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  1. exit interview
    John Wilson Wants to Leave You With (Complicated) OptimismThe filmmaker used How To as a Trojan horse for all his grudges against New York City.
  2. trailer mix
    Michelle Wolf Is Releasing Three Specials for the Price of OneIt’s Great to Be Here drops September 12 on Netflix.
  3. speed reading
    Josh Alfred Perfectly Spoofs AGT Contestants on AGTThe comedian showed up as “the fastest reader in the world,” “the fastest rapper in the world,” and a mind-controlling magician.
  4. bop or flop?
    Is NLE Choppa’s Nelly Homage a Cheap Ploy or Hot As Hell?Honestly, as long as Nelly got paid, I’m happy.
  5. vulture lists
    How to Watch John Wilson’s Old Internet VideosThe road to the documentarian’s HBO show is paved with unique short films.
  6. stand-up
    The Comedy Cellar Is Coming to a Big Screen Near YouOn August 5, the famous New York club will livestream two shows to 48 theaters across the country.
  7. close read
    There’s Still Life in What We Do in the Shadows’s Energy-Vampire GagFive seasons in, Colin Robinson’s limited character motivations could run the risk of monotony. Enter the Energy Vampire Council.
  8. bit parts
    Meet The Eric Andre Show’s Carousel of Oddballs“Russell Brand,” “George Clooney,” and more go behind the scenes of the chaotic talk show.
  9. trailer mix
    Hey, New York: John Wilson Is Back for One More SeasonHow To With John Wilson’s third and final season will tackle how to find a public restroom, how to work out, and more.
  10. flashbacks
    An Interlude With the Junior GemstonesWhat it’s like to transform into a young Jesse and Judy Gemstone — from the teen actors who play them.
  11. donkey
    A Man Says Good-bye to His Dying Dad in a Shrek CostumeFilmmaker Matt Kazman plays out this scenario in his new short film, Donkey.
  12. party planning
    Lorne Michaels Is Throwing a Big SNL 50th Bash at Radio City“It will be emotional, but everyone will show up because it’s important.”
  13. yikes
    John Mulaney’s Rolex Story Is Even Worse Than We ThoughtIt involves … well, $3,000 getting lost in the garbage.
  14. trailer mix
    85 South Freestyled a Comedy Special for NetflixGhetto Legends debuts on June 20.
  15. yin and yang
    Eric André Gets a Prank Assist From Drew Barrymore“I sense distress, and I’m an empath.”
  16. stand-up
    Ali Siddiq’s Elaborate Stool-and-Chair ShowIn his new special The Domino Effect Part 2: Loss, the comedian leans on his set dressing, both literally and metaphorically.
  17. chai chai
    Tea TeaIt’s redundant.
  18. a little porn at work
    Cracking the Secrets of ITYSL’s Nude EggAlec Robbins, who designed the sketch show’s video game, goes deep on butthole and bush design.
  19. will the greyhounds ride again?
    Is Ted Lasso Over or What?Looking through “So Long, Farewell” for hints about a possible spinoff.
  20. vulture lists
    20 of Tim Robinson’s Best (Non-ITYSL) SketchesDon’t think of this as a list of sketches from SNL, the Second City, and elsewhere. It’s more of a “cosmic gumbo.”
  21. you have to laugh
    Aziz Ansari Needs Good Fortune for His Second Movie AttemptBecause production has been postponed indefinitely owing to the WGA strike.
  22. chat room
    Gabrielle Dennis Will Gladly Injure Herself for ComedyThe Black Lady Sketch Show star has seen the show change a lot in its four seasons, but she remains as committed as ever.
  23. 2023 writers’ strike
    How Will the WGA Strike Affect Late-Night TV?Who’s paying their staff? What’s airing instead? How dark has it gotten?
  24. 2023 writers’ strike
    The Tonight Show Staffers Will Be Placed on Unpaid LeaveMeanwhile, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert are reportedly paying their shows’ staffs during the strike.
  25. 2023 writers’ strike
    Late-Night Hosts to Pay Their Staffs Personally During StrikeThe hosts will personally cover an extra week of compensation during the WGA strike.
  26. trailer mix
    Sarah Silverman Talks Original vs. New Nazis in Someone You LoveYour first look at the comedian’s new special, out May 27 on HBO.
  27. trailer mix
    Wanda Sykes Foretells Jesus’s Return in New SpecialYour first look at I’m an Entertainer, out May 23 on Netflix.
  28. trailer mix
    The Eric Andre Show’s ‘Sexy Season 6’ Is Coming“We broke a lot of hearts, sets, and famous people’s publicists to bring you our most chaotic season so far. We’ve barely recovered.”
  29. stand-up
    What If a Whole Stand-up Special Were About Peanut Butter?Greg Warren dared to go where no comedian has gone before.
  30. politics
    Roy Wood Jr.’s Best Jokes at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ DinnerHe nailed it.
  31. c(omedy)-span
    How to Watch Roy Wood Jr. Host the White House Correspondents DinnerRoy Wood Jr. steps up to the podium to host tonight. Here’s how you can watch it.
  32. the last last late late show
    James Corden Says a Musical Good-bye to The Late Late ShowThe show’s final episode featured a late-night-host reunion, Tom Cruise, Harry Styles, Will Ferrell, and a lot of singing.
  33. stand-up
    The Late Late Show Was a Stand-up HotspotRyan Williams, who booked all of the comedians who performed on the show, reflects on his eight-year run.
  34. trailer mix
    Hannah Gadsby Returns to the Scene of Nanette in New SpecialYour first look at Something Special, which hits Netflix on May 9.
  35. last night on late night
    John Mulaney Briefly Became Jimmy Kimmel’s Adopted SonThe comedian shacked up with Jimmy Kimmel following his rehab stint in 2021.
  36. last night on late night
    Late Night Takes On the Big Cable-News Shake-upCelebrating Tucker Carlson’s firing with lots of jokes about Vladimir Putin and the green M&M.
  37. all bangers all the time
    What’s on Kendall Roy’s Rap Playlist?He loves Griselda but would “never be caught dead in Buffalo.”
  38. exit interview
    How American Auto Navigated Season TwoCreator Justin Spitzer breaks down the workplace sitcom’s recalibrated second season and putting a corporate spin on the Superstore formula.
  39. last night on late night
    Reggie Watts Auditions a ‘Closer Look’ Jingle for Seth MeyersUnemployment looms large.
  40. coachella 2023
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2023LITERAL HIGH: Pusha T’s “Welcome to Cokechella” sign.
  41. stand-up
    Here’s Your First Look at John Mulaney’s New Netflix SpecialBaby J will be “a wide-ranging conversation,” according to the new teaser.
  42. cinephiles
    Brad Evans and Nick Ciarelli: Kings of LetterboxdIn a new sketch, the two film buffs discuss cinema and explain how it’s meant to be seen.
  43. what peep do in the shadows
    Fifth Time’s the Charm for American Peep Show, Bets FXMinnie Driver and Amandla Jahava will star in the pilot from writer Stefani Robinson.
  44. hostage video
    Hank Azaria Makes Amends to Hari Kondabolu for Playing ApuThe actor definitely filmed this promo for Kondabolu’s special Vacation Baby of his own volition.
  45. obits
    Legendary MAD Cartoonist Al Jaffee Dies at 102He shaped the magazine’s tone and sensibility with his iconic “Fold-in” cartoons.
  46. stand-up
    Kyle Kinane and Chris Rock Want You to Change Your PillowsIn their recent specials, both comedians trace different routes to arrive at the same (disgusting) image.
  47. last night on late night
    Late Night Goes All in on Donald Trump’s ArrestEven Jon Stewart got back in the game for the big event.
  48. stand-up
    Mae Martin’s Snow-Globes Joke Is an Instant ClassicWho knew these kitschy souvenirs could be a metaphor for something so deep?
  49. awards
    Idina Menzel Serenades Adam Sandler As Opera ManChris Rock, Conan O’Brien, and others also offered touching tributes to the comedian during his Mark Twain Prize ceremony.
  50. trailer mix
    Mo’Nique Is About to Drop ‘Some Special, Bitch’Thankfully, she and Netflix worked out that lawsuit, so the world gets to see this.
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