Big bucks
Grammer becomes highest paid TV star
22/06/2001 … Kelsey Grammer has become the highest-paid TV star ever.
2001 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 22 June 2001
Banzai bonanza
22/06/2001 … America is to import spoof Japanese betting show Banzai.
Thu 21 June 2001
Funny talk
21/06/2001 … Gina Yashere has landed a stint as a chat-show host.
Shit happens - a lot
South Park breaks swearing record
21/06/2001 … South Park characters said the word 'shit' 162 in last night's programme - a record for US television.
Still Friends
Star denies saying show will end
21/06/2001 … Friends star David Schwimmer has denied telling reporters that the US sitcom is coming to an end.
Wed 20 June 2001
Tough audience
20/06/2001 … Simon Munnery is to perform a comedy show in a graveyard.
Tue 19 June 2001
No laughing matter
Israeli comic sparks diplomatic row
19/06/2001 … An Israeli comedian has sparked an international incident by parodying Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak.
Capital contests
Hunt for best buskers and comics
19/06/2001 … Comedians, street performers and speciality acts are being invited to enter a couple of competitions for the London Comedy Festival.