Meeting One of Andy Kaufman’s Earliest MentorsA beloved teacher of Andy’s whose role, however small, seems significant, and whose encouragement helped to set him on a path to his artistic destiny.
The Altruism of ComedyHow one writer credits comedian Maria Bamford with reinvigorating her will to live and banishing the shame associated with mental illness.
A Thinkpiece About Bits (Not a Bit)A bit is a joke, usually amongst a select group of people, played with some sincerity. A bit is a comedic take on a reality. An imaginary spin […]
Science Confirms That Comedians Are PsychoticIn one of the most obvious findings ever, a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry has confirmed that comedians possess more psychotic […]
The 24 Best ‘Mr. Show’ Sketches, In OrderWe ranked the 24 best ‘Mr. Show’ sketches of all time in this definitive list that you can’t possibly argue with because it’s perfect.
Todd Barry Has a Podcast NowBeloved stand-up Todd Barry (Delocated, Louie) launched his own podcast today. Aptly titled The Todd Barry Podcast, the show debuted its first […]
Carson’s Final Nights on ‘The Tonight Show’Looking back on the final two episodes of ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ and its legacy and impact on television in general.
Who’s Your Favorite Comedian Voting for?Just Jared has compiled a list of which celebrities are voting for which presidential candidate (the choices are Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, […]
ByBradford Evans
How Much Do Your Favorite Comedians Make?Jason Zinoman and Megan Angelo over at The New York Times have a great piece today detailing how much money several different types of […]