stand-up-comedy
The Humbling of Dane Cook
In 2005, there was no bigger influence on guy culture than Dane Cook, the king of obnoxious bro comedy. But his hard fall from grace was anything but a failure
Was Dave Chappelle Crazy, or Were We?
When the comedian vanished in 2005, he gave up superstardom and a $50 million contract. White America called him crazy. But there's another side to his story — about race, mental health and a priceless taste of freedom — that everyone seemed to miss.
Please Honk for the Rise of Drive-In Stand-Up Comedy
‘Every single comic working should be lucky enough to do a drive-in movie theater. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life.’
Dana Carvey’s Bad Film Career Gave Us His Great Sketch Show
The ‘Saturday Night Live’ star was a master of impressions but couldn’t command the big screen. So he changed course and hatched ‘The Dana Carvey Show,’ one of the 1990s’ most beloved, canceled-too-soon series.
