It used to be an accepted altruism that all sequels stank, with only the rarest exceptions. We’re past that now, thanks in no small part to an entertainment industry that doubled-down on franchises ...

Mainstream comedy is frankly in a bit of a lull right now. Sitcoms and theatrical comedy movie are disappearing, few comic novels are getting published, and comedy podcasts are just comedians ...

These comedic pioneers didn’t just tell jokes—they fundamentally shaped how Americans laugh, what subjects are acceptable for humor, and how comedy can function as social commentary rather than mere ...