The strangest long-standing misconception I ever had was that Jerry Seinfeld was Greek. I believed this for many years — this despite being myself a Jewish New Yorker, who would have been expected to ...

Whether you’re stressed about money, politics, or Deborah from work, we all have things weighing on our minds. Luckily, humor can be a defense and coping mechanism. It’s a healthy psychological way to ...

I’ve had a lot of careers, side hustles, and compelling hobbies that gave me experience and skills, but I often felt like I didn't know what career suited me best. I had a lot of things I wanted to ...

As 'American Pie 2' prepares to mark its 25th anniversary later this year, actor Jason Biggs has reflected on the lasting lessons he learned from the franchise, particularly from co-star Eugene Levy, ...

Mark Schiff is a writer, actor, columnist and playwright, but is best known for his remarkable 50-year career as a stand up comedian who “works clean,” i.e. no profanity, avoids politics and is ...

The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more than just stand-up performances at The Crow, the fest ...

Comedy is a notoriously hard industry to break into, and for women and people of color, it's often even more difficult. So, what exactly does it take to smash through, produce excellent work, and earn ...

Calling all those curious about learning the ropes of improv, Kickstand Comedy is calling you! The Portland nonprofit is ...

Ugh, Super Bowl commercials. These ads, which have become events worth paying attention to by virtue of their pricetags, pretty much provide a master class in what not to do as a comedy writer.