comedy
Tony Soprano Was an Unrivaled Master of the Dad Joke
The TV mobster wouldn’t have been such a fascinating and tragic figure without his corny sense of humor
Billy Crystal Just Wanted You to Love Him
The comic and veteran Oscar host’s best work capitalized on his incredible likability. But that need to please could sometimes be a curse
John Mulaney Doesn’t Know His Own Fans
Bringing out Dave Chappelle at a show signals a disconnect between the comedian and the queer community that loves him
Mike Myers Wasn’t Meant to Last
In an age of irony and disillusionment, the ‘Austin Powers’ star served as a warm, goofy counterbalance. But Kanye West and ‘The Love Guru’ exposed the limits of his irreverent appeal
