The history of American comedy is filled with iconic characters. We’ve seen hilarious characters on the big screen, like Ron Burgundy, and on the small screen, like Ron Swanson. We’ve seen hilarious ...

These comedic pioneers didn't just tell jokes—they fundamentally shaped how Americans laugh, what subjects are acceptable for humor, and how comedy can function as social commentary rather than mere ...

Caroline Hirsch takes the stage at Worth’s Groundbreaking Women event on September 15. The founder of Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Comedy Festival joins this year’s speaker lineup. Photo ...

A look at the comedy that shaped America, from Mark Twain to Seinfeld and beyond. What makes comedy culturally significant—popularity, influence, longevity, or its reflection of American life? Drawing ...

The 2020s have been an incredible decade so far for comedy television. Sitcoms, animated series, and more have all been well-received thanks to phenomenal writing with fun stories, great characters, ...

Nearly a decade after its formation, American High is expanding in new directions. This weekend, the production company founded by Jeremy Garelick released Rolling Loud, a comedy starring Matt Rife ...

The Apple TV+ streaming platform has become well-established after first launching in 2019. Its roster of programs has grown steadily over the years to provide an excellent selection of movies and ...

Fifteen years ago, American comedy was taking a more embittered, caustic turn thanks to comedians like Louis C.K., Marc Maron (CAS’86), and Bill Burr. Old tropes were dying, and darker ...

For many comedy lovers—particularly liberal ones—the concept of “MAGA humor” is an oxymoron. Ever since Mort Sahl and Lenny Bruce graced comedy club stages in the 1950s, political comedy has been ...