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Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special
Seth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bitEntertainment - ABC News - October 25 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
‘I will be hunted down for my Taylor Swift jokes!’ Rose Matafeo on her scary return to standup
She won comedy’s top award, reinvented the romcom and now hosts Junior Taskmaster. So why does the New Zealand comic need Buddhist podcasts to get through the day?. Rose Matafeo is bad at endings. ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music
Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dreadEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family
"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh," premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy
'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain
Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that began with an ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Comedy of errors dooms Raiders vs. Steelers in QB Aidan O'Connell's first 2024 start
New quarterback. Same Las Vegas Raiders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13 -
Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV
We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on
The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'
Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
The racist comments have drawn intense anger and reignited the criticism over Trump's handling of Hurricane Maria's devastating aftermath in Puerto Rico.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors
George Kittle went wild on his favorite holidaySports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'
The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy
Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago