Tina Fey: Comedy's Brainy Babe New The "Saturday Night Live" writer is behind the "Mean Girls" comedy movie script, too. (Philly.com) "Kid in the Hall" Tells All New Comedian Dave Foley is interviewed by "TV Guide."
"Frasier" Finale Scoop New "TV Guide" has a spoiler alert from the sitcom. "Shorties" Brings Infant's-Eye-View to Stand-Up Comedy New Behind the scenes at "Shorties Watchin' Shorties," the new animated TV series. (The Gateway) Joan Rivers: "Broke and Alone ... in Boston" New The veteran comic discusses her newest show and writing. ("Boston Herald") Is "Friends" the End of Sitcomedy? "USA Today" ponders whether comedy is dead on television. Rowan Atkinson Wins Libel Damages Reports of depression and the comic actor being in danger of a nervous breakdown were untrue. (JAM) Dolly Parton Jokes About "Wardrobe Malfunctions" The country music star spoke of such possibilities while hosting the "Country Music Television Flame Worthy Video Music Awards." (AP / Yahoo) Cable Giant TBS Rebranded for Comedy "Sex and the City" and a real-life version of "Gilligan's Island" are among the funny shows slated for the Superstation. (USA Today) Festival Promises Cannes Laughter Film event eyes comedy this year. (Guardian Unlimited) Political Cartoons Draw on Controversy "Editorial cartoonists on the left and right are proving the sharpest weapon is often a pen as they wade into the fray this political season," reports Fox News. Will Fox Silence "The Simpsons"? Voice actors on strike may force the network to cancel the show. (E!) Nia Vardalos: From Greek Princess to Drag Queen "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star and writer moves on to "Connie and Carla." (CNN) Comedy Rejects Get a Second Chance Comics turned down by others take to the stage, reports NYNewsday. Q&A: Modern Stooges The Farrelly Bros. are at work on a new film adventure, not a bio, with Larry, Moe, and Curly, The Three Stooges. (New Yorker) My Big Fat Green Sequel: "Shrek 2" Newsweek looks at the return of Dreamworks' jolly green ogre. Comedy First: Harold Ramis and the Movies "The New Yorker" presents a look at the comic film director. The History of Jokes and Those Who Collect Them Jim Holt writes in "The New Yorker." (04/17/04) Why Candidates Need to Make Fun of Themselves In the article "Stooping to Conquer," "The New Yorker" analyzes political humor. P.G. Wodehouse: 1960 "Plummie" is an article on the author from "The New Yorker" archives. Howie Mandel: Please Pasta Comedy "Despite his many interests and varied jobs in showbiz, Howie Mandel has never lost touch with his inner comedian," reports "The Saskatoon StarPhoenix." "Superstar USA" to Spoof "American Idol" WB's cruel reality show involves untalented contestants being lied to with praise of how wonderful they are. (Variety / Yahoo) "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" Celebrates 10 Years Cartoon Network's superhero talk show paved the way for "Adult Swim." (STLtoday) Drew Carey Going "Green Screen" New improvisational comedy series to incorporate animation. (E!) The 50 Most Influential Comedy Albums Ignore the numbers and the snub of Jose Jimenez. These are essential recordings (although there is room for quibbles), a creamy serving of great 20th century comedy, mostly of stand-up performances. A sidebar lists "Five Albums for Comics Only" with "valuable lessons for comedians." (Two Drink Minimum)
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