stand-up comedians

an illustration of george carlin and the drama masks

‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ and the Science of Comedy

Comedian George Carlin spent 50 years making audiences laugh. A new documentary looks at how he made them think.…

September 15, 2022

Sebastian Maniscalco Is Scheduled to Spend 2022 Making the World Laugh

The famous comedian’s expressive and physical humor calls attention to the annoying things that people do — or don’t do — in public.…

January 17, 2022

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‘True Story’ Takes Kevin Hart’s Career in a New Direction

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The new Netflix series has allowed the actor to enter a film genre outside of his typical comedic roles.…

December 23, 2021

Photo of Daniel Tosh from his show Tosh.0

Comedy Central Cancels All Live-Action Series, Including the Fan Favorite ‘Tosh.0’

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The classic show isn’t taking the split from the network too hard; instead, its host is using this opportunity to go back to his stand-up roots.…

November 30, 2021

Illustration by Alicia Paauwe for an article on comedy in college

College Can Offer Some Advantages for the Budding Comedian

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

It's not easy being funny, especially when you're a student looking to break into the comedy industry. Luckily, there are some resources you can turn to.…

March 29, 2021

Chris D'Elia performing at the Laugh Factory

Chris D’Elia Demonstrates How Comedy Can Be a Haven for Abusive Men

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The allegations of sexual misconduct against the popular comedian brings up the question yet again: What makes standup such a toxic space?…

July 13, 2020

Ali Wong is best known on the stage of her Netflix comedy specials.

Ali Wong’s Funny and Touching ‘Dear Girls’ Puts Her Comedy to the Page

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Framed as a series of letters to her daughters, the star comedian uses her book to explore life experiences, inequality and her culture with her trademark vulgar hilarity.…

June 11, 2020