Comedy

off-broadway

Colin Quinn Thinks It’s Time for the United States to Break Up

 Talking with the comedian about his new Off Broadway show and the political divide. By Michael Stahl
good one podcast

The Story Behind Sebastian Maniscalco’s ‘Doorbell’ Joke

 On this week’s Good One, Sebastian Maniscalco discusses why he likes simple premises and elaborate act-outs. By Jesse David Fox
overnights

Saturday Night Live Recap: Rachel Brosnahan Meets the Raunchiest Miss Rita

 The Mrs. Maisel star has comedy chops, but this episode doesn’t give her a lot of good material. By Matthew Love
  1. last night on late night
    Amber Ruffin Has Plans for Racist ChildrenAnd it’ll either be the best show ever or a violation of human rights.
  2. last night on late night
    It Turns Out President Trump Is the Bonus JonasThat seems generous but okay.
  3. rip
    Comedian and Rel Co-Creator Kevin Barnett Dead at 32The New York comedy community has lost a beloved stand-up.
  4. stand-up
    Ray Romano’s First Stand-up Special in 23 Years Will Debut on Netflix Next MonthRomano makes his Netflix comedy debut on February 5.
  5. off-broadway
    Colin Quinn Thinks It’s Time for the United States to Break UpTalking with the comedian about his new Off Broadway show and the political divide.
  7. producers
    Dave Becky Will Not Have an EP Credit on Broad City’s Final SeasonThe former Louis C.K. manager served as an executive producer on the show’s first four seasons.
  8. good one podcast
    The Story Behind Sebastian Maniscalco’s ‘Doorbell’ JokeOn this week’s Good One, Sebastian Maniscalco discusses why he likes simple premises and elaborate act-outs.
  9. the tv ax
    Tina Fey Still Isn’t Over the ‘Heartbreak’ of Great News’ Cancellation“We could’ve done that show for seven seasons.”
  10. last night on late night
    We’re Unsure If Boomers or Millennials Come Off Worse in This SNL Game ShowIt’s equal-opportunity snark.
  11. last night on late night
    How Nice of SNL to Write Pete Davidson a Sketch to Freely Giggle InIt’s not breaking if it’s in the script!
  14. last night on late night
    Mrs. Maisel Isn’t Thrilled With Her New Competition on SNLIt gets risqué, and fast.
  15. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Rachel Brosnahan Meets the Raunchiest Miss RitaThe Mrs. Maisel star has comedy chops, but this episode doesn’t give her a lot of good material.
  16. last night on late night
    SNL’s Elizabeth Warren Wants to Stick Her Finger Up Your Caboose, for America“You might even like it.”
  17. on comedy
    Andy Samberg’s SNL Hiring Came on the Condition He Would Get a Haircut, and FastStudio 8H is a no-flop zone.
  18. last night on late night
    Hey, Fox & Friends, Try to Pronounce Stephen Colbert’s Show CorrectlyHint: He’s not on Comedy Central anymore.
  19. pilots
    NBC Orders Pilot From Your Favorite Future Sitcom Dad, Kenan ThompsonDoes this mean he’s leaving SNL?
  20. exclusive
    David Letterman Interviewed Kanye West for His Netflix Talk ShowA large portion of the chat reportedly revolved around mental health.
  21. memoirs
    The Best Show’s Tom Scharpling Is Writing a MemoirTitled It Never Ends.
  22. trailer mix
    The PEN15 Trailer Will Dredge Up All Your Crusty Teenage HormonesRemember making out in closets?
  23. follow friday
    Danny Lempert Is “An Old Gay Man in a Young Man’s Body”Talking tweets with the New York–based stand-up, improviser, and actor.
  26. beautiful things
    Bowen Yang’s Lip-Sync Videos Are Next-Level ArtAn award-worthy collection.
  27. trailer mix
    A Ragtag of Oddballs Show Up in the At Home With Amy Sedaris TrailerMichael Shannon, Ana Gasteyer, Cole Escola, and more join Sedaris next season.
  28. this week in late night
    Late Night Amuses Itself During the ShutdownWhile the government shutdown dragged on, late night turned to Puerto Rico, pimple-popping, and McConaughey impressions.
  29. vulture lists
    Every Parks and Recreation Crossover in The Good PlaceLi’l Sebastian and Paunch Burger, they live!
  30. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert is Hawking Mugs to Buy Meals for Furloughed Government WorkersBuy a dumb mug, feed someone!
  31. last night on late night
    Rachel Brosnahan Thinks Her Awards Belong in the ToiletAnd she still plays Pokémon Go. What a weirdo.
  32. dance break
    Ted Danson Practiced His Good Place Flossing Dance Scene for ‘Weeks’“Pretty much any time you saw Ted between takes, he was getting a flossing tutorial from someone on set.”
  33. whodunnits
    Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Will Solve Clues, Break Hearts, in The LovebirdsTwo lovebirds sittin’ in a tree, S-O-L-V-I-N-G M-U-R-D-E-R-S
  34. specials
    Jimmy Kimmel to Host a Halftime Tribute to Trump Next WeekWill Arnett, Alyssa Milano, and more will also appear.
  35. trailer mix
    Lauren Lapkus and Nick Rutherford Attempt a Threesome in the Unicorn TrailerThe film heads to theaters next month.
  38. sketch comedy
    R. Kelly ‘Wanted to Fight’ Dave Chappelle Over ‘Piss on You’ SketchChappelle and Neal Brennan both recalled the time R. Kelly’s “goons” threatened Chappelle over the sketch in Chicago.
  39. live comedy
    How 45 Live Comedy Shows Got Their NamesFrom It’s a Guy Thing to Killer Unicorns.
  40. do not pass go
    A Monopoly Movie Starring Kevin Hart Is Advancing Toward GoRide Along’s Tim Story is attached to direct.
  41. trailer mix
    Documentary Now! Trailer: John Mulaney Does Company, Cate Blanchett Does ArtIFC’s six-episode season premieres February 20.
  42. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Rachel Bloom Joins Off BookRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  43. stand-up
    Louis C.K. Jokes About Masturbation and ‘Retarded’ Kids at San Jose Show“I like to jerk off, and I don’t like being alone.”
  44. stand-up
    Joel Kim Booster Owns His Stupidity in Very Funny New Stand-up SetWant to laugh?
  45. last night on late night
    The Revolution Will Begin at Newark AirportGive us liberty or give us the TSA.
  46. snl
    Detective Rachel Brosnahan Reports for Duty in This Week’s SNL PromoThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star makes her SNL hosting debut this weekend.
  47. new shows
    Steve Carell and Greg Daniels Reuniting for Space Force Comedy at NetflixIt’s like an Office reunion … but in space.
  50. the great bits
    In Maria Bamford’s Stand-up, Facing Nightmares Is Unusually FunNo comedian provides a more riveting portrayal of their own fear, doubt, and despair.
  51. comedy
    The Unlikely Rise of Schitt’s CreekSchitt doesn’t just happen overnight. Here’s how the cult comedy transformed into a Peak TV success story.
  52. profile
    Dan Levy Made Schitt’s Creek With His Dad. But It’s His Weird Little Baby.Scouting for clothes with the creator of TV’s funniest town.
  53. last night on late night
    D’Arcy Carden Lost Her Mind Prepping for Her Standout Good Place EpisodeHer very special Janet episode came at a great cost.
  54. last night on late night
    Abbi and Ilana Wept While Shooting Their Last Broad City Scene“We could’ve wept as actors, but it was helpful that we were emotional as well.”
  55. last night on late night
    Ted Danson Gets an Entourage of Furloughed Government EmployeesIt’s about time.
  56. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon Joins the Hamilton Cast Because He Does What He WantsWhat are you gonna do about it?
  57. movies
    Jason Reitman Is Making an Original Ghostbusters SequelIt’s different than a reboot.
  58. renewals
    Grace and Frankie Will See Their Wonderful Union Continue for a Sixth SeasonWhat the world needs now is Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda.
  59. vulture recommends
    In Praise of Corporate’s Refreshingly Pessimistic ComedyThe Comedy Central satire is a hilarious beacon for anyone who worries their cynicism is misguided or paranoid.
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