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With Richard Lewis, Kvetching Was Charismatic
The comedian gave his Jewish neurotic persona a nervy cool even as he threw his whole...
Richard Lewis and Larry David, Best Frenemies Forever
The two comics were born three days apart in the same Brooklyn hospital, and their paths...
Richard Lewis Riffing in One of His Last Interviews
The occasion was a profile of a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star, but Lewis got plenty of...
In Calling Out Tucker Carlson, Jon Stewart Reminds Us He Has (Old-Fashioned) Skills
The comedian has always had a sharp Borscht Belt approach, but only in his return to...
Shane Gillis Bounced Back From ‘S.N.L.’ Debacle. On Saturday, He’ll Host.
The comedian was abruptly fired in 2019, just after being named to the cast, when offensive...
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Try Stand-Up for the First Time
Delivering a deluge of hard jokes, this double act aims directly for the nostalgic pleasure centers...
Jake Johnson Likes to Play the Hollywood Game, Especially When It Changes
“When you get on this roller coaster, you don’t know how long you’re going to be...
Is What’s Good for Taylor Tomlinson’s Career Bad for Her Life?
The stand-up has a new TV gig and a spot on the list of top-grossing comedy...
‘Dinner for One,’ a German New Year’s TV Tradition, Moves Online
The British comedy short has aired annually in Germany and other European countries for decades. Now,...
Buckle Up, Christmas Crowds: Sandra Bernhard Still Has Plenty to Say
The comedian, actress and singer’s year-end shows at Joe’s Pub, which started 18 years ago, have...
3 Great Specials to Stream Over the Holidays
The late Kenny DeForest delivers an hour to remember him by, while Dina Hashem and Pete...
Was a Scandal the Best Thing to Happen to Hasan Minhaj?
At the Beacon, the comic took a different tack after posting a video rebutting a New...
The Creepiest Moment Onscreen This Year Occurred in a Comedy
“The Curse” has been described as cringe, but look closely and you’ll see it plays with...
Jimmy Kimmel Is Perfectly Prepared to Believe Trump Will Be a Dictator
Kimmel skewered the former president for telling Sean Hannity he would act like a dictator on...