Marty Callner, Director of Comedy Specials and Music Videos, Dies at 78
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Marty Callner, Director of Comedy Specials and Music Videos, Dies at 78

At HBO in the late 1970s, he established the template for presenting stand-up on the small screen. He then became a mainstay of MTV in its early days.
Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast
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Raise a Glass to the Messy, Cringey Wedding Toast

An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age
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Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age

Black American novelists, filmmakers and other writers are using comedy to reveal — and combat — our era’s disturbing political realities.