comedy

Before the world met Chris Farley

Ahead of skyrocketing to fame as one of America’s funniest, a young Farley first found his comedic footing in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ahead of skyrocketing to fame as one of America’s funniest, a young Farley first found his comedic footing in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jackie Mason, legendary comedian, dies at 93

(CNN) -- Comedian Jackie Mason, known for his rapid-fire befuddled observations in a decades-long standup career, died at a New York hospital Saturday at the age of 93, long-time friend and collaborator Raoul Felder told CNN on Saturday night. "He…

Top 25 'Parks and Recreation' characters

"Parks and Recreation" ran for seven seasons on NBC from 2009 to 2015. Entertainment website ranker.com lists the top 25 characters from the sitcom, according to fans.

Pete Davidson brought his mom on 'SNL'

Comedian Pete Davidson showed off his mother -- and current roommate -- on the Weekend Update segment of "Saturday Night Live," partly in the hopes that she would meet someone like Jon Hamm.

'Veep,' 'Barry' give HBO a winning comedy ticket

"Game of Thrones" isn't the only HBO stalwart coming to an end this spring, as "Veep" begins its final campaign. The network has paired it with a worthy running mate in season two of "Barry," the dark comedy about a hit man suddenly bitten by the acting bug.

Bill Cosby: A big legacy, forever tarnished

The guilty verdict against Bill Cosby represents a moment of vindication for a legal system that has often seemed to tip the scales in favor of celebrities -- including a previous hung jury in this case, despite a mountain of testimonials against the star.

What's next for Bill Cosby?

What's next for the man once known as "America's Dad" after a judge declared a mistrial in the aggravated indecent assault case against Bill Cosby?