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On the Rocks Hopes You’re Cool With Ignoring All the Bad Stuff

 Brian Regan wants to give his audience escapism, but 2020 is a tough year to escape from. By Kathryn VanArendonk
conversations

Native Comedy Is Happening Everywhere

 Three Native comedians on being overlooked in the industry and why that’s — sort of — starting to change. By Megh Wright
light the lights

The Muppet Show Must Go On

 The enduring troupe of felt players has always existed on a continuum of self-awareness, and it all began on The Muppet Show. By Matt Zoller Seitz
  1. adults playing teens
    Nasim Pedrad Is an Awkward Little Teen Boy in the Trailer for Chad“Now get on your jammies, put on a better attitude, and let’s spend some quality time together.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  2. new shows
    Jon Stewart’s New Show Will Have Real Journalism EnergyThe Apple TV+ show has made some new hires. Now they just have to read all those packets.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  3. comedy review
    On the Rocks Hopes You’re Cool With Ignoring All the Bad StuffBrian Regan wants to give his audience escapism, but 2020 is a tough year to escape from.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  4. drew’s news
    David Letterman Pranked Drew Barrymore on Her Birthday and Made Her Weep“You’re actually crying! Oh, that breaks my heart. God bless you!”
    By Rebecca Alter
  5. make it happen
    Martha Stewart Still ‘Pissed’ Her Probation Officer Wouldn’t Let Her Host SNL“I’d like that on my résumé.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  7. animation
    Harry Shearer Will No Longer Voice Dr. Hibbert on The SimpsonsKevin Michael Richardson will take over the role moving forward.
    By Megh Wright
  8. improv
    Amy Poehler on Whether UCB Will Reopen: ‘I Don’t Know’“It’s a tough time to survive.”
    By Megh Wright
  9. last night on late night
    John Oliver Dissects the ‘Amazing’ Ted Cruz Cancún Saga“Because the first rule of fatherhood is throw your daughters under the bus at the first opportunity.”
    By Devon Ivie
  10. snl
    Heidi Gardner Has Never Looked Less Like Freddy Krueger Than on Weekend Update“I’m part of kids’ dreams!”
    By Halle Kiefer
  11. snl
    Bridgerton’s Intimacy Coordinators Could’ve Prepped Better on SNLWashing the dong bags and beav sleeves ahead of time is like Intimacy Coordinating 101, people.
    By Halle Kiefer
  12. snl
    Ego Nwodim Is ‘Loco’ and Bad Bunny’s a Houseplant in This SNL Music Video“I’ve gone so crazy, I understood Tenet. Like, the whole thing. I didn’t even have one question.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  13. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Regé-Jean Page, Gladly Seducing AmericaThe Bridgerton hottie is charmingly game and gets plenty of room to play within an ensemble-centric episode.
    By Matthew Love
  14. snl
    Regé-Jean Page and His Bros Cry to ‘Drivers License’ on SNLJoshua Bassett has seen the sketch now too and he has … feelings.
    By Rebecca Alter
  15. snl
    Regé-Jean Page Slows Things Down in SNL Monologue“I assure you, I’m just a regular guy.”
    By Charu Sinha
  16. snl
    Aidy Bryant’s Ted Cruz Has Vacation Braids, No Shame in SNL Cold Open“I’m pretty bad at human stuff.”
    By Charu Sinha
  17. snl
    Nick Jonas Will Double As Host and Musical Guest on SNL Next WeekHe’s pulling a Harry Styles.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. #metoo
    Chris D’Elia Says ‘Sex Controlled My Life’ in New Video Following AllegationsThe comedian repeated his previous assertion that all of his relationships have been “consensual and legal.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  19. now streaming
    The 50 Best Comedies on Netflix Right NowHot Rod, Eurovision, Superbad and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  20. emmys 2021
    Alright, Alright, the Emmys Won’t Combine Variety Sketch and Talk Awards, JeezYou wore them down, but the TV Academy “remains concerned” about the small pool of sketch shows.
    By Halle Kiefer
  21. follow friday
    Mila Myles Is Getting Vaxxed and Then Motorboating EveryoneWe caught up with the comedian on Instagram Live today.
    By Taylor Garron
  22. late night
    The Amber Ruffin Show Will Air on NBC for Two WeeksMore eyes on Amber? We support this.
    By Josef Adalian
  23. conversations
    Native Comedy Is Happening EverywhereThree Native comedians on being overlooked in the industry and why that’s — sort of — starting to change.
    By Megh Wright
  24. improv
    The Peoples Improv Theater Is Closing Its Main SpaceIt’s another loss for the New York comedy scene.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  25. two friends
    Tichina Arnold Had Frank Oz Direct Her as Miss PiggyBeth Behrs coaxes all the good Little Shop of Horrors stories out of her on this week’s Two Friends.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  26. light the lights
    The Muppet Show Must Go OnThe enduring troupe of felt players has always existed on a continuum of self-awareness, and it all began on The Muppet Show.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  27. snl
    Regé-Jean Page Considers Changing His Name in SNL Promo With Bad BunnyIt’s Regé-Jean Bunny now, got it?
    By Chris Murphy
  28. comedy
    Second City Sells to Private-Equity Firm ZMCThe news comes months after the theater’s CEO stepped down.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  29. trailer mix
    The Sitcom Wife Plots Revenge in the Kevin Can F**k Himself TrailerThe AMC show premieres sometime this summer.
    By Megh Wright
  30. friday night movie club
    In Praise of Barb & Star’s Club Remix of ‘My Heart Will Go On’Why is it only a minute long? I need more!
    By Jackson McHenry
  31. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Joel Kim Booster on Secure the GagRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
    By Pablo Goldstein, Marc Hershon, and Becca James
  32. lowly writers
    Donald Glover Signs Amazon Deal, Reportedly Hires Malia Obama for ProjectWonder how her packet was.
    By Chris Murphy
  33. girls5eva
    The Girls5Eva Teaser Will Make You Forget Basic MathWe’re three excited three wait.
    By Rebecca Alter
  34. streaming
    Peacock to Bring Us More Craig Robinson, Chris Redd, and Sam JayAlso, snakes.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  35. festivals
    Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Announces Live 2021 DatesThe Montreal-based festival is back, bébé!
    By Rebecca Alter
  36. trish!
    Annie Mumolo Tells the Stories Behind Seven of Barb & Star’s Silliest GagsFrom Edgar’s song to Trish and Tommy Bahama.
    By Jackson McHenry
  37. stand-up
    Nate Bargatze’s Second Netflix Special Debuts in MarchPrepare to witness The Greatest Average American.
    By Megh Wright
  38. close reads
    You Don’t Have to Be a SuperheroRecent onscreen depictions of autistic adults reflect the entertainment world’s growing — if still imperfect — understanding of a lifelong condition.
    By Brady Gerber
  39. vulture sports
    Adam Sandler Still Gunning for Shooter McGavinShooter has now answered.
    By Rebecca Alter
  40. tv review
    Portrait of the Rock As a Young ManYoung Rock is a sweet sitcom about the life of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson that implies he may be president someday.
    By Jen Chaney
  41. good one podcast
    Without Tony Woods, There Would Be No Dave ChappelleThe comedian joins this week’s Good One to discuss his influential style and performing all over the world.
    By Jesse David Fox
  42. chat room
    Jamie Dornan Tore Several Shirts for His Big Barb and Star SceneThe Northern Irish actor — who was once an aspiring comedy blogger — on embracing his silly side through song and dance.
    By Jackson McHenry
  43. last night on late night
    John Oliver Looks Forward to the Next Pandemic on Last Week TonightWait, he’s not looking forward in a fun way. You know what we mean.
    By Halle Kiefer
  44. snl
    SNL’s Peletaunt Will Get You Slobs Into Shape With Ceaseless CriticismJust because you paid $2,000 for the bike doesn’t mean you’ll actually use it. And what does that say about you?
    By Halle Kiefer
  45. cut for time
    Kyle ‘Cut for Time’ Mooney Is Back, Baby, With Another Cut SNL Sketch“What do you say we cue that rock music?”
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. snl
    Kate McKinnon Is a Child-Eating QAnon Witch on Weekend Update“I’m starting to feel like maybe the whole thing is a little cuckoo banane.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  47. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Regina King Is Horny for CornyWhether she’s going big or grounding the comedic absurdity of others, King gets ample opportunity to show off her incredible combination of talents.
    By Matthew Love
  48. snl
    Regina King on SNL Wants Compensation for the Gorilla Glue Girl“We know it’s going to be hard taking a gorilla to court and suing him over his glue.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  49. snl
    Get Hyped for Regina King’s First SNL Monologue“Y’all better make some noise for that last joke.”
    By Charu Sinha
  50. snl
    Trump’s Acquittal Is the First Order of Business in SNL Cold Open“It’s a great day for 30 percent of America.”
    By Charu Sinha
  51. snl
    Regé-Jean Page to Host Steamiest SNL of All Time Next WeekWith musical guest Bad Bunny!
    By Charu Sinha
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