comedy
Shalom, Larry David!
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 8, 2024
(RNS) — 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' was perhaps the most Jewish series on television. Here is why.
Why I miss Tommy Smothers
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 28, 2023
(RNS) — The Smothers Brothers were funny. More than that: They were profoundly human and kind.
The Spiritual Power of Humor With Rev. Susan Sparks
By Ray Kirstein — December 23, 2023
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with preacher, lawyer, and stand-up comedian Rev. Susan Sparks, author of "Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor"
Belly dancers, terrorists or taxi drivers: Arab American comedians spoof stereotypes
By Fiona André — September 21, 2023
(RNS) — The Arab American Comedy Festival is launching a 10-month tour as the event turns 20.
Why Pee Wee Herman mattered
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 1, 2023
Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman, was in the tradition of the great Jewish comedians.
Why I am saying kaddish for Al Jaffee of Mad magazine
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 12, 2023
(RNS) — A childhood literary hero has died — the man who taught me the art of snark.
The hidden joke behind “Hogan’s Heroes”
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 17, 2022
Was "Hogan's Heroes" funny? Yes -- and dead serious, as well.
Amy Schumer is more Jewish than she thinks
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 9, 2022
(RNS) — How do I know? I was her rabbi.
Why Mort Sahl mattered
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 29, 2021
He was the alter zeyde, the grandfather of today's comics. He was also my rebbe.
Insta-Famous: Nadirah Pierre’s satire draws on the Black Muslim experience
By Joseph Hammond — March 16, 2021
(RNS) — Relationships, marriage, body positivism, hijab — they're all fair game for the Haitian American's outspoken style and bold videos.
Comedian Hari Kondabolu on punching up and kicking down
By Simran Jeet Singh — November 5, 2019
(RNS) — Hari Kondabolu might be the only comic in the world with a Netflix special and a graduate degree in human rights.
Comedian Hari Kondabolu on punching up and kicking down
By Simran Jeet Singh — November 5, 2019
(RNS) — Hari Kondabolu might be the only comic in the world with a Netflix special and a graduate degree in human rights.
Comedian Hari Kondabolu on punching up and kicking down
By Simran Jeet Singh — November 5, 2019
(RNS) — Hari Kondabolu might be the only comic in the world with a Netflix special and a graduate degree in human rights.
Why I already miss Bob Einstein
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 3, 2019
May Marty Funkhouser rest in peace.
Can the Holocaust be funny? A new film says, ‘Why not?’
By Kimberly Winston — April 19, 2017
(RNS) Tragedy plus time equals comedy — unless some subjects are so taboo they can never be funny.
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