Jon Stewart Is Getting Back Into Political Comedy—but Not in the Form Many Might Expect (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2016 The former "Daily Show" host will be back on TV before the November general election with a new show on HBO. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Groucho: The Comedy of Existence

Allen Barra / Truthdig May 27, 2016 "Groucho and his brothers are outlaws, outcasts, and singular reproaches to society's injustices and hypocrisies with deep roots in Jewish forms of irony and dissent,” author Lee Siegel writes The famous dance sequence with Harpo leading a troupe of black children and adults, often dismissed as “another instance of Hollywood racism, is, on the contrary, as strong a statement of racial equality as you can find on the world of film”. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘Maggie’s Plan’ Film Review: ‘Annie Hall’ for Millennials

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig May 20, 2016 "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. "Maggie’s Plan" marks Rebecca Miller's rowdy comedic debut, and it's so sharp about modern dating and mating that you could dice an onion with it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart on How He Only Realized How Broken the U.S. Is After He Quit ‘The Daily Show’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2016 The former host of "The Daily Show" weighs in on Donald Trump (aka "man baby") and Hillary Clinton (whom he bills as "inauthentic"), telling his audience that however he painted the American political system on the show, "it's so much worse than you could ever imagine." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Over 10 Years Later, George Carlin’s Comments on the American System Are as Haunting as Ever (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2016 In this stand-up routine from 2005, the late comedian and social critic explains the way our country works and why most politicians make little impact. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Old ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch Shows the Genius of Ronald Reagan (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 15, 2016 The 40th president had a reputation as a rube, but that persona may have been an act. Look no further than the late Phil Hartman’s impersonation of the former commander in chief in 1986. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Funny or Die Releases Donald Trump Mockumentary Starring Johnny Depp

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 The comedy website greeted the GOP front-runner's victory in the New Hampshire primary with the surprise release of "The Art of the Deal," a 50-minute streaming film starring Depp as a very convincing Trump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert’s Definitive—and Very Silly—Takedown of the Oregon Militiamen

By Janet Allon / AlterNet Jan 7, 2016 Colbert deploys the "Oreo phone" to get these boys some emergency snacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: John Oliver on How to Revise Your New Year’s Resolutions Once You Fail to Keep Them

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2016 "Deep down we all know that the key to a successful resolution is not hard work and dedication," explains the "Last Week Tonight" host. "It's managing disappointment." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEOS: Stephen Colbert on Hanukkah and Christmas

Staff / Truthdig Dec 24, 2015 "The Late Show" host put out a series of eight videos, one for each night of the Jewish holiday, featuring various comedians, as well as a comical clip on Christmas party apologies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: George W. Bush — in the Form of Will Ferrell on ‘SNL’– Explains Why He’s Running Again

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2015 "The field of Republicans out there is so messed up," declares the comedian as he plays the 43rd president, "I figured, makes you miss me, doesn't it?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )