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Adam Sandler’s Quarantune Won Late Night This Week

 “I’m teaching math to my kids, and that can’t be good for America.” By Chris Murphy
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If I Wrote a Coronavirus Episode

 Tina Fey, Mike Schur, and 35 more TV writers on what their characters would do in a pandemic. By Maria Elena Fernandez
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This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Quarantine Comedy Bang! Bang!

Rounding up our favorite comedy-podcast episodes of the week. By Vulture Editors
  1. now streaming
    The 50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right NowNew additions include Tootsie, Police Academy, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  2. you have to laugh
    Louis C.K. Reemerges With $7.99 Comedy Special During This ‘Shitty, Shitty Time’It’s called Sincerely Louis C.K.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. stop and chat about this
    Larry David Doesn’t Think Woody Allen ‘Did Anything Wrong’ After Reading Memoir“It’s a fantastic book, so funny.”
    By Devon Ivie
  4. last night on late night
    Bill Maher Returns to Real Time With a Real Fake Laugh TrackIt’s a choice.
    By Devon Ivie
  5. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon’s Daughters Might As Well Get Their Own Show At This PointWhat can we say? Their comedic timing is great.
    By Devon Ivie
  7. follow friday
    Meg Stalter’s Next Hit Song Will Be About a Personal Meat LoafWe chatted with the comedian on Instagram Live about how she’s handling social distancing.
    By Taylor Garron
  8. this week in late night
    Adam Sandler’s Quarantune Won Late Night This Week“I’m teaching math to my kids, and that can’t be good for America.”
    By Chris Murphy
  9. coronavirus
    Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Postponed Now, TooAnd the Edinburgh Fringe was canceled earlier this week.
    By Megh Wright
  10. last night on late night
    Adam Sandler Debuts a Quarantune Celebrating Doctors on The Tonight ShowA coronavirus carol from the man who brought you “The Chanukah Song.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  11. socially distanced tv
    How Frasier and Niles Would Shelter in Place During the CoronavirusFrasier’s executive producer imagines the Crane brothers hosting a cappuccino-heavy Skype session.
    By Christopher Lloyd
  14. socially distanced tv
    If I Wrote a Coronavirus EpisodeTina Fey, Mike Schur, and 35 more TV writers on what their characters would do in a pandemic.
    By Maria Elena Fernandez
  15. socially distanced tv
    In 30 Rock’s Coronavirus Episode, Liz Lemon Wouldn’t Flee to GE’s Secret IslandTina Fey and writer Sam Means on how Liz, Tracy, Jack, Jenna, and TGS would handle the pandemic.
    By Tina Fey and Sam Means
  16. socially distanced tv
    In Veep’s Coronavirus Episode, Selina Meyer Would Be … Competent?An excerpt from the biography Size 2: The Year(s) of Selina Meyer, as imagined by showrunner David Mandel.
    By David Mandel
  17. too much tuna
    Break Out the C’caine, an Oh, Hello Podcast Is ComingCharmed, I’m sure.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Quarantine Comedy Bang! Bang! Rounding up our favorite comedy-podcast episodes of the week.
    By Vulture Editors
  19. love in the time of corona
    A Coronavirus Diagnosis Won’t Stop Chloe Fineman’s InstagramThe SNL star recaps her fake Instagram wedding, which she pulled off while sick.
    By Rachel Handler
  20. two friends
    Watch JLD Surprise Jessica St. Clair and Lennon ParhamIn the first episode of our new Instagram series Two Friends!
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  21. late night
    Brad Evans and Nick Ciarelli Join the Tonight Show Writing StaffBut they’re stuck working from Los Angeles during the coronavirus.
    By Megh Wright
  22. six seasons and a netflix
    Dean Dong! Community Is Now on NetflixSix seasons and a move to Netflix.
    By Rebecca Alter
  23. last night on late night
    Please Give Jimmy Fallon and His Wife’s Love Story a Rom-Com AdaptationOn The Tonight Show, they recapped how they got together.
    By Devon Ivie
  26. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of March 2020Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  27. music videos
    Jon Daly Re-created a Rolling Stones Music Video to Cheer You UpThe work here is impressive.
    By Megh Wright
  28. good one podcast
    How Ronny Chieng Found His American Muse in a Pile of Amazon BoxesOn this week’s Good One, the Daily Show correspondent talks American wastefulness and his Netflix special.
    By Jesse David Fox
  29. coronavirus
    Escape Our Current Hell With These (Good) Coronavirus JokesThey say laughter is the best medicine.
    By Chris Murphy
  30. last night on late night
    Soothe Yourself With Adam Sandler’s 28-Second Opera NoteWho needs Italians singing from balconies when we have the Sandman?
    By Megh Wright
  31. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert and John Oliver Lovingly Recall Their Most Violent Hecklers“There was a riot, I had to be hustled out by security.”
    By Devon Ivie
  32. trailer mix
    Ever Wanted to Be (Honorarily) Gay? Quibi’s Gayme Show Can Help With ThatCo-hosted by beloved Vulture contributor Matt Rogers.
    By Justin Curto
  33. politics
    Seth Meyers to Interview Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren This WeekLate Night will return to TV this week with new and previously aired segments. And these two.
    By Megh Wright
  34. last night on late night
    John Oliver Says Trump Has ‘F*cking Stage Envy’ Over Coronavirus“This was always going to be hard, but it actually didn’t need to be this hard.”
    By Megh Wright
  35. coronavirus
    How the Late-Night Shows Are Handling Coronavirus QuarantineFor some of them, the show must go on … at home.
    By Megh Wright
  38. that's what they said
    The Office Wanted to Break Up Jim and Pam’s Marriage for One Last TwistJohn Krasinski was an early advocate for the idea.
    By Devon Ivie
  39. last night on late night
    Will Arnett Bringing a Laugh Track to Jimmy Kimmel Live Is Coronavirus Etiquette“I’m living pretty close to the bone over here.”
    By Devon Ivie
  40. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon’s Daughters Might Be Comedy Double Agents for All We KnowThey discovered a boo button.
    By Devon Ivie
  41. follow friday
    Quinta Brunson Is Watching Tiger King, in Case You Were WonderingWe chatted with the comedian on Instagram Live about how she’s handling social distancing.
    By Taylor Garron
  42. this week in late night
    Jimmy Fallon’s Daughters, Winnie and Franny, Won Late Night This WeekThey’ve been everything from the house band to the live studio audience.
    By Chris Murphy
  43. encounters
    TV’s Freakiest Housewives Have ArrivedThe women behind Three Busy Debras bring their surreal, Stepford-wife comedy act to Adult Swim.
    By E. Alex Jung
  44. beautiful things
    There’s Something So Comforting About Conner O’Malley Screaming on His Bike“I’m a good guy! Please! Like me! Don’t be afraid of me! Like me!”
    By Megh Wright
  45. last night on late night
    Let’s Take a Closer Look at Seth Meyers’s Sweater on ‘A Closer Look’Our cozy shelter-in-place king.
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. last night on late night
    Dr. Fauci Answers All Your Panicked Coronavirus Questions on The Daily ShowTrevor Noah went straight to the expert.
    By Megh Wright
  47. casting couch
    Hey, All You Cool Cats and Kittens, Kate McKinnon Is Playing Carole BaskinMcKinnon is starring in and executive-producing a series based on the podcast Joe Exotic.
    By Chris Murphy
  50. social distancing
    Big Mouth Is Doing a Live, Teleconferenced Table Read for CharityAt least you’ve got Friday night plans now?
    By Jen Chaney
  51. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Emily and Kumail Are Staying InRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
    By Vulture Editors
  52. #gulmantip
    Gary Gulman’s Comedy Tips: The Complete Collection366 bits of wisdom, advice, and encouragement from the stand-up veteran.
    By Gary Gulman
  53. stand-up
    79 Comedians to Check Out Based on Ones You Already LikeWhether you’re a Mulaney, Chappelle, or Bamford fan, we know who you should check out next.
    By Jesse David Fox and Kathryn VanArendonk
  54. primetime
    James Corden Plots Late Late Show Return With Coronavirus ‘Homefest’ SpecialHe’ll host from his garage.
    By Devon Ivie
  55. last night on late night
    We’re Unsure How Jimmy Fallon Survived His Monologue, But He Did and We’re ProudHis supercute daughters strike again.
    By Devon Ivie
  56. last night on late night
    Here’s What ‘Jokes Seth Can’t Tell’ Looks Like When Late Night Works From Home“Some of these are playing exactly as well as they would with an audience.”
    By Megh Wright
  57. instagram
    Mike Birbiglia Found a Fun Way to Raise Thousands for Comedy Club StaffWith help from John Mulaney, Maria Bamford, Gary Gulman, and more.
    By Dan Reilly
  58. classic tv
    The Original One Day at a Time Is Headed to PlutoSo many Schneiders!
    By Josef Adalian
  59. books
    Michael Scott Had a Pet Parrot Named Jim CarreyAnd other interesting things we learned from a new book about The Office.
    By Brian Boone
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