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 ...

Most ethnic groups get their own month to celebrate their culture. What do Arab-Americans get? “Orange alert,” jokes comedian Dean Obeidallah. An American born in New Jersey to a Palestinian father ...

A professor of international affairs and comparative literature at Penn State believes soon-to-be canceled late-night talk ...

Larry David will forego a simple life as a beekeeper and return to television with a new sketch comedy series about American history. The logline simply reads: "President and Mrs. Obama wanted to ...

Parodies of the past prove an effective source of comedy in The Far Side.