Let’s Shine a Light on “The Midnight Special”
Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, and Billy Crystal all performed on this NBC late-night series unmatched in its day.
Sometimes Comedy Does Age Well
Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan, Neal Brennan, and Wanda Sykes have serious staying power.
5 New Comedy Specials That Hold Nothing Back
Louis C.K., Jim Gaffigan, and Dave Chappelle aren’t the only ones pushing the boundaries of stand-up.
The Continuing Rise of the Female Showrunner
Talk about girl power. From “Broad City” to “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” to “Difficult People,” some of the best and funniest shows on TV have female showrunners.
Comic Relief in Three Different Flavors
Current podcast: Albert Brooks’ films are re-released. MadTV has been rebooted. Maria Branford has a new series. These are three reasons to be cheerful.