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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.
National Lampoon Radio Hour relaunching as podcast led by Cole Escola, Jo Firestone
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National Lampoon Radio Hour relaunching as podcast led by Cole Escola, Jo Firestone

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 30, 2019August 30, 2019

The National Lampoon Radio Hour, whose initial run in 1973-74 included writing and performances from the likes of John Belushi, Christopher Guest, Anne Beatts, Gilda …

Review: “Kevin McDonald ALIVE on 42nd Street” at Theatre Row
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Review: “Kevin McDonald ALIVE on 42nd Street” at Theatre Row

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 29, 2019August 29, 2019

How poetically full circle must Kevin McDonald feel this week, performing a new solo show across the street from the Hell’s Kitchen venue where Kids …

Review: Dave Chappelle, “Sticks & Stones,” on Netflix
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Review: Dave Chappelle, “Sticks & Stones,” on Netflix

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 29, 2019August 29, 20196

Some 15 years ago, Dave Chappelle cared so much about what people thought of him and his comedy that he up and quit his successful …

Review: Simon Amstell, “Set Free,” on Netflix
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Review: Simon Amstell, “Set Free,” on Netflix

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 29, 2019August 29, 2019

As I wrote in Decider: Whether or not you already know who Simon Amstell is, you can figure out rather quickly just by looking at …

Testimonials from Tiffany Haddish for the comedians in “They Ready” on Netflix
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Testimonials from Tiffany Haddish for the comedians in “They Ready” on Netflix

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Tiffany Haddish used her leverage in show business, circa 2019, to get some of her friends on Netflix, too. Who’d she pick and why? Let’s …

Jackie Fabulous advances to semifinals of America’s Got Talent 2019
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Jackie Fabulous advances to semifinals of America’s Got Talent 2019

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 28, 2019August 29, 2019

Congratulations to comedian Jackie Fabulous, who made it through this week’s live quarterfinal rounds of America’s Got Talent thanks to a last-minute vote from NBC’s …

Leslie Jones has left Saturday Night Live
News / Saturday Night Live

Leslie Jones has left Saturday Night Live

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Perhaps the most improbable SNL success story has run its course. News it out today that Leslie Jones has departed Saturday Night Live, and will …

Watch Sebastian Maniscalco open the 2019 MTV VMAs
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Watch Sebastian Maniscalco open the 2019 MTV VMAs

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the most popular stand-up comedians these days, having recently sold out Madison Square Garden. So MTV asked him to host …

Richard Pryor’s bodyguard’s bombshell allegations regarding Paul Mooney
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Richard Pryor’s bodyguard’s bombshell allegations regarding Paul Mooney

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

The legendary late Richard Pryor had a longtime friendship and working relationship with Paul Mooney. Yesterday, ComedyHype posted a video interview with Pryor’s old bodyguard, …

Saturday Night Live announces Season 45 hosts and musical guests
News / Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live announces Season 45 hosts and musical guests

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 26, 2019August 26, 2019

We’re still a month away from the start of SNL’s 45th season, and already, there’s reason to get excited for Christmas. In August! That’s because …

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