comedy
Guilty Pleasure: Hari Kondabolu loves ‘Untamed Heart’
Why French Muslim comedian Samia Orosemane says she's like a UFO
Samia Orosemane is a French stand-up comedian of Tunisian descent, who jokes about stereotypes of Africans and Muslim women ... and of course, about her mother.
‘Veep’ actor Matt Walsh on spicing up scripts with improv
Matt Walsh explains how spontaneity finds its way on screen.
What's behind the humor of Hasan Minhaj on Netflix
An interview with the correspondent from "The Daily Show" on his recent presidential roast, releasing a Netflix special and family ties in his comedy.
‘Fargo’ showrunner Noah Hawley on the creative impact of ‘Twin Peaks’
The cult TV series returns for a limited season on Sunday, decades after it was canceled. But for Hawley, the show never really went away.
George Carlin's "Class Clown"
A look back at George Carlin's 1972 landmark album with Marc Maron and Carlin's manager, Jerry Hamza.
How to talk like a TV writer, as explained by David Mandel of 'Veep'
“Veep” showrunner David Mandel explains five TV-writing terms you may not have heard before.
Comics Kate Berlant & John Early
The comics on their inspirations: John Waters, "Waiting for Guffman," and Christian summer camp counselors.
How to crack a joke in Trump's America
Comedians are grappling with their craft in the Trump era. Hari Kondabolu, for one, says he plans to stay aggressive.
Johnny Loves Joni
Performance artist John Kelly on why his impersonation of Joni Mitchell is more of an homage than a parody.
"Weird Al" Yankovic Unplugs
Al Yankovic grew up in the '60s wanting to play in rock and roll cover bands. To his surprise, the other kids just didn’t take the accordion-playing teenager seriously.