'Girls5eva' Is Just Catchy Enough
The Peacock comedy series about a has-been fictional girl group from the '90s has great, big performances and a lot of nostalgia.
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Opinion: Remembering The Late Comedy Writer Anne Beatts
NPR's Scott Simon remembers comedy writer Anne Beatts, who died this week at the age of 74. She worked in male-dominated writers' rooms at Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon magazine.
In 'Bad Hair,' The Mane Rebels
Justin Simien's horror-comedy gets tangled in its own mythmaking, but as an '80s workplace comedy period piece, it's spot-on.
Nearly 80 Years On, The USO Still Keeps Service Members Connected To Home
The United Service Organizations aims to bring the comforts of home to armed forces around the world as well as help civilians understand more about modern military life.
Comedian Maria Bamford Gets Support 'A Million Times Back'
Comedian and actor Maria Bamford is known for her many voices, her frankness on mental health, and her ability to marry the real and the
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 'I Don't Think I've Made It ... And I Like That'
Nominated for a ninth Emmy Award in acting, the star of Veep and Seinfeld talks about getting her first laugh, her rocky start at Saturday Night Live and the #MeToo movement.
We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
We thought you might need a laugh right about now, so this year's summer reader poll celebrates all the books (and one short story, and a few uncategorizable gems) that make you laugh out loud.
New Faces Emerge At The World's Biggest Comedy Festival
At Just For Laughs in Montreal, a series of events showcase up-and-coming talent — and has a history of giving comics their first big break. Here are 10 top performers from this year.
Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life
He's a favorite of other comics — a physical, observational and airtight performer who works "clean." All that helps explain why families make up a good portion of his massive audience.
Jokes And The Pain That Fuels Them At Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Awards
Pain has long been at the root of great comedic material, and it was no different at this year's annual Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.