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Jimmy Smits on Patriotism, Politics and Hollywood
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400
Acclaimed actor Jimmy Smits will host the 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth on PBS this July 4th. But before his primetime duties, the actor stops by NPR to discuss his television career and why he's proud to be an American. Smits also discusses the possibility of his own run for public office.
George Carlin, Speaking Blue to Power
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:01:00 -0400
Linguist Geoff Nunberg reflects on the life and language of the late comedian George Carlin, who died last month. In the 1970s, Carlin observed: "There are 400,000 words in the English language, and there are seven of them you can't say on television. What a ratio that is: 399,993 to seven. They must really be bad." Then he proceeded to say them.
Revisting Carole King's 'Tapestry'
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400
When Carole King's album Tapestry came out in 1971, it became one of the best-selling albums of all time and marked her as one of pop's most talented songwriters. King's masterpiece has been reissued as a 2-disc Legacy Edition by Sony. Music historian Milo Miles takes a look at the landmark work.

Guardian Unlimited: Culture Vulture

Culture Vulture: The last post
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:39:13 -0000
If you're here on Culture Vulture and looking in bewilderment for one of our regular features - today's Readers recommend, for instance - then never fear. We've been making some exciting changes to Guardian arts online, among which are a...
Not just a pretty phrase
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:10:55 -0000
Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer's one-man show is punchy and witty, but Lyn Gardner wonders what happened to the traditional deskbound, enigmatic author.
Best of the literary blogosphere
Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:22:03 -0000
The announcement of Orhan Pamuk's Nobel laureateship was greeted with a largely positive response from literary bloggers. "It's going to be harder to complain about this one than recent winners - we certainly can't," concedes The Literary Saloon, before...

 

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Comedy Online - Stand up comedy in London. Listings of comedy clubs, pubs, and information about comedians performing in the UK.
Meta Description: [ The source for stand-up comedy clubs and pubs in London and the UK. Listings for Jongleurs and other humour sites. Eddie Izzard. ]

Comedy.com - Sections of jokes, stand up and showcase. Includes club and event search, comedian search and features.

Funny.co.uk - Includes feature stories, show reviews and interviews.

Joe and Lorie's Comedy-O-Rama - Tributes to Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Fanny Brice and Phil Silvers.

John McCarthy Comedy - John McCarthy has opened for several national touring comedians such as NYC comic Joey Vega; John Trueson, Tim Gage, Jodi Weiner, Vinny Marks and John Mulrooney. John has performed at the Funny Farm, the Comedy Works, the Saratoga Comedy Club, the Utterly Comedy Club, the Night Sky Cafe, Cafe Lena, the Round Lake Auditorium, the Dutch Apple Cruise Comedy Night and many other local venues the past two years.

Latino Stand Up Comedy - Provides information about Latino stand up comedians and events relating to Hispanic comedy.
Meta Description: [ Latino Standup.com is the complete source for Latino comedy on the internet. Providing information about Latino stand-up comedy and events relating to Latino comedians. ]

Matt's Comedian Ratings - Individual rating performances on Comedy Central. Includes background information and forum.

Nashville Standup - Information about Tennessee venues, appearing comedians, dates and times, and performer details.
Meta Description: [ NashvilleStandUp.com is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote middle Tennessee's growing stand-up comedy scene and the Nashville-based comedians that help make it a success. This website is the only resource for complete local stand-up comedy show listings and news and serves as... ]

Ottawa Comedy Resource - Non-Profit resource for stand-up and improvisational comedy. Includes message boards, news, video clips, and performer and industry links.

Sharon Dyer Comedy - Sharon has opened for NYC comic Joey Vega and has done many area charity events and holiday parties. Sharon has performed at the Comedy Works, Funny Farm, the Night Sky Cafe, Cafe Lena and the Dutch Apple Cruise Comedy Nights and many other venues throughout the region.