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Larry David bristled at some of Barack Obama's creative notes on new comedy collaboration, director says
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (421+ words) Comedian Larry David was reportedly reluctant to take orders from former President Barack Obama as the pair were filming their new HBO series " marking perhaps the first time the leader of the free world was critiqued on his comedic timing....
The Office" star blasts political hypocrisy," explains why sitcom couldn"t be made today
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (585+ words) Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute on hit sitcom "The Office," says partisan hypocrisy on both sides of the political aisle is fueling America's divisions, while arguing that cancel culture has stifled modern-day comedy. Wilson told Fox News…...
Rogan tells "traitor" comedians condemning the Kevin Hart roast to "F" all the way off"
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (505+ words) Podcaster Joe Rogan called out comedians who are condemning the politically incorrect humor at the Kevin Hart roast, arguing on Friday that they are disrespecting the art of comedy as a profession. Jokes like this and others have caused a…...
Kevin Hart clashes with Charlamagne, defends Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke during his roast
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (777+ words) Comedian Kevin Hart defended fellow funnyman Tony Hinchcliffe's comedy routine from his roast on Tuesday's episode of "The Breakfast Club," saying it might have been the best of the whole night. The recent roast of Hart made waves for its…...
Shane Gillis shrugs off, mocks Chelsea Handler's outrage over his jokes at Kevin Hart roast
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (570+ words) After Chelsea Handler raged at fellow comedian Shane Gillis for his jokes at the Kevin Hart roast, Gillis shrugged them off and sarcastically wished Handler all the best. After Handler's condemnations of racial jokes at the event made headlines, Gillis…...
Stephen Colbert and me: How late-night partisan comedy works " until it doesn't
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (999+ words) Stephen Colbert and I go way back. I've interviewed him many times. I've been on his show, he's been on my show. Whether or not you agree with his liberal crusading " and half the country can't stand it " his final…...
USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a "gallant comic avenger'
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) After innumerable tortuous years of dismal, predictable, political commentary, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is finally being put out of its misery. Few, outside of employees at the show and those in Hollywood who will watch anything that portrays…...
Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a "portion" of Colbert"s "joy machine"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (329+ words) Comedian Jon Stewart downplayed late-night TV's focus on President Donald Trump during a final appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tuesday, saying the focus on his opposition to the president was "annoying." Stewart praised Colbert as his favorite…...
Jeff Foxworthy brings decades of comedy wisdom to new Fox Nation special premiering this June
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) Talk about a "FOX-worthy" comedian. Legendary funnyman Jeff Foxworthy is bringing his signature Southern charm, self-deprecating humor and decades of comedy wisdom to Fox Nation with an all-new stand-up special premiering on the platform June 1. Filmed at the Gas South…...
Barack Obama, Larry David partner for new HBO historically based sketch comedy series
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) Former President Barack Obama and comedian Larry David previewed their upcoming HBO Max series "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" in a new teaser on Thursday. "I have sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult…...