Comedy brings us joy, lightens the mood during dark times, and fosters a deep connection between people who can cackle at the same things. But can it change the tides of history? If you ask Geoff ...

Orange Is the New Black is a Netflix original TV show that was great from the first episode to the last, and only got better over time. Based on Piper Kerman's real-life memoir of the same name, the ...

Jay Jurden's new Hulu comedy special, Yes Ma'am, premiered earlier this month and makes it clear why he's become one of the most exciting queer voices in stand-up comedy today. Jurden's first full ...

There are only a few shows that perfectly balance between the dark and colorful, light and heavy tones, and come out as an entertainer for all age groups. In 2017, Netflix released such a show with ...

Peacock’s latest black-comedy series The ‘Burbs, led by Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, has received mostly positive reviews from critics, leading to a considerably high score on the ...

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, a group of five African American men — all famous comedians — created a body of work that shifted popular culture, altered the entertainment industry and impacted ...

Black comedians have done more than make audiences laugh — they’ve helped shape how Americans see one another.

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , PBS NewsHour co-anchor Jeff Bennett is out with a new book about a golden era for comedy , the 90s. This is KPBS Midday Edition.