comedy

Neil Hamburger on Madonna

John Trowbridge · 01/10/10 09:00PM

You don't always have to have ground breaking material to be a great stand up. Neil Hamburger proves this with his two minute joke-less intro. Enjoy the fruits of good character work.

Jerry Seinfeld's First Tonight Show Appearance

John Trowbridge · 01/09/10 09:00PM

This is the five minute set that started Jerry Seinfeld's career. He has always said that this was the most definitive moment in his life as a comedian. Watch as Jerry introduces the world to his "what's the deal" schtick.

Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks

Matt Leary · 01/09/10 01:30PM

If you enjoy Sketch Comedy, you have these fine English gentlemen (and one Yankee) to thank. Monty Python's Flying Circus paved the way for any type of sketch comedy that embraces absurdity and pushes boundaries.

Conan O'Brien Slams NBC, Mocks Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

Matt Cherette · 01/09/10 12:03AM

Just moments ago on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien addressed the reports that NBC is giving the 11:35 PM time slot back to Jay Leno for the first time since the news broke—and he didn't hold back. Video inside.

Steve Agee on Gross College Stories

John Trowbridge · 01/08/10 09:00PM

The Sarah Silverman Project's Steve Agee tells us about his first time doing stand up at a college campus. He resorts to telling a grotesque story about road head that ends in tragedy.

The Blind Leading the Stupid on Tonight's Jeopardy!

Matt Cherette · 01/07/10 09:10PM

Do you know the difference between being completely blind and being legally blind when not wearing glasses? Good. You know who doesn't? Lysette Tidwell, a contestant on tonight's episode of Jeopardy! Tidwell? More like Tid-LOLWAT. All aboard the fail boat!

Chris Tucker on Black Presidents

John Trowbridge · 01/07/10 09:00PM

Before Chris Tucker was starring in "Rush Hour" and "Money Talks" he performed explosive stand up. Here is a throwback clip of him talking about living with his mom and the impossibility of a black president.