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December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The Comic Genius Who Pushed Television Further Than It Could Go
In mid-century America, no one quite knew what TV would be. Sid Caesar made the medium into something new and remarkable—until the medium unmade him.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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The Carson 100: A Centennial Tribute to the Host Who Defined Late Night - LateNighter
In honor of what would have been Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday, LateNighter revisits 100 moments that shaped his legacy as the King of Late Night and defined The Tonight Show for a generation.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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If you want hear me to talk comedy - You can check out my appearance on "We Think It's Funny" hosted by comedians Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell.
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Podcast Episode · We Think It’s Funny · 10/01/2025 · 1h 31m
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October 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Rare private collection of classic TV costumes goes up for sale
A treasure trove of more than 300 iconic costumes from Batman, Happy Days and Wonder Woman are going up for auction
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September 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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ABC Pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Indefinitely for Saying Charlie Kirk Assassin Was Part of 'MAGA Gang'
The move comes after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the late night show's broadcast indefinitely, calling Kimmel's remarks "offensive and insensitive"
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September 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Emily in Paris Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47 After Collapsing on Set
Emily in Paris assistant director Diego Borella died at 47 on Aug. 22 after collapsing on set while filming the final episode of the Netflix show’s fifth season, Paramount Television Studios confirmed...
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August 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Remembering THE KING
Elvis with my good friend director Steve Binder
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August 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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An Oral History of ‘The Aristocrats’ with Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza
The 2005 comedy documentary turns 20 years old and the filmmakers share the behind-the-scenes story
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August 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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The enduring brilliance of Peter Sellers: ‘There’s never been a better comic actor’
The actor was born 100 years ago – and his performances still induce hysteria today. Fans and collaborators like Michael Palin, Woody Allen and Lesley Anne-Down explain why
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August 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Who was Vaughn Meader? Crate digging for records inspires deep dive
For one thing, he won a Grammy Award in 1963 for album of the year.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
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July 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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On this day in 1946, The comedy team of Martin & Lewis was born
July 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For George Harrison on The Beatles' First 'Ed Sullivan Show' Rehearsal, Dies - Best Classic Bands
The former "cue card guy" filled in when the so-called "quiet Beatle" remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.
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July 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Rosebud, Iconic Sled From ‘Citizen Kane,’ Sells for $14.75 Million at Auction
The previous owner was director Joe Dante, who “had the honor of protecting this piece of cinematic history for decades.”
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July 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Is Mel Brooks Torching His Legacy in Real Time?
Quick, what was your favorite scene from 'History of the World, Part II?' Don't have one? Never saw it? Wasn't even aware such a project existed? You're not alone. Hulu's ill-fated attempt to revive M...
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June 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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The Forgotten Inventor of the Sitcom
Gertrude Berg’s “The Goldbergs” was a bold, beloved portrait of a Jewish family. Then the blacklist obliterated her legacy.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Swingin' Golf w/Frank & Dean :: Rat-pack-music-alliance
Swingin' Golf with Frank & Dean
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June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The Monkees' Micky Dolenz Tells All on Wild Nights with John Lennon, Twinning with Elton John and Touring at 80 (Exclusive)
'The Monkees' star Micky Dolenz speaks to PEOPLE about his upcoming tour, his milestone 80th birthday and his unforgettable life in rock 'n' roll.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Why Ricky Gervais Says He Likes ‘That People Feel Slightly Uneasy’ When He Starts a Joke: ‘I’m Never That Brutal. It Just Seems Like It’
Ricky Gervais explains how his style of comedy is like taking the audience ‘by the hand through a scary forest’
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May 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Full cut of Jerry Lewis' The Day The Clown Cried found after 45 years lost
Full cut of Jerry Lewis' The Day The Clown Cried found after 45 years lost
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May 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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This Record-Setting Robot Can Solve a Rubik's Cube Faster Than You Can Blink
Designed by a group of undergraduate students at Purdue University, the robot completes the puzzle in 0.103 seconds
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May 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Rare, candid footage of Elvis Presley unearthed from FOX 5 archives
Deep within the FOX archives, likely unnoticed for decades, a rare candid clip of Elvis Presley emerged when FOX 5’s managing editor was on the hunt for video to commemorate the King on what would be ...
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May 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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In praise of Zeppo and Shemp
Two new biographies tell the stories of the unsung members of the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Vindication at last for woman who posed as man to join British magicians' club
Thirty years after expelling Sophie Lloyd for masquerading as a man to join the then exclusively male Magic Circle, the London-based society for professional and amateur magicians has tracked her down to restore her membership.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM