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Johnathan Szeles (1958–2022), comedian and magician known as The Amazing Johnathan - legacy.com - Las Vegas - San Francisco
legacy.com
23.02.2022

Johnathan Szeles (1958–2022), comedian and magician known as The Amazing Johnathan

Johnathan Szeles was a comedian and stage magician known as The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime headliner in Las Vegas.Szeles got his start performing magic on the streets of San Francisco before getting a break with several TV appearances. He was featured on TV shows including “Late Night with David Letterman” and “Comic Strip Live,” and he had comedy specials on Comedy Central.

Comedian Heather McDonald collapses, fractures skull during set - nypost.com
nypost.com
07.02.2022

Comedian Heather McDonald collapses, fractures skull during set

Instagram story on the night of Feb. 5 to address fans from the hospital.“So, I’m in the emergency room, I look weird,” she began.

Gwyneth Paltrow can sell ‘orgasm candles’ since ‘she’s gorgeous’: Russell Howard - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
20.12.2021

Gwyneth Paltrow can sell ‘orgasm candles’ since ‘she’s gorgeous’: Russell Howard

Goop store raised eyebrows when it released candles with names like “This Smells Like My Orgasm” and “This Smells Like My Vagina.”“I think because I do a topical news show it feels like every other week in the past five years she’s had a new bizarre product,” he explained, “whether it’s a candle that smells like her orgasm or whatever.

‘The Office’ actor Brian Baumgartner boasts making $1M on Cameo app - nypost.com - USA
nypost.com
19.11.2021

‘The Office’ actor Brian Baumgartner boasts making $1M on Cameo app

fortune on Cameo.Baumgartner, 48, was relatively unknown until he landed the role of bumbling accountant Kevin Malone on the US version of the hit sitcom “The Office,” which also starred Steve Carrell, John Krasinksi, Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms and Bj Novak, among other now-beloved comic actors to have worked on the long-running NBC series.The show ended after nine seasons in 2013, but that was just the beginning of Baumgartner’s career as Cameo’s “most bankable star,” so-dubbed in a

Mort Sahl (1927–2021), influential stand-up comedian - legacy.com
legacy.com
27.10.2021

Mort Sahl (1927–2021), influential stand-up comedian

Mort Sahl was a stand-up comedian who pioneered a conversational style of comedy that influenced generations of comics.When Sahl began doing stand-up in the early 1950s, comedy was still evolving from its vaudeville roots, and nobody was doing quite what he’d do when he first stepped on a stage. Carrying a newspaper under one arm, Sahl offered a rapid-fire, conversational patter that sounded utterly natural and unscripted (and it often was – Sahl frequently improvised).

Robin Williams’ daughter begs to stop ‘spamming’ her with impersonator videos - nypost.com
nypost.com
14.10.2021

Robin Williams’ daughter begs to stop ‘spamming’ her with impersonator videos

the late great Robin Williams — especially not his daughter Zelda Williams.Costa posted a skit on Tuesday, titled “ROBIN Test Footage Scene,” where he impersonated Williams during his 1982 “Mork & Mindy” days.Zelda, 32, expressed her irritation with the five-minute clip, saying she’s sick of people sending her videos of people acting like her father.“Guys, I’m only saying this because I don’t think it’ll stop until I acknowledge it… please, stop sending me the ‘test footage’.

Jay Leno admits comedians have to ‘adapt’ their jokes to fit cancel culture - nypost.com - USA
nypost.com
30.09.2021

Jay Leno admits comedians have to ‘adapt’ their jokes to fit cancel culture

People Every Day podcast about the era of cancel culture.The comedian has been on the receiving end of cancel culture when he was criticized for his history of racist jokes about Asian-Americans.During the podcast interview, the “Tonight Show” alum also explained his metamorphosis in the comedy industry and likened the change to being an athlete. “In football, you have certain rules.

‘SNL’ alum Jim Breuer cancels clubs requiring vax proof: It’s ‘segregation’ - nypost.com - Michigan
nypost.com
14.09.2021

‘SNL’ alum Jim Breuer cancels clubs requiring vax proof: It’s ‘segregation’

trending hard on Twitter.“Also the Royal Oak Theater in Michigan, due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations … I am also not doing those shows,” he added.“I know I’m going to sacrifice a lot of money, but I’m not going to be enslaved to the system or money.”The funny guy emphasized that vaccination is “a choice,” and has decided to cancel bookings at venues that don’t align with his values.

Jeanne Robertson (1943–2021), humorist known for family-friendly laughs - legacy.com - USA - Indiana - North Carolina
legacy.com
30.08.2021

Jeanne Robertson (1943–2021), humorist known for family-friendly laughs

Jeanne Robertson was a humorist who was known for her wholesome stories of family life, featured on YouTube and Sirius XM.Robertson began her career in public speaking as a young woman, when she was crowned Miss North Carolina 1963 and went on to win Miss Congeniality in the year’s Miss America pageant. She continued taking speaking engagements after her year as Miss North Carolina, in addition to working as a physical education teacher.

Sean Lock (1963–2021), English comedian known for “8 Out of 10 Cats” - legacy.com - Britain
legacy.com
18.08.2021

Sean Lock (1963–2021), English comedian known for “8 Out of 10 Cats”

Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor known for the British TV show “8 Out of 10 Cats.”Lock’s early work included a supporting role in 1993’s “Newman and Baddiel in Pieces” and his own radio show, “15 Minutes of Misery.” The latter evolved into “15 Storeys High,” first for radio and then transitioning to TV in 2002. In 2005, Lock began appearing as a team captain in “8 Out of 10 Cats,” which ran on Comedy Central in the U.S.

Ellen’s ‘farewell’ message: We gave away a half-billion dollars - nypost.com
nypost.com
09.08.2021

Ellen’s ‘farewell’ message: We gave away a half-billion dollars

toxic workplace environment behind the scenes — a bombshell that made the boundary-breaking comedian seem like a hypocrite for her “be kind” catchphrase.

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson set comedy benefit for 9/11 charities - nypost.com
nypost.com
09.08.2021

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson set comedy benefit for 9/11 charities

Variety reported. “It’s nice to be able to do this with friends and people we love.”The comedy commemoration, entitled “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration,” will feature an all-star lineup of comics, including Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Michael Che, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes.

Iconic Borscht Belt comic Jackie Mason dead at 93 - nypost.com - New York
nypost.com
25.07.2021

Iconic Borscht Belt comic Jackie Mason dead at 93

according to The New York Times, which first reported his death. An ordained rabbi, Mason was frequently stopped on the street wherever he went, and always took the time to listen, Felder said.

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color - legacy.com
legacy.com
24.05.2021

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color

Paul Mooney was a pioneering comic who was the writer for Richard Pryor, “In Living Color,” and “Chappelle’s Show.”Mooney had a long relationship with legendary comedian Richard Pryor (1940–2005), writing for his stand-up act, his skits on “Saturday Night Live,” and for Pryor’s popular comedy albums. He was also the head writer on “The Richard Pryor Show.” Mooney was also an actor who played characters on “Chappelle’s Show,” where he was also a writer.

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color - legacy.com
legacy.com
19.05.2021

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color

Richard Pryor (1940–2005), writing for his stand-up act, his skits on “Saturday Night Live,” and for Pryor’s popular comedy albums. He was also the head writer on the “Richard Pryor Show.” Mooney was also an actor who played characters on “Chappelle’s Show,’ where he was also a writer.

John Mulaney’s first live shows since rehab are sold out — more to come? - nypost.com - Pennsylvania
nypost.com
05.05.2021

John Mulaney’s first live shows since rehab are sold out — more to come?

“wait list.”The venue warns that a “vaccine or negative COVID test is required” to attend.In December, the “Big Mouth” star entered a rehab facility in Pennsylvania for 60 days for treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction, Page Six exclusively reported. In February, he exited the program and entered outpatient care.“John has completed 60 days in rehab, and now he’s in outpatient sober care.

Bill Burr predicts feminists will go ‘nuts’ over his Grammys 2021 appearance - nypost.com
nypost.com
15.03.2021

Bill Burr predicts feminists will go ‘nuts’ over his Grammys 2021 appearance

one person wrote, calling Burr’s quip about the piano solo “just unnecessarily disrespectful.” Another person, however, called Burr the “GOAT” or “greatest of all time” for his joke about “feminists,” saying, “Rare comedian that will joke about stuff like this.”“The problem is it wasnt funny lmao,” someone replied.“I feel like there’s a section of comedians that don’t even try to do humor they just want to upset groups of people so a certain group of people can go ‘lololol triggered.’ Really

Bill Burr defends controversial ‘Mandalorian’ co-star Gina Carano - nypost.com - Hollywood - Germany
nypost.com
03.03.2021

Bill Burr defends controversial ‘Mandalorian’ co-star Gina Carano

who was recently fired from the Disney+ show over controversial tweets. The 38-year-old mixed martial arts pioneer — who played ex-stormtrooper Cara Dune on the “Star Wars” spinoff — had tweeted in February that the treatment of conservatives in Hollywood was akin to that of Jews in Nazi Germany.

Sampson McCormick stirs up uneasy conversations in gay rom-com ‘Love the One You’re With’ - www.metroweekly.com - county Love
metroweekly.com
05.02.2021

Sampson McCormick stirs up uneasy conversations in gay rom-com ‘Love the One You’re With’

ethical polyamory.”The D.C.-bred comedian and filmmaker isn’t joking, but rather elaborating on major themes in Love the One You’re With, a provocative new feature film he wrote and executive produced. The movie follows longtime couple Miles (Donnie Hue Frazier) and Avery (Anthony Bawn) as they navigate the pitfalls of monogamy in an age “when you’ve got your next option at your fingertips,” says McCormick.“I think a lot of people are poly now because we’ve got the internet.

‘Simpsons’ writer Marc Wilmore dead at 57 from COVID-19 - nypost.com
nypost.com
01.02.2021

‘Simpsons’ writer Marc Wilmore dead at 57 from COVID-19

tweeted on Sunday. “My brother was the kindest, gentlest, funniest, lion of an angel I’ve ever known.

David Lander (1947-2020), Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley’ - legacy.com
legacy.com
06.12.2020

David Lander (1947-2020), Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley’

Falling Down Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn’t Tell Nobody. He went on to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.pic.twitter.com/G804z4F5bRDavid Lander was brilliantly funny.

Poppy Champlin’s Return to Comedy - www.metroweekly.com
metroweekly.com
12.11.2020

Poppy Champlin’s Return to Comedy

need that laughter, you need that serotonin it creates, you need that salve, especially now. It calms your soul when you find that place of laughter.“So it’s going to be great to hear the sound of laughter again.

Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special for fall - nypost.com
nypost.com
12.08.2020

Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special for fall

“How to Medical” on April 23, went viral on TikTok, Twitter and other social media platforms. In it, Cooper plays Trump talking about “light” and “disinfectant” as possible coronavirus cures, with a confused Dr.

Comedian John Crist returns to social media after sexual misconduct allegations - nypost.com
nypost.com
18.07.2020

Comedian John Crist returns to social media after sexual misconduct allegations

accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women last fall.In a video that was shared on Wednesday to Instagram and Facebook, Crist said that he spent the break “working on my own mental health and my recovery and healing.”That also included some time in a treatment facility writes People.com.“I made a lot of poor choices in my personal life,” Crist said in the video.“I’ve made a lot of decisions that hurt myself, that hurt other people and that embarrassed myself and had consequences, and I can

Meet 7 emerging comics keeping the laughs going during the pandemic - nypost.com - city Sandler
nypost.com
23.06.2020

Meet 7 emerging comics keeping the laughs going during the pandemic

coronavirus has killed concerts and open mikes for the time being, but comedy has proved to be essential during the pandemic.

56 April Fools’ Day jokes from comedians and commentators - nypost.com
nypost.com
01.04.2020

56 April Fools’ Day jokes from comedians and commentators

If we ever needed a laugh, it’s now. Coronavirus pandemic or not, we couldn’t let April Fools’ Day go by without an annual roundup, so The Post asked comedians and commentators — well known or not — to hit us with their best jokes, funny bits and tweets.

Jack Black was ‘absolute d–k’ in interviews, TV host says - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
04.03.2020

Jack Black was ‘absolute d–k’ in interviews, TV host says

A British television host has slammed Jack Black, branding him as a vile movie star who was uniformly rude every time they met.

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