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Comedian Caroline Reid Chats About Her Hilariously Raunchy Alter Ego, Pam Ann

HuffingtonPost.com | Noah Michelson | Posted 05.25.2012

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Caroline Reid cannot step four feet into an airport without being mobbed and she has no one but herself to blame. The Australian comedian, better know...

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WATCH: 'SNL' Mocks Catch Phrase Comics

Posted 05.21.2012

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Saturday's "SNL" season finale may have primarily served as a farewell to longtime cast member Kristen Wiig, but if there's one web-exclusive video th...

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First Annual New York Funny Songs Fest!

Barbara Holm | Posted 05.14.2012

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June 7-11 marks the first annual New York Funny Songs Fest: a musical comedy festival in the lower eastside of New York City. My ukulele and I can't wait to go!

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Q&A With Jim Gaffigan: 'Hot Pocket' Comedian Reaches Out to Our Wounded Soldiers (VIDEO)

Joshua Kors | Posted 05.08.2012

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Jim Gaffigan recently spoke with me about why he's reaching out to military families, why becoming famous has been both a blessing and a curse, and why his stand-up doesn't need swear words to hit home.

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In Defense Of Whitney Cummings

BuzzFeed | Posted 05.02.2012

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Whitney Cummings isn't my thing. I've watched clips of her stand-up on YouTube, and almost always closed the browser before she was done talking. Joke...

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Alt Comic Vs. Club Comic: The New Bloods Vs. Crips?

Phoebe Robinson | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Video, Alt Comedy, Marc Maron, Club Comedy, Bill Burr, Stand-Up Comedy, Alternative Comedy, Alt Comedy Club Comedy, Funny Women, Alt Comics, New York Times, Club Comics, David Cross, Comedy News

If comics spend all their time and energy fighting over who's right, they're going to miss out on what's right. And what's right is being funny, something that people forget is completely subjective.

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The Humor Code: Comedians Versus Science at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Peter McGraw and Joel Warner | Posted 04.26.2012

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We managed to carry on a wide-ranging conversation on everything from comedians' drinking problems to the gender inequality to whether or not science has anything to offer stand-up comics.

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WATCH: Tompkins Reveals Hilarious 'Best Week Ever' Production Issues

Posted 04.22.2012

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If you missed the premier of Paul F. Tompkins' "Laboring Under Delusions" on Saturday, here's a quick clip to help you work through the regret. Cer...

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Paul F. Tompkins Works to Make You Laugh in Laboring Under Delusions

Louis Peitzman | Posted 04.20.2012

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Paul F. Tompkins' new Comedy Central special is all about work -- namely those less-than-glamorous jobs you take in pursuit of a show-business career. I spoke to PFT about his career and the advice he'd give to anyone stuck in a dead-end job.

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Denver Comic Ben Roy Talks New Album, Denver Comedy Scene

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 05.08.2012

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Denver stand-up comedian Ben Roy is one of the most energetic and naturally funny comics in the local comedy scene. Roy has been performing solo on co...

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10 Memoir Titles for a Feature Act

J-L Cauvin | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Comedy Road Stories, Book Titles, Comedy, Comedians, Comedy Tours, Stand-Ups, Stand-Up Comedy, Feature Comedians, Comedy News

Everyone clamors for a book by star comedians who reflect on their rise to success. But what about feature (the guy or gal between the emcee and the headliner) comedians -- the stop on the way to headliner success for some, or the purgatory of comedy for many?

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How to Get Along With a Struggling Comedian

J-L Cauvin | Posted 04.11.2012

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Inspired by the "Broken Windows" theory of crime prevention, I present the "Broken Compliments and Questions About Comedy" theory on making comedians, who are struggling in the increasingly weakening middle class of comedy, happier day-to-day.

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Bridgetown Comedy Fest: Founder Andy Wood Dishes on Portland's Comedy Revival

Peter McGraw and Joel Warner | Posted 04.11.2012

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There's no question Portland is now firmly established on the national comedy map -- and the credit goes largely to Andy Wood, an electrical engineer turned comic who helped launch Bridgetown, running this week from April 12 to 15.

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Will The Gay Comedians Please Stand Up?

BlackBookMag.com | Posted 04.11.2012

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During his act, comedian James Adomian sometimes breaks from his deep voice while delivering his jokes. Slipping into an effeminate affectation, he sh...

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JOKE: Rita Rudner On Romance

Posted 04.10.2012

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"I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." —Rita Rudner "Marriages don't ...

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WATCH: Heckler Gets Destroyed

Posted 04.06.2012

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UPDATE: The original video of the comedian being heckled has since been removed from YouTube. However, in the short time it was up, it inspired a he...

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VIDEO GOLD: George Carlin Loves "Stuff"

Posted 04.02.2012

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See More Laughs (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createE...

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WATCH: Late Night Stand-Up Rewind

Posted 03.31.2012

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Every week, late night TV shows feature sets by some of the best stand-up comics in the country. To ensure that you don't miss another performance...

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WATCH: Adorable Little Girl Tries Stand-Up

Posted 03.27.2012

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Finally, someone has the nerve to stick it to glossy paper. Little Teddie may not be a great stand-up comedian yet, but she's got two big things go...

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Kathy Griffin Pokes Fun At Oprah Winfrey On 'Inside Comedy'

Posted 05.22.2012

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David Steinberg sat down to talk with Kathy Griffin on "Inside Comedy" (Thu., 11 p.m. ET on Showtime) about her comedic influences and the evolution o...

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SXSW Comedy Recap: Days 7 and 8

Samantha Pitchel | Posted 05.19.2012

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Though I just spent 60+ hours of a sleepless week watching stand-up, sketch, and improv, I'm itching to do it all over again.

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'RHOC': Vicki Still Yelling At Gretchen Over Slade's Stand-Up

Posted 05.13.2012

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Picking up right where the drama ended last week on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" (Tue., 9 p.m. ET on Bravo), Vicki turned her rage over Slad...

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HuffPost Comedy Is Going To SXSW

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 03.07.2012

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Good news! We're pleased to announce that HuffPost Comedy will be spending the next 10 days in Austin, Texas to cover South By Southwest's amazing Com...

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Profile of Chicago Comic Cameron Esposito

John V. Santore | Posted 05.07.2012

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This audio report profiles Chicago comic Cameron Esposito, who will be performing at this year's SXSW.

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'Inside Comedy': Sarah Silverman Tells One Of Her Earliest Jokes

Posted 03.02.2012

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Sarah Silverman was David Steinberg's guest on "Inside Comedy" (Thu., 11 p.m. EST on Showtime) Thursday night. Steinberg asked the "Jesus Is Magic...

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