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Read about TV shows that feature or are based around comedians, from stand-up and sketch shows on Comedy Central to sitcoms and series that feature comics.
The Jeff Dunham Show - Profile
Read about ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham's Comedy Central series The Jeff Dunham Show.
It's Garry Shandling's Show - Profile
Read about comedian Garry Shandling's groundbreaking sitcom 'It's Garry Shandling's Show,' which aired from 1986 to 1990.
Top 20 Jokes at the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Check out this list of the 20 best jokes delivered at the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers, featuring Kathy Griffin, Greg Giraldo, Jeff Ross, Whitney Cummings, Mario Cantone and more.
The Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
View a gallery of photo highlights from the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers, held at CBS Studios on July 26, 2009 in Studio City, California.
Michael and Michael Have Issues - Profile
Read about the 2009 Comedy Central series Michael and Michael Have Issues, starring Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter, both formerly of the sketch comedy groups The State and Stella.
Reno 911! - Profile
Read a profile of the COPS spoof RENO 911! on Comedy Central, featuring former members of the MTV sketch troupe The State.
Comedy Central Stand-up Showdown 2009
Check out this list of the winners of the 2009 Stand-up Showdown on Comedy Central, taking place on January 25, 2009.
Comedy Central Stand-up Month 2009 Schedule: Jan. 24 - Jan. 31
Stand-up Month on Comedy Central - Check out a full schedule of programs on Comedy Central's Stand-up Month for the week of January 24 through January 31, 2009.
Comedy Central Stand-up Month 2009 Schedule: Jan. 17 - Jan. 23
Stand-up Month on Comedy Central - Check out a full schedule of programs on Comedy Central's Stand-up Month for the week of January 17 through January 23, 2009.
Comedy Central Stand-up Month 2009 Schedule: Jan. 10 - Jan. 16
Stand-up Month on Comedy Central - Check out a full schedule of programs on Comedy Central's Stand-up Month for the week of January 10 through January 16, 2009.
Comedy Central Stand-up Month 2009 Schedule: Jan. 2 - Jan. 9
Stand-up Month on Comedy Central - Check out a full schedule of programs on Comedy Central's Stand-up Month for the week of January 2 through January 9, 2009.
Comedians on the 2008 Fall TV Schedule
2008 Fall TV Season - Comedians on the 2008 Fall TV Season - In the age of reality TV and hour-long dramas, there's not a lot of room for comedians on the fall schedule. Check out this breakdown of the new shows that star or feature comedians.
The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Check out this photo gallery of the 'Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget,' held August 3, 2008, at the Warner Bros studio lot in Burbank California.
NewsRadio
More than just another workplace sitcom, this show combined smart writing and an impressive roster of comedic talent to become one of the best sitcoms of the 1990s.
The King of Queens
Comedian Kevin James starred on this long-running CBS sitcom about a working-class couple living in New York.
Last Comic Standing Official Site
Visit the official website of NBC's reality hit Last Comic Standing. Read about where past comics are now, see exclusive videos and more.
The Bill Engvall Show Official Site
The official site for stand-up comic Bill Engvall's hit show on TBS. Take quizzes, get exclusive downloads and view full episodes.
Mind of Mencia Official Site
Visit the official site of Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia. See exclusive video, read Carlos Mencia's blog and read episode guides.
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