Jocelyn Chia’s line about the 2014 missing airliner was part of a Comedy Cellar set in April. But when video was posted this week, outrage poured in.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Pat Cooper, Comedian of Outrage, Is Dead at 93
He built his act on making fun of his Italian American heritage. He later publicly insulted stars he had worked with, including Frank Sinatra and Howard Stern.
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How Cringe Creators Make a Living on TikTok
On TikTok, cringe comedy creators are gaining large followings and brand deals by impersonating terrible people.
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James Acaster’s ‘Party Gator Purgatory’ Was Decades in the Making
As a child, music was the British comedian’s first obsession. Decades later, his first record tells the story of a toy alligator.
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Annabel and Sabina Meschke, Comedy Partners Who Share a Sensibility and a Birthday
Annabel and Sabina Meschke, twin sister comedians, haul around a truck full of pennies in a new short film. Once a month, they audition potential triplets.
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Late Shows Go Dark in First Fallout From Strike
How long they stay off the air is an open question. During the last strike, they gradually returned after a couple of months.
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Hollywood Writers Go on Strike, Halting TV and Film Production
The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
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Jim Gaffigan Values Fear, Longs for Naps and Dreams of Deep-Dish
The stand-up comedian, who plays Mr. Smee in “Peter Pan & Wendy,” gets material from his kids and finds common ground in writing and gardening.
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‘The End of Sex’ Review: When Domesticity Kills the Mood
This comedy follows the misadventures of a bored 40-something married couple who are attempting to spice up their sex life.
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Richard Lewis, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s, Will Retire From Stand-Up Comedy
Mr. Lewis, whose roles include a long-running appearance on the HBO hit “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” said that he was diagnosed two years ago, and that he would continue to write and act.