R.I.P. Bob Einstein (1942-2019)
by You knew Stewart Robert Einstein by many other names. Officer Judy. Super Dave. Marty Funkhouser. However you knew him, Bob Einstein cemented his comedy legacy as …
CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase announces 2019 cast
The CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, a staple for 14 years, will begin a run of six shows starting Jan. 15 at the El Portal …
Episode #240: 2018 Comedy MVPs with Jason Zinoman of The New York Times
Before we turn our calendars to 2019 and start making jokes about writing 2018 on all of our checks that we no longer write because …
Comedy films premiering at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival
At the end of the year, as we celebrate the best of the past 12 months, it’s good to remember just how much we loved …
This month in TV development
“Pilot Season” begins in earnest in January, so we’re in the home stretch for ordering scripts and sealing deals from the broadcast networks for potential …
Celebrate the 12 Days of “The Ed Sullivan Show” with new Christmastime tribute on SiriusXM
The Ed Sullivan Show, the longest running primetime variety show in television history, gets a new life this Christmas Day on SiriusXM. “The 12 Days …
Episode #239: Brian Regan
Brian Regan is most comedians’ favorite comedian. Even if you might not recognize him or place his name, Regan has stood out among stand-ups for the past two decades, …
Meet Me In New York: Kendra Cunningham
What do they say about New York City: There are eight million stories, and sometimes it seems as though eight million of the people telling …
2018’s highest-earning comedians, according to Forbes
As long as nobody else actually digs into the numbers or knows the tax returns for comedians, Forbes will continue to garner the shares and …
The Museum of the Jewish People lists its top 15 moments in Jewish comedy history
You’ve perhaps seen plenty of lists ranking the top things, events and people of 2018, but what about the best stuff ever? The Museum of …