. Amazon's Fall Pilots Feature Projects From Louis C.K. and Shaq 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

Donna is a 20-something comedian who pays the bills with a day job at a book store on the verge of shutting down. Shocking movie portrayal: Why “Obvious Child” is a revolutionary fairy tale 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z

His work for Absolute Radio also sees him up for the music personality prize, alongside fellow musician Jarvis Cocker and comedian Frank Skinner. Wood in line for newcomer prize 2011-05-09T15:34:18Z

The fast-talking comedian Gary Owen revisits his early days as a military police officer and riffs on race in this new special, his second for Showtime. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ and ‘WOW’ 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z

All I knew was that there was a man called Charlie Williams – a bigshot comedian who was black and from Yorkshire – and two or three other guys. Lenny Henry, comedian and actor – portrait of the artist 2013-06-04T15:59:12Z

She initially made her mark in the early 1950s as a comedian — first at Le Ruban Bleu, the Village Vanguard and other nightclubs, then on television, on “The Red Buttons Show” and other variety series. Pat Carroll, TV Mainstay Turned Stage Star, Dies at 95 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z

In fact, doing so is so much the norm that it’s rare for comedians to leave the stage without the audience knowing their relationship status. When Your Love Life Is a Punch Line 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z

Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada, who founded the chain in 1979 in Hollywood, said he hopes partnering with Ora TV will expose the comedians who frequent his venues to a larger audience. Laugh Factory teams with Larry King's Ora TV for new material 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z

The world is clearly mad when a comedian plays the straight man. Can W. Kamau Bell make CNN hilarious? 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z

“He described the difference between a comic actor and a comedian. A comedian says funny things. And a comic actor says things funny.” Still talking, with Carol Burnett 2014-04-23T21:16:30Z

In the comedian’s wicked reimagining, Mr. Ohlmeyer was upset when the O. J. jokes stopped, leaving him without material for teasing his buddy. Norm Macdonald’s Often Funny, Always Fabulist ‘Based on a True Story’ 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

I mean, I told the network, don’t soften me, because . . . you didn’t buy a soft comedian. Q&A with Ms. Pat: Turning her life into a TV show, being honest and why she doesn’t want glitter in her baby’s braids 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z

Especially since Loftus is among a new wave of young, female and digital native comedians who are harnessing their fears and anxieties to produce astute Web series. A new wave of comedians is exploring the anxieties of our Instagram age 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z

The comedian appeared on "The View" in April to discuss her comeback tour and declared, "By the way, I take the apology back." Kathy Griffin rejects Tomi Lahren’s Fox interview request: “Go F**k Yourself” 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z

When I first started I used to read autobiographies and watch other comedians on stage and watch how they were doing things. Top 10 tips for being a comedian 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

A survey of artists, comedians, musicians, former Max Fish bartenders, writers, and editors, all living in downtown Manhattan or Brooklyn, turned up a single listener. The Death of East Village Radio 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

Show me a comedian that champions every cause I believe in and I’ll show you a show that I’d pay to avoid. In "Sticks & Stones," Dave Chappelle refuses to change for critics 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z

The comedians' satirical take on the history of the world is headed to the Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week run beginning Oct. Colin Quinn's 1-Man Show Is Broadway Bound 2010-09-21T15:29:00Z

Brown's earlier work "Mr. Tol E. Rance" was an ambitious examination of the stereotypes of black entertainers and comedians, including performers in minstrel shows and popular sitcoms. 'Black Girl: Linguistic Play' explores history and culture through double Dutch and other games 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z

Several comedians, however, say the smoky-eye was just a setup: The joke was calling Sanders a liar. Michelle Wolf’s correspondents’ dinner set made Washington uncomfortable. But comedians have her back. 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z

"I think most people in my age group are generally unfamiliar with Paul Reiser as either a comedian or an actor, except for the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' appearance." Could Paul Reiser destroy NBC? 2011-03-23T14:01:00Z

Johnston went to the ceremony last year with comedian Kathy Griffin. Palin fiance Levi Johnston to film music video 2010-07-23T20:57:00Z

You can say I read the paper and like that might give me an advantage, as a comedian, for that. Comedian Jeff Garlin isn't afraid of political correctness 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z

At Round House, “I’ll Get You Back Again” is a world premiere by Sarah Gancher about a stand-up comedian roped into playing with her late father’s 1960s hippie band. Perspective | Will Tina Fey’s ‘Mean Girls’ rule onstage? 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z

Best known as Jerri Blank from Stranger With Candy, the comedian has recently appeared on shows like Broad City and Bojack Horseman. Amy Sedaris on Her Hilarious New Show and Jerri Blank 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he elaborated, explaining: “It is the job of a comedian to cross the line at all times, because that line is not real.” Jim Carrey comes to Kathy Griffin's defense: 'Hold up a severed leg as well' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z

Also in the studio was Brand's old sidekick Matt Morgan, as well as poet Mr Gee and, later, comedian Noel Fielding and sportsperson-turned-odd-bod David Icke. Rewind radio: Russell Brand in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust; Noise: A Human History – review 2013-03-24T18:00:12Z

“Easter Sunday” has all the makings of a rollicking family comedy: The protagonist is a struggling actor and comedian with wacky relatives and a rocky relationship with his son. ‘Easter Sunday’ Review: A Feel-Good Filipino Family Comedy 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z

And, according to new research, the very first film star face belonged to a French slapstick comedian, who died young in terrible circumstances and then was largely forgotten for decades. Fame at last – was this the world's first film star? 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z

British comedian and actor Matt Lucas it to host this year's International Emmy Awards ceremony in New York. Lucas to host international Emmys 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

His friend, comedian James McNair, died after the Wal-Mart truck slammed into the back of their chauffeured limo bus, flipping it over. Tracy Morgan incredulous Wal-Mart blames him for accident injuries 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

“He’s like an anarchist, jaded sad boy,” said Meggie Gates, 27, a freelance writer and comedian in Chicago, who explored the Grinch’s sex appeal in detail in a Cosmopolitan article earlier this month. How the Sexy Grinch Spiced Up Christmas 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z

Besides, it’s time for new blood, the comedian added: “My daughter is 10. Trump is her first white president. She thinks the whites are doing a terrible job!” Dave Chappelle’s endorsement matters, but not in the way Andrew Yang wants 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z

If you think it is going to be a tough audience, watch and learn how a skilled comedian can turn that audience around. Top 10 tips for being a comedian 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

Last March, the comedian best known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer suffered a minor heart attack after collapsing during a performance in Minnesota. Gallagher slowly being taken out of sedation 2012-03-16T18:09:07Z

But the comedian hasn’t issued any sort of response to these claims—because, predictably, his lawyers don’t want him to. Bill Cosby Briefly Breaks His Silence 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z

Dickinson’s encounter with Cosby was set in motion, she testified, when the comedian called her while she was doing a modeling shoot on the island of Bali. In court, ex-supermodel Janice Dickinson calls Bill Cosby a ‘monster’ 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z

Almost a year after Kathy Griffin appeared in a widely condemned photograph that depicted her holding the severed head of President Trump, this comedian and actress is making a TV comeback of sorts. Kathy Griffin Is Returning to TV, and Still Taking On Trump 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z

Between songs, she was a maverick and charismatic presence, given to charming non-sequiturs and veering into seemingly inconsequential anecdotes with the self-mockery and timing of a natural comedian. ?l?f Arnalds ? review 2011-03-04T18:05:39Z

My mom never really forgave the comedians, but pretty soon the drugs were flowing and people were partying again and everybody seemed to forget about it. Pauly Shore: Eyewitness to Comedy History 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z

For five consecutive nights, beginning on Friday at 7:30 p.m., the comedian Jackie Hoffman will perform her new holiday show. Spare Times for Dec. 20-26 2013-12-19T23:28:16Z

Judd Apatow’s new book, “Sick in the Head,” consisting of 37 interviews conducted with other comedians over the years, is essentially a love letter to comedy. Comedians praise their heroes: The 8 most insightful comic-on-comic raves from Judd Apatow’s new book 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z

The comedian, actress and musician Bridget Everett will be on the big screen this summer in “Patti Cakes” — she plays the boozy mom of an aspiring white female rapper from New Jersey. Bridget Everett’s Luxuries: Beautifully Packaged Dry Shampoo and Raw Dog Food 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z

He had been a comedian for six years before starting his Twitter account in 2009. Twitter comedian Rob Delaney sells out London gigs 2012-07-12T11:17:57Z

Actor, comedian and quiz show host Walsh was widely tipped to be the Doctor’s new assistant, although further details of his role are yet to emerge. Time for three? Doctor Who's trio of new companions unveiled 2017-10-23T04:00:00Z

"Charlie's meltdown was so bad, Al Gore's making a documentary about it," quipped comedian Jeffrey Ross, who was dressed as Muammar Gaddafi in a military outfit with fringed epaulets and a sash. Charlie Sheen smiles through Comedy Central roast 2011-09-11T11:46:04Z

These comedians stood on the edge of political "acceptability" and pushed leftwards. How late-night political comedy needs to evolve: Be more subversive 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z

He would keep you laughing better than some comedians, because he always found sense of humor in everything he went through. Candi Staton recalls the late Bobby Womack, her friend of 60 years 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z

The network is also producing a stand-up tour for the comedian. New Comedy Central star outdraws Stewart, Colbert 2010-07-12T15:41:00Z

Comedian and actor Steve Martin said that Shandling “was a very special comedian with a beautiful and unpredictable mind”. Garry Shandling, groundbreaking comedian and actor, dies aged 66 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z

That trust depends on the sincere ways that political comedians work to inform the public and unpack the faulty logic, flawed binaries, hype and sensationalism so common in journalism today. Off with his head: The manufactured scandal over Hasan Minhaj 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z

During the Watergate hearings, comedian David Steinberg recognized members of the Nixon administration on TV who had interrogated him while claiming to be FBI agents. ‘The Comedians’: An antic history of the people who make us laugh 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

His current set, now on tour, showcases a comedian with plenty to say and sing about, albeit one who often pontificates too long before getting to the joke. Doc Brown – review 2013-04-18T16:36:59Z

In one story, Sarah, a pianist turned comedian, tries to fling herself into that river off the Stone Arch Bridge. Lives intertwine in Charles Baxter’s ‘There’s Something I Want You to Do’ 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z

The evening features comedians and writers for comedy shows debating topics provided by the audience, with the losing team earning an appropriate, embarrassing stunt. Spare Times for Jan. 6-12 2012-01-05T21:46:36Z

As a comedian and satirist you have to be neutral, because everyone's fair game. The Saturday interview: Bill Bailey ? 'It's genius, evil genius' 2010-12-18T00:16:00Z

“Gone Fishing” features the comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse fishing in various locations, accompanied by shots of the countryside. In Turbulent Times, Comforting Reality Shows Captivate U.K. Viewers 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z

The two comedians play adult siblings who decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their childhood home. 22 Movies Featuring Women We're Excited to See in 2015 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z

“There’s something about his righteous aggravation — it’s a rare point of view, and it’s rare that it’s a natural point of view,” said Marc Maron, the comedian and podcaster. The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z

Pryor was one of a handful of groundbreaking comedians who changed the rules of the game. VIDEO: Richard Pryor: 'Courageous and crazy' 2013-08-23T13:19:02Z

Musukwa said he was “the Pat Paulsen of Zambia,” referring to the American comedian who made a running gag of running for President. The Zambian “Afronaut” Who Wanted to Join the Space Race 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z

Most comedians have a shtick, and Carell's has quickly become a kind of frazzled normality. Steve Carell: 'I don't care for mean humour' 2010-10-14T20:30:00Z

Watching shows on both platforms, I found myself drawn to the audience as much as the comedians. Can You Make Money in Live Comedy Right Now? Some Producers Say Yes 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z

Sarah Palin, the former vice-presidential candidate, said on Tuesday in a lengthy Facebook post that she and one of her daughters were “duped” into apparently appearing on the British comedian’s new TV series. Sarah Palin Says She Was ‘Duped’ by Sacha Baron Cohen 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z

For Derek Sheen, a comedian from Seattle, sharing a last name with the troubled actor has drawbacks. Noticed: When Your Life Becomes a Verb 2011-03-04T19:11:40Z