Tom Dreesen, the comedian who led the Comedy Store strike, combated civil rights-era racial tension with comedy in the duo ...

Comedian Margaret Cho says she was pushed into a brutal weight-loss spiral and health crisis after producers told her she was ...

Stand-up comedy great Tom Dreesen, who was an longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra and made hundreds of television ...

The comedian stopped trying to force himself to wake up at 4:30 a.m. ‘Why the hell am I getting up when I really don’t have ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Comedian Josh Johnson discusses why he loves comedy and his new HBO Max standup special, Symphony, with NPR's A Martínez.

Recent features spotlight stand-up comedians who excel at blending sharp social critique with humor, from classic joke-tellers to political satirists. Lists from Cracked showcase performers whose wit ...

For nearly two decades, Glaser has built a reputation for her brutally honest storytelling, razor-sharp observations and ...

Tom Dreesen, a pioneering actor and comedian and Chicago area native, died Wednesday. Dreesen's family announced on social media that he died early Wednesday morning. He was 86.

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