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  1. vulture lists
    20 of Tim Robinson’s Best (Non-ITYSL) SketchesDon’t think of this as a list of sketches from SNL, the Second City, and elsewhere. It’s more of a “cosmic gumbo.”
  2. you have to laugh
    Aziz Ansari Needs Good Fortune for His Second Movie AttemptBecause production has been postponed indefinitely owing to the WGA strike.
  3. chat room
    Gabrielle Dennis Will Gladly Injure Herself for ComedyThe Black Lady Sketch Show star has seen the show change a lot in its four seasons, but she remains as committed as ever.
  4. 2023 writers’ strike
    How Will the WGA Strike Affect Late-Night TV?Who’s paying their staff? What’s airing instead? How dark has it gotten?
  5. international affairs
    Conan to Be Borderless Again in Conan O’Brien Must GoThe host cosplays as a Viking, records Norwegian pop, and more in a sneak peek at his upcoming Max travel series.
  6. 2023 writers’ strike
    The Tonight Show Staffers Will Be Placed on Unpaid LeaveMeanwhile, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert are reportedly paying their shows’ staffs during the strike.
  7. 2023 writers’ strike
    Late-Night Hosts to Pay Their Staffs Personally During StrikeThe hosts will personally cover an extra week of compensation during the WGA strike.
  8. trailer mix
    Sarah Silverman Talks Original vs. New Nazis in Someone You LoveYour first look at the comedian’s new special, out May 27 on HBO.
  9. trailer mix
    Wanda Sykes Foretells Jesus’s Return in New SpecialYour first look at I’m an Entertainer, out May 23 on Netflix.
  10. coming soon
    Please Don’t Destroy? More Like Please Do Make a Movie.Conan O’Brien, Bowen Yang, and Meg Stalter will star alongside the trio.
  11. trailer mix
    The Eric Andre Show’s ‘Sexy Season 6’ Is Coming“We broke a lot of hearts, sets, and famous people’s publicists to bring you our most chaotic season so far. We’ve barely recovered.”
  12. stand-up
    What If a Whole Stand-up Special Were About Peanut Butter?Greg Warren dared to go where no comedian has gone before.
  13. politics
    Roy Wood Jr.’s Best Jokes at the 2023 White House Correspondents’ DinnerHe nailed it.
  14. c(omedy)-span
    How to Watch Roy Wood Jr. Host the White House Correspondents DinnerRoy Wood Jr. steps up to the podium to host tonight. Here’s how you can watch it.
  15. the last last late late show
    James Corden Says a Musical Good-bye to The Late Late ShowThe show’s final episode featured a late-night-host reunion, Tom Cruise, Harry Styles, Will Ferrell, and a lot of singing.
  16. stand-up
    The Late Late Show Was a Stand-up HotspotRyan Williams, who booked all of the comedians who performed on the show, reflects on his eight-year run.
  17. trailer mix
    Hannah Gadsby Returns to the Scene of Nanette in New SpecialYour first look at Something Special, which hits Netflix on May 9.
  18. last night on late night
    John Mulaney Briefly Became Jimmy Kimmel’s Adopted SonThe comedian shacked up with Jimmy Kimmel following his rehab stint in 2021.
  19. last night on late night
    Late Night Takes On the Big Cable-News Shake-upCelebrating Tucker Carlson’s firing with lots of jokes about Vladimir Putin and the green M&M.
  20. all bangers all the time
    What’s on Kendall Roy’s Rap Playlist?He loves Griselda but would “never be caught dead in Buffalo.”
  21. exit interview
    How American Auto Navigated Season TwoCreator Justin Spitzer breaks down the workplace sitcom’s recalibrated second season and putting a corporate spin on the Superstore formula.
  22. next month on late night
    The Daily Show News Team To Team Up as HostsCharlamagne Tha God, Michelle Wolf, Ronny Chieng, Lewis Black, and Desus Nice will all get hosting turns.
  23. last night on late night
    Reggie Watts Auditions a ‘Closer Look’ Jingle for Seth MeyersUnemployment looms large.
  24. coachella 2023
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2023LITERAL HIGH: Pusha T’s “Welcome to Cokechella” sign.
  25. stand-up
    Here’s Your First Look at John Mulaney’s New Netflix SpecialBaby J will be “a wide-ranging conversation,” according to the new teaser.
  26. cinephiles
    Brad Evans and Nick Ciarelli: Kings of LetterboxdIn a new sketch, the two film buffs discuss cinema and explain how it’s meant to be seen.
  27. what peep do in the shadows
    Fifth Time’s the Charm for American Peep Show, Bets FXMinnie Driver and Amandla Jahava will star in the pilot from writer Stefani Robinson.
  28. hostage video
    Hank Azaria Makes Amends to Hari Kondabolu for Playing ApuThe actor definitely filmed this promo for Kondabolu’s special Vacation Baby of his own volition.
  29. obits
    Legendary MAD Cartoonist Al Jaffee Dies at 102He shaped the magazine’s tone and sensibility with his iconic “Fold-in” cartoons.
  30. stand-up
    Kyle Kinane and Chris Rock Want You to Change Your PillowsIn their recent specials, both comedians trace different routes to arrive at the same (disgusting) image.
  31. last night on late night
    Late Night Goes All in on Donald Trump’s ArrestEven Jon Stewart got back in the game for the big event.
  32. stand-up
    Mae Martin’s Snow-Globes Joke Is an Instant ClassicWho knew these kitschy souvenirs could be a metaphor for something so deep?
  33. awards
    Idina Menzel Serenades Adam Sandler As Opera ManChris Rock, Conan O’Brien, and others also offered touching tributes to the comedian during his Mark Twain Prize ceremony.
  34. trailer mix
    Mo’Nique Is About to Drop ‘Some Special, Bitch’Thankfully, she and Netflix worked out that lawsuit, so the world gets to see this.
  35. remembrance
    Lance Reddick’s Comedy Journey Was Just Getting StartedJake Weisman, co-creator and co-star of Corporate, reflects on working with the late actor.
  36. trailer mix
    Mae Martin Comes Home to Canada in SAPTheir hour-long comedy special hits Netflix on March 28.
  37. stand-up
    Opey Olagbaju Is a Singular Single ComedianIn a recent set, he breathes new life into one of stand-up’s oldest clichés.
  38. trailer mix
    In the Quasi Trailer, the Super Troopers Gang Gets MedievalBroken Lizard’s latest film is a tale of “love, betrayal, and scandal” inspired by Monty Python.
  39. awards
    Adam Sandler Wins Mark Twain Prize, Critics Be Damned“Everything we do together makes me feel like the critics don’t know what they’re talking about.”
  40. republican party down
    Two Party Down Episodes, Two Snapshots of American PoliticsJohn Enbom explains the satirical echoes in the new season’s spiritual sequel to “California College Conservative Union Caucus.”
  41. the hollywood recorder
    Jeremy, Rajat, and Justin Theroux Blaze the Oscars TrailAll through a roundtable about the “importance” of acting, social issues, and 100 percent real charitable causes.
  42. stath do
    A Sketch That’ll Scratch Your I Think You Should Leave ItchA Whole Lifetime With Jamie Demetriou throws the most unhinged bachelor party of all time.
  43. the future
    6 Stand-ups Analyze ChatGPT’s Attempts to Steal Their Jobs“It’s eerie, but there are comedians who are worse than this.”
  44. stand-up
    How to Watch Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage Live on NetflixMarch 4’s live special will feature pre- and postshow events with Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and more.
  45. trailer mix
    Bert Kreischer’s Story Catches Up With Him In The MachineCo-starring Mark Hamill.
  46. mo’nique
    Mo’Nique Is Ready to Share All of Her SecretsFollowing her 2019 lawsuit against Netflix, her special for the streamer debuts on April 4.
  47. stand-up
    Kill the Propecia JokeJim Jefferies’s latest special features a joke that has been told by at least six other comedians.
  48. cunk up the jam
    Cunk on Earth Is So Perfectly StupidIt’s a show that dares to ask the question, “Were numbers worth less back in ancient times?”
  49. ftw
    The Late Late Show to Be Replaced by Reboot of @midnightStephen Colbert will executive-produce a reboot of the Comedy Central game show.
  50. relaxing things
    Drift Off With Joe Pera’s New PodcastThe comedian is back on his bullshit. The bullshit, in this case? Helping you fall asleep.
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