Top 10 Horror Comedies
This week is Halloween, which means it is time for scary movies. Because this blog is dedicated to comedy, today will be a countdown of the Top 10 Horror Comedies of all time. Horror comedies have always been a very popular genre and come in many forms, including romantic horror comedies, dark horror comedies, and…
Craig Ferguson: The Most Underrated Late Night Host
If you read this blog regularly, you will know that I love late-night television. The late-night talk show genre is one of my favorites; I love its history, style, and sensibilities. Today, most audiences find the conventions of traditional late-night talk shows dated or disingenuous, and the genre is experiencing a serious decline in popularity.…
30 Rock at 20
Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of Tina Fey’s satirical sitcom, 30 Rock. 30 Rock stars Fey as comedy writer Liz Lemon, who is the producer of the fictitious sketch comedy show The Girlie Show (later TGS with Tracy Jordan) on NBC. Produced by Lorne Michaels, the show is loosely based on Fey’s experience as head…
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Mel Brooks At 100
The 2000 Year Old Man Turns 100. Happy 100th Birthday to legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks. For months, fans such as myself have eagerly awaited this major milestone. I personally made it a…
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Why Letterman Matters
Late-night talk shows are among the most sacred and long-running traditions in television. Ever since Steve Allen started NBC’s The Tonight Show in 1954, television audiences have ended their days watching an amiable comedian,…
