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    F Is for Family: Bill Burr’s Love Letter to the ’70s“In spite of the cynicism,” Alanna Ubach says, “love is the foundation of the comedy. It is all heart at the core of the show.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    It’s Time to Appreciate SNL’s ‘Riley’ Sketch, Bitch“I was like, This is almost offensive,” comedian Sam Taggart remembers, “but at the same time, I’m happy that this is happening.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    Take a Bite Out of Horowitz & SpectorFor Julie Klausner, the ’80s public-access duo were “the women I had been waiting for my whole life.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    Can a Boneless-Chicken Commercial Be Art?Late Night writer Ben Warheit shares his love for “I Ate the Bones.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    Adult Swim’s Delocated, a Reality-TV OracleSam Richardson shares his love for Jon Glaser’s irreverent, “toothless in the best way” series.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Likable Unlikability of Sharon Horgan’s PullingComedian Jena Friedman explains why the comedy is so worth watching.
    By Bethy Squires
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    South Side Wasn’t Trying to Prove Its Own ImportanceAbbott Elementary writer-producer Brittani Nichols says the series spoke to her “in a way that no other television show ever has.”
    By Bethy Squires
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    This Fool Is the Bad-Dude Representation TV NeedsComedian Marcella Arguello breaks down why the Hulu comedy deserves your attention.
    By Jesse Raub
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    The Bold Satirical Silliness of Black DynamiteStand-up Matt Braunger explains why the 2009 blaxploitation send-up is so worth watching.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Deserved So Much MoreFun rowdy screenings in theaters, for starters, according to comedian Fortune Feimster.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Tracing the Influence of Hollywood Shuffle With Open Mike EagleRapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle breaks down the trailblazing 1987 comedy.
    By Erik Abriss
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    The Crude, ‘Completely Nuts’ Charm of Conker’s Bad Fur DayComedian and writer Steven Castillo dives deep on his love for the 2001 Nintendo 64 game.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Absurdist Comedy Genius of ‘Achewood’Comedian Jes Tom dives deep into their love for Chris Onstad’s webcomic.
    By Ian Goldstein
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    The Rich, Theatrical, Very Not Normal Charm of Los EspookysAmber Ruffin unloads her love for Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen’s HBO comedy series.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Gentlemen Broncos, a Celebration of Nerdy Sci-Fi CheeseCartoonist Mimi Pond reflects on why she loves the 2009 film so much.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Surprising Queer Joy of D.E.B.S.Jenny Hagel breaks down why the 2004 comedy deserves more fans.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Sisters Brothers Is the Rare Laugh-Out-Loud NovelComedian Josh Gondelman explains why Patrick deWitt’s book is so worth reading.
    By Jesse Raub
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    The Wrong Guy Is the Right Choice for Fans of IdiocracyReggie Watts breaks down why the 1997 Dave Foley comedy is perfect for those who appreciate high-level stupidity.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Bruce McCulloch Admires the ‘Ferocious’ Comedy of Julie NolkeThe Canadian comedian comes highly recommended by the Kids in the Hall star.
    By Bethy Squires
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    It’s Never Too Late to Enter Garth Marenghi’s DarkplaceStephen Merchant explains why the 2004 series is so worth watching.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Whitest Kids U’Know Made Abraham Lincoln the Perfect DickA Black Lady Sketch Show’s Robin Thede goes deep on her love for the sketch.
    By Bethy Squires
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    In Praise of Four Lions, ‘the Muslim Blazing Saddles’Stand-up Alex Edelman goes deep on his love for the 2010 black comedy.
    By Ian Goldstein
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    The ‘Incredible Treasure Chest’ of Homestar RunnerMurderville’s Krister Johnson on the website that inspired him to create stupid comedy thoughtfully.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Messy Honesty of Mae Martin’s Feel GoodStand-up Naomi Ekperigin explains why the comedy-drama series is so worth watching.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Revisiting Adam Resnick’s Brilliant 2014 Memoir With Tom Scharpling“It’s just the funniest book I’ve ever read.”
    By Ian Goldstein
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    A Shout-Out to Coach Beard and Brendan Hunt, the Quiet Hero of Ted LassoAshley Nicole Black of A Black Lady Sketch Show breaks down his greatness.
    By Jen Chaney
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    It’s Never Too Late to Step Inside the Onion’s Sex HouseRevisiting the brilliant 2012 web series with comedy writer Jen Spyra.
    By Ian Goldstein
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    Why Robert Benchley Was the Master of Comedy About NothingA chat with Merrill Markoe about what she learned from her favorite Algonquin humorist.
    By Bethy Squires
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    It’s Always the Perfect Time to Watch Living SingleComedian and writer Yassir Lester explains why the ’90s Fox sitcom holds up so well.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Relax in the Warm TV Bath of The OrvilleComedian Moshe Kasher breaks down why he loves the Seth MacFarlane series so much.
    By Bethy Squires
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    How The Ben Stiller Show Influenced a Generation of Sketch-Comedy WritersSNL senior writer Bryan Tucker explains why the show is worth a rewatch.
    By Will Harris
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    This Just Might Be the Perfect Comedy SketchAccording to Seth Meyers.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Anthony Jeselnik Wants You to Fall Deep Into ClickHoleThe stand-up breaks down why he loves the humor site’s “absurd darkness” so much.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Before In Living Color, There Was Robert Townsend’s Partners in CrimeComedy writer-producer Diallo Riddle explains why these HBO specials deserve more recognition.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Unique Beauty of Brother Theodore’s ‘Stand-up Tragedy’Penn Jillette breaks down why the late comedian deserves more recognition today.
    By Will Harris
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    Tim Heidecker Highly Recommends You Visit BranchburgNot a lot of people know Cory and Brendan’s comedy. Heidecker wants to change that.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Eddie Izzard on the Scene-Stealing Ensemble of Galaxy QuestTalking with the British comedian about why the 1999 comedy deserves more fans.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Scammy Charm of Kaitlin Olson and The MickSNL cast member Chris Redd explains why he loves the canceled Fox comedy so much.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Why Aparna Nancherla Loves Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth SalarymanIt’s a food show, it’s a travel show, and it’s a truly unhinged comedy.
    By Bethy Squires
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    The Refreshingly Genuine Sweetness of Joe Pera Talks With YouSNL alum and A.P. Bio creator Mike O’Brien breaks down what makes this Adult Swim show so great.
    By Bethy Squires
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    How Phil Hendrie Transforms Stupidity Into Brilliant ComedyComedian Jon Glaser breaks down what makes Hendrie such a funny genius.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Why Kenan Thompson Is the Most Underrated SNL Cast Member EverComedian Ron Funches breaks down the unique genius of the longtime SNL star.
    By Erik Abriss
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    The ’90s Kids’ Shows That Informed Adam Conover’s Comedy the MostThe TruTV host breaks down why Square One TV and Beakman’s World were so influential.
    By Erik Abriss
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    What Joe Schmo 2 Taught John Levenstein About Crafting Surprising ComedyThe Kroll Show and Arrested Development writer-producer breaks down this reality-TV gem.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Emily Heller Explains Why Detroiters Is the Best Comedy You’re Not WatchingTim Robinson and Sam Richardson’s Comedy Central series deserves way more love.
    By Erik Abriss
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    It’s Time for SNL Alum Danitra Vance to Get Her DueComedian Marina Franklin breaks down why the underappreciated cast member deserves more recognition.
    By Will Harris
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    Inside Nighty Night and the Bravery of British Comedy With David CrossThe comedian breaks down why Julia Davis’s dark British comedy is so worth watching.
    By Bethy Squires
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    Jessi Klein on the Offbeat, Anarchic Humor of The Young Ones“Mainly this unbridled expression of emotion on something that was technically a silly sitcom really tickled me.”
    By Erik Abriss
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    Adam Resnick Breaks Down the Surreal W.C. Fields Comedy Million Dollar Legs“It was so strange, it actually creeped me out a little. Which is my sweet spot, I guess.”
    By Will Harris
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    Wyatt Cenac on the Eddie Murphy–Produced CBS Pilot What’s Alan Watching?The comedian looks back on the bizarre pilot featuring Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Ellen Cleghorne, and more.
    By Bethy Squires
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