- Stand-up Patrice O’Neal passed away this week after suffering a stroke last month. We remembered his brilliant comedy and pre-ordered his new album.
- We interviewed standup comic and pro podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons.
- We wheeled out the Sycamore Hollow Welcome Wagon.
- Mike Drucker is reviewing one holiday special a day, starting with The Dick Van Dyke Show’s Christmas episode, A Charlie Brown Christmas Special, South Park’s A Very Crappy Christmas, A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas, and Mork and Mindy’s “Mork’s First Christmas.”
- We remembered Victoria Jackson’s SNL contributions.
- We wondered if the dragtastic new ABC show Work It is sexist.
- We took a trip to Peru to clown around.
- We want you to watch The Maurizio Show.
- We took stock of the nine best Muppet Show hosts.
- We checked out Sacha Baron Cohen’s lost roles.
- We watched the first ever Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
- We noticed some comedies breaking the fourth wall. Hey. You’re reading a website right now. (Did I do it right?)
AND NOW, your Top Five Web Comedy Videos of the Week!:
Jesus Toast
Shopgirl
Very Mary Kate: Raise Your Hand
The First A.D.
Captain Hippo: Choose Your Weapon