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Three Great Things: Jon Daly

Music
By Jon Daly | July 8, 2022
By Jon Daly | July 8, 2022

Three Great Things: Jon Daly

Multitalented comedian Jon Daly, whose debut album Ding Dong Delicious is out now, shares his trifecta of awesomeness.

Three Great Things: Matt Walsh

Film
By Matt Walsh | April 29, 2022
By Matt Walsh | April 29, 2022

Three Great Things: Matt Walsh

The star and co-writer of the new comedy Unplugging, also starring Eva Longoria, dishes on some of the stuff that makes his life worthwhile.

Time After Time: Romy and Michele’s (25th Anniversary) High School Reunion

Film
By Anna Roisman | April 22, 2022
By Anna Roisman | April 22, 2022

Time After Time: Romy and Michele’s (25th Anniversary) High School Reunion

Anna Roisman pays tribute to the Lisa Kudrow-Mira Sorvino comedy classic, which came out a quarter century ago this week.

Why Lucy Matters to Me

Film
By Shannon Plumb | March 15, 2022
By Shannon Plumb | March 15, 2022

Why Lucy Matters to Me

To mark the release of Amy Poehler’s new doc Lucy and Desi, Shannon Plumb shares her deep love of Lucille Ball and how she changed the world.

Laughing and Crying

Film
By Kristian Mercado | February 8, 2022
By Kristian Mercado | February 8, 2022

Laughing and Crying

Director Kristian Mercado on the complicated, interconnected relationship between film, comedy and depression in his life.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is the Reason I Will Find True Love or Die Alone

Film
By Gillian Wallace Horvat | January 31, 2022
By Gillian Wallace Horvat | January 31, 2022

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is the Reason I Will Find True Love or Die Alone

The Spirit Award-nominated writer-director-star of I Blame Society on the surprising way Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo’s gem affected her life.

My Biggest Failure (and How it Led to Where I Am Today)

Film
By Andrew Herr | January 18, 2022
By Andrew Herr | January 18, 2022

My Biggest Failure (and How it Led to Where I Am Today)

Actor Andrew Herr, best known as Jonesy on the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny, on his circuitous route to success.

Three Great Things: Adam Pally

Film
By Adam Pally | October 20, 2021
By Adam Pally | October 20, 2021

Three Great Things: Adam Pally

The actor, writer and comedian, whose show Champaign ILL just hit Hulu, on Tim Robinson and some of his other favorite stuff.

A Trip to New York City

Film
By Nick Fituri Scown | September 8, 2021
By Nick Fituri Scown | September 8, 2021

A Trip to New York City

Nick Fituri Scown looks back on his time in NYC in fall 2001 which ultimately inspired his new documentary, Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11.

“Why Are You Making a Film About Dick Gregory?”

Film
By Andre Gaines | August 3, 2021
By Andre Gaines | August 3, 2021

“Why Are You Making a Film About Dick Gregory?”

Andre Gaines grapples with what drove him to direct his documentary about the iconic comedian and activist, which is now airing on Showtime.

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