Comedic superstar Tig Notaro joins Nicolle Wallace on “The Best People” for a wide ranging and candid interview on the healing nature of comedy and her Oscar nomination for producing the deeply personal documentary, “Come See Me in the Good Light.” The film explores the life and death of her dear friend, the late poet and activist Andrea Gibson, who passed after a hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer in July of 2025. Notaro also talks about what’s off limits in comedy (not much!) and opens up on her falli ...

In 1975, a young producer named Lauren Michaels created a bold new comedy show that began each week with the words live from New York. Since that time, Saturday Night Live has done far more than just survive. a feat in itself.It has been the breeding ground for generations of our funniest comics. So, we decided with awards and accolades pouring his way to spend some time with Lauren Michaels and his troop to see how they pull it off after all these years. It just so happens that the week we picked to be wit ...

Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents a sparkling, funny new version of Philip Barry’s 1928 comedy by the Tony-winning playwright, who died last year. https://t.co/vWa0sX1Zy4 ...

Gen Z creator Jake Shane will harness his offbeat comedy, and 5.5 million followers, to sell the European gummy brand to U.S. customers. https://t.co/jvs1yFut9p (Photo: Carly Sharp) https://t.co/ZLp4hNFOir ...

Dawn French stars in this British comedy as a woman married to a man who is prematurely declared dead—a doctor’s mistake that soon proves lucrative. https://t.co/cP4unlbfxl ...

Don't let anxiety win. You know what. Growing up, I was a very underconfident child.I did not know what I wanted to do in my life. Right. I remember till maybe age 8, there were only three things that I loved.Food, football, and eating food after playing football. That's it. Right.I did not know what I like doing. You know, the thing is I was a very enthusiastic child. I was everyone's friend but I did not have my very own friend.You know what I'm saying. So it was very it was a good time for me but very di ...

We want you to know that Americans aren't about hate, we're about love. >> Brendan Hunt arrived to Boom in the late 90s. Like many other comedians, moving to Amsterdam sounded like a risky career move.Or maybe not. >> When I was doing improv in Chicago in the late '9s, there was this thing called Boom Chicago that you would hear about, and it was sort of in hushed, mythical tones, like apparently they do improv in Amsterdam. Amsterdam.You ever been there. You've been there. You ever been there. None of us e ...

out of it. >> In June, Boom Chicago held an alumni reunion. >> From the back, may we please have the suggestion of another object.>> A can opener. >> A can opener. Sex with me is like a can opener.You're better off with the electric version. >> Former cast members came back. >> Sorry, I kind of forgot your name again.What was it. Oh, like de >> not just to reminisce, but to perform. >> I'm so grateful for Jeff Bezos.>> Yeah, me too. I think it's cool that he's sending people up in space to work out their pr ...

[music] I want to tell you all about the most important people in my life. They aren't the ones that bring me flowers when I'm sick. That would be a lot of flowers.They are the ones that tilt their head and say, "How are you?" Really. They're the ones that roast me in public. [laughter] The ones that see me in my wheelchair and still make DUI jokes.You know, the ones that don't think I might shatter if they breathe on me too hard. I call them good jerks. And I think we all need them.And I didn't always feel ...

Back in US comedy circles, word spread. Josh Meyers, Seth's younger brother, and Ike Baron Holtz were hired 25 years ago. >> I had extensions put in, Dad.>> Oh my god. >> I'm sorry, Dad. >> Today, Baron Holtz is an actor in a scent.>> Do I smell. I didn't go home last night. >> Yes.You You really smell like vodka. >> Oh, just vodka. That's fine.>> Nominated for an Emmy for his role in the Apple TV show, The Studio. The Pope on a roller coaster. >> An early Boom Chicago comedy lesson.Avoid cheap jokes. The r ...