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fromConsequence
5 hours ago

Showrunner Explains Why The Simpsons Started Phasing Out Couch Gags

Couch gags are mostly absent from new episodes of The Simpsons due to a focus on storytelling and time constraints.
Podcast
fromDefector
2 days ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Roommates review Netflix broken friendship comedy is a sweet and salty treat

Adam Sandler's recent films show growth, with successes in heartfelt storytelling and a focus on younger filmmakers.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 days ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
#lorne-michaels
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

'Lorne' Review: Morgan Neville's Lightweight Documentary Sees Lorne Michaels as the Last True Guardian of Show Business as We Know It

Morgan Neville's documentary 'Lorne' explores the challenges of capturing the elusive Lorne Michaels, revealing the complexities of his character and career.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

'Lorne' Review: Morgan Neville's Lightweight Documentary Sees Lorne Michaels as the Last True Guardian of Show Business as We Know It

Morgan Neville's documentary 'Lorne' explores the challenges of capturing the elusive Lorne Michaels, revealing the complexities of his character and career.
Austin
fromVulture
1 day ago

Beef Recap: Rough Air

Eunice's character lacks depth and personal motivations, serving primarily as a plot device in a narrative focused on transactional relationships.
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Dave Chappelle "Considering" Chappelle's Show Revival

"If you'd asked me that question a year ago, I'd have told you absolutely not. But in the last few weeks ... I'm considering it."
Humor
Media industry
fromVulture
3 days ago

David Letterman Gives His Thoughts on Colbert's Replacement

CBS chose Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed for its time slot to save costs and generate revenue without producing a new show.
fromEsquire
1 day ago

'Your Friends & Neighbors' Finally Figured It Out

In season 2, Coop is challenged by Ash, a charming Gatsby-type figure who may also be a weapons trafficker, forcing Coop to question his moral limits.
Television
Science
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
fromVulture
3 days ago

Margo's Got Money Troubles Recap: Our Love is Mentally

Margo's love for her son Bodhi is palpable, with Elle Fanning portraying her emotional journey as she navigates financial struggles and personal challenges.
Humor
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

First look at new comedy series 'Not Suitable for Work'

The series follows five twenty-somethings obsessed with work and striving for success, with the occasional quick break for personal happiness if they can find the time in their schedule.
Silicon Valley
Independent films
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Matt Bomer spills on cut scenes & wild improv, plus the mystery of those yellow short-shorts is finally solved - Queerty

Outcome is a dark comedy about friendship and modern fame, featuring Matt Bomer, Keanu Reeves, and Cameron Diaz.
Television
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Stream On This Week: Nick Offerman Will Break Your Heart, and a '90s Favorite Bodyslams Back Into the Arena

Stream On provides recommendations for new and recent films and TV shows across various streaming platforms.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hacks finale review this venomous satire used to be the height of comedy. But now it isn't

Hacks' final season shows improvement, focusing on character development and overcoming challenges after a decline in quality.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Big Mood season two review Nicola Coughlan's hugely ambitious comedy has become a farce

Big Mood explores bipolar disorder through the protagonist Maggie's experiences, balancing humor with serious themes of mental health and friendship.
#comedy
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

FIRST LOOK: Hulu's new anti-rom-com starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker

A new comedy series 'Alice and Steve' explores friendship and rivalry when a woman’s best friend dates her daughter.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Comeback review Lisa Kudrow is back as Valerie Cherish but with no laughs

Valerie Cherish and Alan Partridge serve as satirical reflections of the changing entertainment industry through their comedic narratives.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

FIRST LOOK: Hulu's new anti-rom-com starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker

A new comedy series 'Alice and Steve' explores friendship and rivalry when a woman’s best friend dates her daughter.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Comeback review Lisa Kudrow is back as Valerie Cherish but with no laughs

Valerie Cherish and Alan Partridge serve as satirical reflections of the changing entertainment industry through their comedic narratives.
#dan-levy
Humor
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

There's a type of person who becomes the funniest one in every room and the loneliest one in every car ride home. The humor isn't hiding sadness. It's redirecting attention so skillfully that nobody ever thinks to ask the comedian a real question. - Silicon Canals

Humor often masks emotional struggles, as those who use it to deflect may be the least comfortable expressing their true feelings.
Television
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

How 'Parks and Recreation' Went from Nearly Canceled to Enduring Comedy Classic

NBC chose not to pursue a spinoff of 'The Office' and instead created 'Parks and Recreation' with Amy Poehler.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

All Your Friends

All Your Friends is an indie dance party on April 11, 2026, celebrating early 2010s house party nostalgia with classic tracks.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The 'Seinfeld' Principle of COVID Fiction

Andrew Martin uses annoying characters and irritation as literary devices to explore social norms and human behavior, particularly in his pandemic novel Down Time, which successfully captures the early pandemic period without merely documenting it.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Return of TV's Best Bromance

The media's portrayal of male loneliness often oversimplifies complex issues surrounding friendship and masculinity.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"Beef," "The Drama," and the New Marriage Plot

"I think we're in a place where we're trying to make marriage seem more like a positive choice, rather than an obvious obligation. It's a fascinating fiction that those who get married subscribe to, hoping that the fiction becomes true."
Television
#scrubs
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and 'Scrubs' cast share why the show still resonates with fans today

The cast of 'Scrubs' reunites for a revived season, celebrating themes of friendship and community.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and 'Scrubs' cast share why the show still resonates with fans today

The cast of 'Scrubs' reunites for a revived season, celebrating themes of friendship and community.
#sketch-comedy
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Larry David Is Telling the Story of America

Larry David creates a comedy sketch series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historical figures and events reimagined through comedic scenarios.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Larry David Is Telling the Story of America

Larry David creates a comedy sketch series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historical figures and events reimagined through comedic scenarios.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

A TV Legend Brings Something Vital to Lisa Kudrow's HBO Sitcom

James Burrows' role on The Comeback, where he plays a thinly veiled version of himself, isn't a big one. Over the course of the HBO sitcom's three seasons, he's only appeared in eight episodes, sometimes for no more than a single scene. And yet he serves a critical function in its overarching story about the travails of an aging TV actress, one that's made his brief appearances both memorable and often surprisingly moving.
Television
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Miniature Wife review Matthew Macfadyen is wasted in this pointless comedy

Matthew Macfadyen started his career in a 1998 TV film adaptation of Wuthering Heights as Hareton Earnshaw, Heathcliff's whipped dog, and has been giving us brilliant incarnations of beta cucks ever since.
Television
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
#malcolm-in-the-middle
Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' review: I haven't laughed at a TV comedy so much in a long, long time

The revival of Malcolm in the Middle brings back the chaotic humor of the original series after 20 years.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' review: I haven't laughed at a TV comedy so much in a long, long time

The revival of Malcolm in the Middle brings back the chaotic humor of the original series after 20 years.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
fromVulture
1 week ago

I Forgot Lisa Kudrow Was on Friends

Look at all these legendary movies, and now How's That?! can be the big TV hit for Stage 24. The documentary camera zooms in on the shows listed on the plaque under 'television,' including Mike & Molly, Full and Fuller House, and, most conspicuously, Friends.
Television
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live U.K. Should Be More British

SNL U.K. premiere features a sketch on British politics influenced by American SNL, raising questions about its target audience and cultural relevance.
#jury-duty
fromEsquire
1 week ago
Television

The 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat' Finale Proves Humanity's Goodness (Again)

Television
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat' Finale Proves Humanity's Goodness (Again)

Anthony Norman steps up to save Rockin' Grandma's Hot Sauce from being sold, showcasing his growth and commitment in a comedic setting.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" and Age of the Prestige Prank Show

The series 'Jury Duty' combines mockumentary and prank genres, focusing on immersive experiences rather than traditional stunts.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

'Frasier' Saying Cheers to Hollywood Hills

Kelsey Grammer listed his Hollywood Hills home for $715,000 after determining he and his wife were not using it frequently enough to justify ownership.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

TV's Failing Cure For Middle-Aged Malaise

Imperfect Women exemplifies the decline of the 'messy-mom thriller' genre despite initial viewership success.
#television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We got cancelled and we're still here!' Michael Patrick King on The Comeback and why And Just Like That will age well

Michael Patrick King announces the return of The Comeback, a beloved yet underwatched show co-created with Lisa Kudrow.
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Valerie Cherish at Television's End (Again)

Valerie Cherish's character reflects significant shifts in the television industry, highlighting the impact of reality TV and the rise of prestige programming.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tourette's Activist Group Calls SNL Sketch 'Not Acceptable'

Tourettes Action condemned SNL's sketch mocking Tourette's syndrome as unacceptable, emphasizing the disability is a serious neurological condition, not entertainment or a personality trait.
fromNature
1 month ago

Knock knock, no one's there. Study finds scientists' jokes mostly fall flat

Two-thirds of the attempts at humour during these talks fell flat, drawing either polite chuckles or no laughter at all. Almost one-quarter of attempted jokes were judged as a "moderate success", eliciting audible laughter from around half the audience. Only 9% prompted most or all of the attendees to laugh enthusiastically.
Humor
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Portobello: how can this TV show about the mafia and a mind-controlled parrot be so wildly dull?

Portobello tells the true story of Enzo Tortora, a TV host falsely accused of Camorra ties, exploring themes of celebrity, politics, and organized crime.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The most painful TV experience I've ever had!' Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy

Hugh Bonneville expresses mixed feelings about reprising his role as Ian Fletcher, balancing delight with the challenges of complex scripts.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Steve Carell Says Paul Rudd Warned Him Not to Audition for The Office

Rudd pulled me aside and was like, 'Don't do it, man. Don't audition,' Carell said. 'It was like, 'There is no way.''
Television
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Watch Peter Tork Quietly Mouth Other Actors' Lines in The Monkees: A Strange Quirk You'll Never Unsee

Peter Tork from the Monkees had a strange little quirk. Sometimes, when other actors were delivering their lines Tork would unthinkingly mouth their dialogue along with them, as seen in this YouTube compilation. Once you spot it, it makes the show (which was already kinda weird) weird in a whole new way.
Humor
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Netflix Is Making a Giggly Squad Sitcom

Paige DeSorbo is developing a buddy-comedy series with Hannah Berner for Netflix, produced by Amy Poehler and co-written by Kay Cannon.
Television
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago

Why Self-Proclaimed Comedy 'Snob' D'Arcy Carden Only Says Yes to the Good Stuff

D'Arcy Carden prioritizes working on quality projects, believing her choices reflect her high standards in comedy.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Chris Fleming Prances, Scuttles, and Undulates Onto HBO

A woman's relationship with Trader Joe's is abstract. It's like the way women see Trader Joe's, it's the way the aliens from 'Arrival' view time. Unlike most men—who make a beeline straight for the same blue-corn tortilla chips that have been there since pre-Obama—women swan dreamily through the store, guided by their foremothers toward the strangest possible products.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live is surely only funny if you're American. Can a UK spinoff really make Britain laugh? | Emma Brockes

British telly has never excelled at this live comedy format, or maybe, depending on your view, nowhere has. Near the end of this month, Sky is launching a UK version of Saturday Night Live, that most revered of American staples and a holy grail for US comedy writers going back to the 1970s.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charity

This is not acceptable. Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Comedians pick on me for my loud laugh but nothing will make me stop | Jane Howard

He had already picked on me several times for laughing too loud, too readily (that wasn't even a joke, he chastised me at one point). I was trying hard to suppress my laughter to hold it in, to hold it back, to not fully express the joy I was feeling. I was being somewhat successful. And then I wasn't. Everyone in the audience was laughing but I was laughing too much.
Humor
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Neighbors" Captures the Drama That Follows You Home

HBO's docuseries 'Neighbors' explores escalating homeowner disputes fueled by security cameras, firearms, and erosion of social civility.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Behind-the-scenes of the 'Scrubs' fantasy sequences with Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke

The Scrubs revival features elaborate fantasy sequences that distinguish the show, with the cast performing physically demanding stunts despite aging concerns.
Television
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Steve Carell Found Himself Again In 'Rooster'

Steve Carell delivers an exceptional performance in HBO's new comedy Rooster, demonstrating that established actors can still undergo meaningful creative transformation and surprise audiences.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

No One Under 62 Can Identify These Classic TV Sitcoms From A Single Screenshot

A new classic TV sitcoms quiz features familiar and more obscure shows to challenge participants, especially those under 60.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nudist neighbours to sweary mums: the best TV characters you never actually see on screen

Invisible television characters often deliver outsized comedic and narrative impact despite never being seen on screen.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Conformity Gate Is Real, But Only on SNL

It was a Stranger Things spinoff showcase on Saturday Night Livelast night. In the pre-taped sketch, the Duffer Brothers had some success getting the cast back together to film an internet-demanded ninth episode.
Television
Television
fromAol
1 month ago

'King of Queens' Star Imagines Where His Character Would Be Today

Spence Olchin would have resented MetroCard retirement and quietly griped, reflecting his attachment to the old subway system and concerns about job security.
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The Future of 'Severance' Is Finally Revealed

On February 11, reported Apple has acquired from its original production company Fifth Season for $70 million. This means Severance is now Apple's exclusive intellectual property, rather than a licensed show made by an outside partner. Deadline goes into the weeds of how and why it all happened-including deep dives into Apple's pay structures-but the short version is that the show was too expensive for Fifth Season to shoulder by itself.
Television
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Industry's Creators Held a Fun-House Mirror Up to Reality

Industry's season four finale depicts capitalism's destructive consequences as characters face moral compromises: Whitney flees prosecution, Yasmin becomes a madam, and Harper achieves wealth but loses meaningful relationships.
Television
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Cultural Nuances in Apple TV's "Pluribus"

Individualism versus collectivism shapes characters' responses, cooperation, perspective-taking, and resource strategies in Pluribus's depiction of a global hive-mind crisis.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows heavily integrated brand promotions and celebrity tie-ins, blending sponsored content, side hustles, and theatrical collaborations in the week before the Super Bowl.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

The 12 Best Rewatch Shows On Streaming For Your Next Anxiety Binge

There's so much going on in the world, in our country, and hell, in our own work and family lives. Just because the headlines are straight out of a dystopian novel doesn't mean your kids stopped needing you to help with their homework. When our days are full of so many demands, no wonder we feel hyped up and anxious by the time the kids are in bed.
Television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank' Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty

Mackenzie Crook portrays Gordon in Small Prophets, a pedantic DIY-store manager amid a melancholic story centered on Michael's quiet grief and middle-age rumination.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Hunt for the Next Heated Rivalry Is Not That Simple

Heated Rivalry's unexpected success on HBO Max has sparked industry interest in sports romance content, but executives warn against creating derivative clones of the show.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

My God, 'Jury Duty' Did It Again

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat is a documentary-style comedy that captures a corporate offsite event at a family-owned hot sauce company from the perspective of Anthony, a recently hired temporary worker.
Television
Television
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 series finales from the 70s and 80s that Boomers remember watching live with the whole family - Silicon Canals

Mass appointment television created shared cultural moments now lost to individualized, device-based streaming and infinite viewing choices.
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