R.I.P. Jack Burns (1933-2020)
by Jack Burns, an early comedy partner of George Carlin who went on to tag-team another popular TV comedy duo with Avery Schreiber, host the first …
Tag: The Muppets
Episode #206: Nell Scovell
Who is Nell Scovell? She’s the creator of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, first staff writer hired for SPY magazine, second woman ever to write for …
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Comedy’s mirror routine over the years in TV and movies: From The Marx Brothers to The Muppets, with Bugs and Lucy in between
Kermit the Frog employs the ol’ mirror routine gag — spoiler alert! — in a scene during the new Muppets Most Wanted movie, in cinemas …
Bret McKenzie wins Oscar, that much closer to EGOT status
Congratulations to Bret McKenzie, one half of New Zealand music-comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, for winning Oscar this past weekend for his original song, …
Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris score multiple Oscar nominations
Happy news for comedy fans this morning as the Academy Awards, 84th annual edition, bestowed nominations to some of your favorite comedians and funny films …
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Official trailer for Disney’s “The Muppets”
The Muppets are returning to the big-screen this Thanksgiving. Only problem is, it’s been a generation since the Muppets were this big. Rashida Jones’ character …