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SNL boss doesn't think comedy does much good in the face of "totalitarian government'
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (463+ words) Saturday Night Live" creator said comedy is a safety valve" Lorne Michaels, the mastermind behind Saturday Night Live, has admitted that he thinks comedy has little power against totalitarianism. The 81-year-old creator of the long-running sketch series made the comments…...
Nick Mohammed: "SNL UK is the best thing for British comedy since The Office
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (270+ words) His stint on "Celebrity Traitors" has made him a household name after two decades in the business. Now, Nick Mohammed is hosting the Oliviers. The actor and comedian talks to Jacob Stolworthy about his hesitance to be himself in the…...
Bob's Burgers star shares health update after surviving fiery crash
1+ week, 5+ day ago (370+ words) Eugene Mirman said he is "thankful beyond words" to be alive Eugene Mirman, the voice of Bob"s Burgers" Gene Belcher, has assured fans he is recovering after being involved in a fiery car crash earlier this week. In an…...
Louis CK to make Netflix comeback nine years after sexual misconduct scandal
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (344+ words) The stand-up comedian brings his special "Ridiculous" to the streamer after releasing his last four independently Louis CK is set to return to Netflix this summer, nine years after his career was derailed by a high-profile sexual misconduct scandal. The…...
Why do we play pranks on April Fools" Day? Here"s where the silly tradition began
2+ week, 1+ day ago (942+ words) Historians say the mischief most likely began in the 1500s in France April Fools" Day is a funny one. Developed over centuries, it"s a tradition that gives people the permission to prank. Some leg-pulls are delightful " while others can cause…...
Budding comedians bid to prove The Old Ones Are The Best at showcase event
2+ week, 6+ day ago (516+ words) Budding comedians aged 50 and over have gathered in Glasgow for a preview of an upcoming comedy show. The Glasgow International Comedy Festival will host The Old Ones Are The Best on April 1 " a one-night-only showcase featuring a number of older…...
Splitsville review " Dakota Johnson's star turn makes this open marriage comedy work
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (179+ words) The Independent The makers of 'The Climb' about a man who sleeps with his friend's fianc'e, return with a film about a man who sleeps with his friend's wife It's as if two drunks were asked to recreate a scene…...
Playful lynx wins public vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
3+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) The image of a playful lynx tossing a rodent into the air before killing and eating it in Ciudad Real, Spain, was chosen as the winner from 24 shortlisted pictures, securing a record 85, 917 votes from members of the public. The image…...
Last of the Summer Wine writer says sitcom would not be made today
3+ week, 2+ day ago (482+ words) Sir Roy Clarke, the acclaimed comedy writer, has suggested his beloved sitcom, The Last Of The Summer Wine, would not be commissioned in today's television landscape, as he received his knighthood from the Prince of Wales. The 96-year-old, who was…...
Magical chaos: Saturday Night Live UK to launch tonight
3+ week, 5+ day ago (717+ words) SNL" is finally arriving in the UK after 50 years " and the stars aren"t letting the pressure get on top of them In October 1975, Saturday Night Live premiered in the US and, unbeknown to anyone, the show would become one…...