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SXSW Comedy Recap: Days 7 and 8

Samantha Pitchel | Posted 05.19.2012 | Comedy
Samantha Pitchel

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.

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

Posted 05.13.2012 | TV

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...

HuffPost Comedy Is Going To SXSW

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 03.07.2012 | Comedy

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...

Profile of Chicago Comic Cameron Esposito

John V. Santore | Posted 05.07.2012 | Chicago
John V. Santore

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

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

Posted 03.02.2012 | TV

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...

Slade Bashes Tamra And Vicki In Stand-Up On 'Real Housewives'

Posted 04.29.2012 | TV

Gretchen's boyfriend Slade joined her at the improv with a stand-up comedy routine on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" (Tue., 9 p.m. EST on Brav...

When a Heckler Goes Too Far

G.L.O.C. | Posted 04.25.2012 | Comedy
G.L.O.C.

Any stand-up worth their weight in salt has had to face the dreaded heckler. In the case with Gaby Dunn, the heckler turns out to be terrifying and you end up feeling personally threatened.

WATCH: Late Night Stand-Up Rewind For The Week

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 02.25.2012 | Comedy

The Internet has a way of sharing Internet-ready comedy clips and celebrity interviews from late night talk shows, but what about stand-up performance...

Shakopee, MN: Pilot Turned Comedian Celebrates One Year Of Laughs

shakopee.patch.com | Posted 02.22.2012 | Business

"I did three minutes during open mic, got a few laughs and caught the bug."...

Ross Luippold

Jim Gaffigan To Self-Release Next Special

HuffingtonPost.com | Ross Luippold | Posted 02.15.2012 | Comedy

Jim Gaffigan announced early Wednesday that he will release his next stand-up special, "Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe," exclusively as a download on his ...

Joan Rivers Does Stand-Up In Wyoming

Posted 04.16.2012 | TV

Joan Rivers is used to handling a rough crowd, and on "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best" (Tues., 9 p.m. EST on WE) she had to use all her experience in...

Arj Barker: Rockstar Comic

Ruth Gerson | Posted 04.08.2012 | Entertainment
Ruth Gerson

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.

WATCH: Late Night Stand-Up Rewind

Posted 02.04.2012 | Comedy

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...

Chris Rock Explains What Makes Bill Cosby 'The Greatest'

Posted 02.03.2012 | TV

Chris Rock talked to "Inside Comedy" host David Steinberg about the legacy of two of the funniest black stand-up comedians in history, Bill Cosby and ...

It's Funny Because It's True...

Vanessa Pinto | Posted 04.01.2012 | San Francisco
Vanessa Pinto

One of my favorite things to do is watch stand-up comedy -- especially when it's funny because it's true. And in S.F., there's a woman named Dixie De La Tour who feels the same way about real life stories as they relate to sex and gender.

WATCH: Late Night Stand-Up Rewind

Posted 01.29.2012 | Comedy

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...

J.B. Smoove Experiences 'Real New York' On 'The Ruckus'

Posted 03.28.2012 | TV

J.B. Smoove works mostly in Los Angeles, but he grew up in the New York area, so he's always excited to make his way home. On Comedy Central's new sta...

WATCH: Late Night Stand-Up Rewind

Posted 01.21.2012 | Comedy

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...

The Art Of Being Demetri Martin

Claire Brooks | Posted 03.20.2012 | Arts
Claire Brooks

Through his wry sense of humor and child-like drawings Demetri Martin easily traverses philosophical questions along with awkward situations of daily life. Two of his biggest fans, Jacob and Claire Brooks (13 and 11, respectively), caught up with him for an interview about his book.

WATCH: The Best Late Night Stand-Up Sets Of The Week

Posted 01.08.2012 | Comedy

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

Old Jews Telling Jokes

Posted 12.27.2011 | Fifty

Anyone who is cleaning up wrapping paper, taking down decorations and cleaning up the mess left from the holiday rush will appreciate this midday, Int...

'Late Late Show': Regis Philbin On Sexy Santa, Clean Stand-Up

Posted 02.19.2012 | TV

Regis Philbin is impressed with the nightly quick ad-lib back-and-forth between Craig Ferguson and Geoff the Robot on "The Late Late Show" (Weeknights...

What's Funny About Occupy Wall Street?

Nato Green | Posted 02.13.2012 | Comedy
Nato Green

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10 Big Questions For Kathy Griffin

The Huffington Post | Debra Ollivier and Evan Allis | Posted 11.18.2011 | Fifty

Though comedian and actress Kathy Griffin established her career in stand-up by painting herself as a Hollywood outsider -- most famously reflected in...

WATCH: New Documentary Captures Woody Allen Like Never Before

Posted 11.16.2011 | Arts

In Woody Allen's films, introspection and autobiographical elements are practically assured. But an upcoming documentary directed by Robert Weide will...