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Trevor Noah Made the Best Biden-Harris Jokes on Late Night This Week

 “Dust his ass” is the most eloquent and accurate way to describe what Kamala did to Joe during the debates. By Chris Murphy
stand-up

Laughing Into the Void

 Turns out watching live comedy outdoors hits differently. By Jesse David Fox
power

Comedian Jeff Ross Accused of Sexual Relationship With Underage Girl

 “He liked that I was innocent.” By Megh Wright
  1. clueless
    Clueless Spin-off About Dionne Plows Through Stops Signs and Lands at PeacockFocused on her life at Bronson Alcott High School without Cher.
    By Justin Curto
  2. recasting
    Tig Notaro to Replace Chris D’Elia in Zack Snyder Zombie MovieD’Elia’s part had already been filmed, so Notaro will take over via green screen.
    By Megh Wright
  3. follow friday
    Niccole Thurman Is (Kinda) Cool With Not Knowing What the Future HoldsWe chatted with the comedian on Instagram Live about anxiety, content thieves, and embracing the unknown.
    By Taylor Garron
  4. this week in late night
    Trevor Noah Made the Best Biden-Harris Jokes on Late Night This Week“Dust his ass” is the most eloquent and accurate way to describe what Kamala did to Joe during the debates.
    By Chris Murphy
  5. two friends
    Broad City’s Abbi and Ilana Reunite to Scold the Maskless“It is so un-American to not wear a mask, you’re a f- - -ing baby douche if you don’t wear a mask.”
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  7. moving out
    The Other Two Season 2 Will Premiere on HBO MaxThe Comedy Central series has a new home.
    By Megh Wright
  8. tv review
    Ted Lasso Fails Upward, CheerfullyAn improbably pleasant continuation of a 2013 marketing gimmick, the new Apple TV+ series nonetheless feels like a time warp to the recent past.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  9. stand-up
    Laughing Into the VoidTurns out watching live comedy outdoors hits differently.
    By Jesse David Fox
  10. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Phoebe Robinson Is Black FrasierRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  11. comedy specials
    Sarah Cooper Is Heading From TikTok to Netflix With Her Own Comedy SpecialNatasha Lyonne, Maya Rudolph, and Paula Pell are all involved.
    By Megh Wright
  14. books
    Ziwe Fumudoh to Bait You With a Book of EssaysGet ready for The Book of Ziwe.
    By Megh Wright
  15. snl
    Denny Dillon Reflects on Saturday Night Live’s Infamous 6th Season“It was a really, really wicked place. It was hard!”
    By Andy Hoglund
  16. last night on late night
    Hear Sarah Cooper’s Actual Voice on Jimmy Kimmel Live!She, of course, also did her Trump impression.
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. last night on late night
    Cecily Strong’s Sloshed SNL Character Was Inspired by an ‘Insane’ Facebook PostGirl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party was created thanks to “soapbox-y” social media.
    By Megh Wright
  18. election 2020
    Maya Rudolph Is Ready to Report for Duty as Kamala Harris on SNL“That’s spicy.”
    By Megh Wright
  19. good one podcast
    Sam Jay No Longer Fears DeathThe comedian joins this week’s Good One to talk stand-up and writing for Eddie Murphy at SNL.
    By Jesse David Fox
  20. last night on late night
    James Corden Makes a Very Painful Return to the Late Late Show StudioIt’s the price you pay for safety.
    By Megh Wright
  21. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert Returns to (Somewhere Within) the Historic Ed Sullivan TheaterThe Late Show is home or, at least, very close by.
    By Halle Kiefer
  22. live comedy
    Is Dave Chappelle Shooting Another Netflix Special?His recent shows, which feature Louis C.K. and others, are definitely being taped.
    By Megh Wright
  23. on comedy
    Unaired 2018 Black-ish Episode About Trump Is Now on HuluIt was originally scrapped by ABC due to “creative differences.”
    By Devon Ivie
  26. sure
    Patrick From SpongeBob, a Born Star, Gets Late-Night ShowMove over, Elmo.
    By Justin Curto
  27. yes please
    Spread the Word, Turds: The MacGruber TV Series Debuts in 2021Peacock has ordered eight half-hour episodes of the series.
    By Megh Wright
  28. documentaries
    A George Carlin Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow Is in the WorksComing to HBO sometime in the future.
    By Megh Wright
  29. late night
    Amber Ruffin and Larry Wilmore Will Be Peacock’s Debut Late-Night Hosts“We can’t wait to write sketches, songs and jokes about this terrible time we call now!”
    By Megh Wright
  30. people person's paper people
    Lindsey Broad, The Office’s Cathy, Says She Still Experiences Fan AbuseShe recounted how people recently said that she “deserved” to have her dog murdered.
    By Devon Ivie
  31. now streaming
    The 50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right NowNew additions include Spaceballs, The Death of Stalin, Eurovision, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  32. follow friday
    Raina Morris Is a Self-Plagiarist“What, am I gonna get expelled?!”
    By Taylor Garron
  33. trailer mix
    Like Oh My God the Season Two PEN15 Trailer Is Here“I’m sorry, I’m just hormonal!”
    By Megh Wright
  34. this week in late night
    Seth Meyers Taking ‘A Closer Look’ at Trump’s Axios Interview Won Late NightAlso, Jamie Foxx is so nice he makes the list twice.
    By Chris Murphy
  35. jaja ding dong
    The Elves Forced Iceland’s Eurovision Contestant to Play ‘Jaja Ding Dong’Have they gone too far?
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  38. no. 1
    A Candid Conversation With the (Fake) Jurassic Park Social-Media Manager“I think it’s just such a dumb time to be alive. I think people are bored.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  39. late night
    Stephen Colbert and James Corden Are Leaving the HouseTheir shows are heading to studios, somewhere.
    By Megh Wright
  40. two friends
    Only Andy Samberg Knows Who Is in Cristin Milioti’s ‘Incredible Coven’They also discuss farts and buttholes.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  41. our streaming future
    Will a Comedy Ever Play at a Movie Theater Again?Three writers wonder: Is 2020 the end of the end of laughing out loud at the cinema?
    By Alison Willmore, Bilge Ebiri, and Jesse David Fox
  42. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Tim Heidecker Gets a Haircut on Office HoursRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  43. chat room
    Simon Rich Is Sure His Ancestors Would Beat Him Up If They Met Him TodayTalking humor writing and American Pickle with the SNL alum.
    By Ian Goldstein
  44. now streaming
    The 30 Best Comedies on Amazon PrimeHot Rod, Spaceballs, Moonstruck, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  45. power
    Comedian Jeff Ross Accused of Sexual Relationship With Underage Girl“He liked that I was innocent.”
    By Megh Wright
  46. coronavirus
    The 2020 New York Comedy Festival Is CanceledDue to, of course, the pandemic.
    By Megh Wright
  47. snl
    How to Get Tickets to SNL: A Helpful GuideThe 2020-2021 SNL ticket lottery is now open. But will season 46 even include live audiences? Unclear.
    By Megh Wright
  50. comedy review
    The Audacity of Sam JayIn her Netflix special, the comedian locates power in the places where it is often overlooked.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  51. good one podcast
    Comedians in Quars Making ComedyNikki Glaser, Jim Gaffigan, and more join Good One to discuss how the pandemic has changed the way they think about their comedy.
    By Jesse David Fox
  52. last night on late night
    Jane Curtin Looks Back on SNL’s Chaotic Mardi Gras Special“Every minute was counted for. Not.”
    By Megh Wright
  53. best of 2020
    The Best TV of the Year (So Far)Never Have I Ever, I May Destroy You, and The Baby-Sitters Club are some of the brightest bright spots among 2020’s televisual offerings.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién, Jen Chaney, and Kathryn VanArendonk
  54. now streaming
    The 30 Best Comedies on Hulu Right NowBest in Show, Waiting for Guffman, Booksmart, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  55. controversies
    Portia de Rossi Stands by Ellen DeGeneres and Against Bot Attacks“To all our fans … we see you.”
    By Megh Wright
  56. #metoo
    4 Women Accuse Comedian Bryan Callen of Sexual Assault and MisconductCallen denied all of the allegations in a new Instagram post.
    By Megh Wright
  57. close reads
    When Black People Appear on SeinfeldThe things you notice when you rewatch, rather than cancel, old sitcoms.
    By Lauren Michele Jackson
  58. ellen is mean
    Brad Garrett Says Mistreatment by Ellen DeGeneres Is ‘Common Knowledge’Lea Thompson has now added her voice in agreement.
    By Megh Wright
  59. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of July 2020Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
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