Whether they're delivering sidesplitting laughs or serious character drama, movies about stand-up comedy offer a fascinating look at the profession. Though it seems like there wouldn't be a lot of ...

But as TV evolved, stand-up was along for the ride. HBO became the destination for the best comedy specials after George Carlin's infamous "Seven Words You Cannot Say on Television" aired on the the ...

Sooner or later, nearly anyone who's made a name for themselves in stand-up comedy gets at least one shot at leading a movie (it’s now Matt Rife’s turn). But there are only a select few truly ...

Stand-up comedy has been engrained in American television since practically the very beginning. Comics would emerge from the clubs, step out on late night TV, and deliver their best material in front ...