Jerry Seinfeld dropped by "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday to do what he does best: Stand-up comedy. After discussing his new web series "Com...
There are comics like Jerry Seinfeld who are good at what they do. Then there are comics like Eddie Pepitone who are just freaks of nature.
During my week in San Francisco, there were so many tantalizing events it was hard to decide what to see. The 12th Annual Sf Sketchfest was an ambitious undertaking, featuring 166 shows, lasting three and a half weeks and showcasing some of the best talent performing today.
There are a lot of funny gay guys -- self-loathing can really help form a sense of humor -- but we don't have a variety of gay men as comedy role models.
Michael Showalter is perhaps best known for co-writing and starring in Wet Hot American Summer, but Showalter has been finding new ways to make people laugh since he was a member of the sketch comedy troupe The State, on MTV.
The Little Modern is a special place for comedians, improvisers and audiences. It is a magical, DIY paradise where anything is possible.
While C.K.'s decision to push back the fourth season of Louie will certainly give him time write poignant, funny scripts, it's also going to drive anticipation and expectations even higher than normal.
As a journalist I wrote about the bravery of so many others -- Hill was just one of hundreds of women I profiled and opined about. I spoke openly of their bravery. I was not ready to own mine.
A unique collaboration between organized labor and community groups is energizing apprenticeship programs by tapping traditionally neglected or underutilized pools of talent mainly from low-wealth and minority neighborhoods.
When asked how to get out of jury duty, Rob replies, "Get arrested." He did four years ago. And now he's all set. "So, be a man, and then also commit crimes."
You can never promote a product to buyers without testing it for its strengths and flaws, same with performing stand-up comedy.
After longtime "Late Show" comedy booker Eddie Brill was relieved of his booking duties due to comments he made about female stand-ups at the beginni...
Aziz Ansari's blog is called "Aziz Is Bored," but it's hard to picture the 29-year-old comic in anything less than a state of manic excitement. Fr...
This audio report profiles Chicago comic Cameron Esposito, who will be performing at this year's SXSW.
"I did three minutes during open mic, got a few laughs and caught the bug."...
Arj Baker is a rock star -- a rock star comedian, actor, and writer. His improvisational style makes every show a bit different, so you can go at least twice to get your fill while he's in town.
During a recent stand-up set, comedian Mike E. Winfield noticed a man front row and center who had fallen asleep at his table. Instead of letting t...
Jon Dore and Rory Scovel are two very funny up-and-coming comedians, who both had the good fortune to be booked for a spot on Conan. Unfortunately, th...
"I saw an interview with a woman who said, 'My husband and I planned it perfectly. We are going to run out of money for our family budget right on May...
Ever been stood up by a service person after patiently sitting at home for the entire two-hour appointment time window? Comedian Eugene Mirman recentl...
If you've never experienced Pete Holmes' stand-up comedy, prepare to have your mind blown! OK, maybe we're over selling him, but this bit from Holmes'...
Comedy Central's "Friday Night Stand Up" season is coming to a close, and HuffPost Comedy has your last sneak peek right here. We've been bringing you...
In March 2005, the comedy world lost one of its greats when Mitch Hedberg passed away suddenly while traveling in New Jersey. Hedberg's cult following...
A new season of Comedy Central's "Friday Night Stand Up" has begun, and HuffPost Comedy has your weekly sneak peek right here. Check back every week f...
When I interviewed Jerry Seinfeld for Growing Up Laughing, he told me how anxious he was when he made his Tonight Show debut. I found this cli...
