Thou Shalt Not Laugh
Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin, the writers/directors/actors behind The Reduced Shakespeare Company, have written and performed (with other cast members) some very funny shows over the last two decades. Besides the Bard, they have lampooned and condensed the history...
Kathleen Madigan Again
I have been a fan of comedian Kathleen Madigan for a long time as she climbed the career ladder from comedy clubs to medium-sized venues to the 3,000-seat theaters she now fills regularly. She recently released her third stand-up special, "Madigan Again" (now...
Aisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler is a busy woman. The actress/comedian is part of the panel on "The Talk" on CBS-TV, the new host of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" revival on The CW, and author of "Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation." You may also remember her as...
Will Durst, BoomeRaging
Will Durst, one of America's top touring comedians, has appeared on my radio shows many times over the years, so I was happy to welcome him to America Weekend today to discuss his new one-man show, "BoomeRaging: From LSD to OMG." The conversation ranged from July 4th...
Stephen Merchant
You may know Stephen Merchant’s work as co-writer and co-director of the original British version of "The Office" and the HBO series "Extras," as well as "An Idiot Abroad" and "Life’s Too Short." He’s won an Emmy, 2 Golden Globes, 3 BAFTAs, and 4 British Comedy...
Sinbad Is Back
You may know the comedian Sinbad from his years on the sitcom “A Different World” or movies like “Necessary Roughness” and “House Guest.” He had some tax problems in the last few years that cost him a lot of money -- and his house -- but he's working again. He’s one...
History of the National Lampoon
My conversation with Ellin Stein, author of “That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick,” a history of the National Lampoon.
The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip is one of three iconic New York comedy clubs that launched the careers of people like Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. Jeffrey Gurian has compiled a book about The Comic Strip's 35-year history ("Make 'Em Laugh") and joined me today on America Weekend to...