Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
by Some comedians get accused of not having punchlines. So what to make of Kathy Griffin? In one word: Snark. Jerry Seinfeld got and understood Griffin …
Author: Sean L. McCarthy
Editor and publisher since 2007, when he was named New York's Funniest Reporter. Former newspaper reporter at the New York Daily News, Boston Herald and smaller dailies and community papers across America. Loves comedy so much he founded this site.
Tim Russert anti-interviews Steve Martin
I got excited seeing this listing on MSNBC that Tim Russert would interview Steve Martin. So I’m halfway through watching it (the show re-airs at …
Blake Lewis, still #2
This video is silly and not at all safe for work (profanity), but it does show that Blake Lewis has a sense of humor after …
Lingering thoughts from Las Vegas
Now that I’ve had a chance to rest and gather my thoughts, a few things still left to be said about The Comedy Festival in …
I’m going, going, gone from Disney World
Just got back from a family vacation to Walt Disney World outside of lovely Orlando, Fla. They say it’s difficult for a single guy my …
Book Review: “Born Standing Up”
As you can see on my home page, I already highly recommend you buy and read Steve Martin’s new memoir, "Born Standing Up," if you …
Eddie Izzard gigs Vegas, Vegas digs him
The last time many American audiences saw Eddie Izzard perform stand-up, he was wearing a dress and makeup. Ah, the life of a cross-dressing straight …
Tim Minchin’s proper American debut
After electrifying the Las Vegas audience with his extended introductory performance of "So F–king Rock," Tim Minchin said this was his first time in America. …
The 2007 Andy Kaufman Award finals
Through methods not entirely spelled out — although, really, anything associated with the late Andy Kaufman should go without any easy explanations — eight comedians …
Chris Rock, at the TCF
I had the chance to watch Chris Rock try out new material twice in recent months in the intimate environment of the Comedy Cellar in …