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Meet-cute comedy ‘Starstruck’ takes some unexpected turns
More from: Michael Starr 'Whitstable Pearl': Another quaint English town harboring evil Air farce: 'Why Women Kill' back for Season 2 Appointment TV: 'In Treatment' returns after 10 years away New British thriller 'The
This Thursday Through Saturday: It's the Outdoor Live Comedy Spectacular!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey Live comedy is BACK , laugh-lovers! And just in time for summer, at a fun outdoor picnic-style venue! Coming at ya THIS THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY , June 10-12, don't miss the Rose City Rollers and Mercury 's LIVE OUTDOOR COMEDY
Boom City Comedy Group working on bringing laughs back to Franklin County. Here's what you ...
When COVID hit, the comedy scene in Vermont had to figure out a way to stay alive. According to Eric Wright, with the Boom City Comedy Group from Franklin County, this meant serious adjustments. “We’d been performing in person at Twigg’s, in St. Albans, for a
Ellie Kemper finally releases statement on Veiled Prophet Ball controversy
Last week, a post on social media went viral that
Anya Taylor-Joy And Ralph Fiennes Join Dark Comedy The Menu
Back in February 2019 (oh, the Before Times), we learned that Alexander Payne planned to make comedy-horror The Menu as his next film. It appears that
Randy Rainbow takes his show on the road with two Bay Area shows
Randy Rainbow, the vocalist-comedian known for his popular, politically charged music-comedy videos on YouTube, has announced an upcoming tour that features two dates in Northern California. Rainbow performs Nov. 19 at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in
George Carlin made Summerfest comedy lore with 'Seven Words' arrest, but he got the last ...
Dave Chappelle won't hold back when he headlines Summerfest on Sept. 11; presumably, he won't get arrested for his routine like George Carlin did. ...
In person comedy returns in Vermont, but did it ever leave?
When COVID hit, the comedy scene in Vermont had to figure out a way to stay alive. According to Eric Wright, with the Boom City Comedy Group from Franklin County, this meant serious adjustments. “We’d been performing in person at Twigg’s, in St. Albans, for a
Massachusetts Comedian Facing Possible Charges After Hitting Golf Ball In Yellowstone National Park
BOSTON (CBS) – A comedian from Massachusetts made one big mistake while on a cross-country trip to hit a golf ball in every U.S. state. And as a result, he’s facing possible prison time. Jake Adams said he never thought his golf swing would get him in trouble
This is not a joke: The Netflix Is A Joke Fest is finally happening
Things were so simple back on March 2, 2020. The
New Mark St. Germain comedy among Great Barrington Public Theater's summer offerings
GREAT BARRINGTON — Great Barrington Public Theater will offer a diverse arrange of plays over the course of six-weeks, from late June to early August, to the Daniel Arts Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. The 2021 program spotlights original work and new
Dave Chappelle becomes first comedian to headline Summerfest’s biggest stage
Comedian Dave Chappelle is photographed in 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. | Getty Images The Milwaukee festival announced Monday morning that Chappelle will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Sept. 11. There has never been a
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 Red Band Trailer
The official red band trailer for director Deon Taylor’s (Fatale, The Intruder, Free Agents) The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 has been released. The comedy horror film, co-written by Taylor and Corey Harrell, will debut in theaters nationwide on
Exclusive Rollers Trailer For Isaiah Smallman’s Dramedy Feature
ComingSoon.net is debuting the exclusive trailer for writer and director Isaiah Smallman’s upcoming comedy-drama Rollers. The feature will be available to rent and own on North American Digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Level 33
Why Modern Comedies From ‘Cobra Kai’ to ‘The Flight Attendant’ Mix Tones
Original programming has evolved to an incredible
Austin filmmakers tackle homeless crisis in new comedy, Home Free
Plenty of college students had a professor who changed their life. Not too many of them lived with that professor, and even fewer never saw him in a classroom. If you think that sounds like a great setup for a hilarious college comedy, you’re not far off. This
HBO Max’s ‘Hacks’ Started As A Great Comedy — And Changed Into Something More Profound
Jean Smart’s character in the HBO Max series channels many real-life, unfairly maligned women. ...
Comedians Patton Oswalt, Taylor Tomlinson announce shows at Agora
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two comedy shows have been added to the Agora’s quickly-filling autumn schedule: Patton Oswalt on Dec. 11, and Taylor Tomlinson on Nov. 12. Pre-sale tickets to Oswalt’s show go on sale on June 8 on AXS, and pre-sales to Tomlinson’s show go
Comedian John Crist coming to the Quad-Cities
John Crist's Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour is coming to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Sunday, October 24 for a 7 p.m. performance.
Gas Shortage 2021 with Igor Bezmyenov (Comedy Skit)
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LeBron James’ SpringHill, ‘Almost Christmas’ Director Team for ABC Comedy
Show additional share options Logo text Show additional share options The writer and director of Almost Christmas is teaming with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company for a comedy at ABC. The network is developing
‘The Neighborhood’: Meg DeLoatch Named New Showrunner Of CBS Comedy Series
By Nellie Andreeva Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV @DeadlineNellie More Stories By Nellie ‘The Good Doctor’: Osvaldo Benavides Joins ABC Medical Drama As Series Regular For Season 5 ‘The Good Doctor’ Star Antonia Thomas Leaving
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes Join Searchlight’s Dark Comedy ‘The Menu’
Searchlight Pictures announced on Monday that “The Queen’s Gambit” star Anya Taylor-Joy will star alongside Ralph Fiennes in “The Menu,” a dark comedy/psychological thriller produced by Adam McKay and directed by Mark Mylod.
Intelligence: David Schwimmer will win few new Friends with this crass comedy
REVIEW: The show’s worst crime is that it fails to live up to its name, relying solely on people doing dumb things and behaving badly for most laughs. ...
Katt Williams: ‘There's No Cancel Culture,' Comedy Needs ‘Speed Limit' and Road Shoulders
Katt Williams: ‘There's No Cancel Culture,' Comedy Needs ‘Speed Limit' and Road Shoulders ...
New Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Clip: Ryan Reynolds’ Sabbatical Abruptly Ends
BEGIN SLIDESHOW Lionsgate has released a brand new clip from their upcoming action-comedy The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters next week on June 16. The video features Ryan Reynolds’ Michael Bryce as he
Just for Laughs New Faces Booker Jeff Singer Resigns After Repeated Use of N-Word
Jeff Singer, a talent booker behind the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal who is responsible for the New Faces showcase, has resigned after repeatedly using the N-word in front of auditioning comedians. Comedian Mehran Khaghani said in a social media
Soldier Boy: First Full Character Reveal of The Boys’ Original Superhero
After over a week of teasing the first full live-action reveal of The Boys’ newest Supe, Soldier Boy, the wait is finally over. The character, portrayed by Jensen Ackles (Supernatural), is the original superhero in the world of the massively popular
Pixar’s Luca Clip Finds Two Sea Monsters in an Awkward Situation
BEGIN SLIDESHOW Walt Disney Studios and Pixar have released a brand new Luca clip for Disney+’s upcoming animated film, featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer. The video provides us a preview of Luca and Alberto’s awkward
RLHTalent Has Signed Chicago, Illinois, Actor/comedian Alex Ortiz
LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RLHTalent has signed Chicago, Illinois, actor/comedian Alex Ortiz. Alex, labeled the "Boriqua Beast of Comedy," is one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world today. Along with working comedy clubs
Bert Kreischer to headline comedy show at Red Rocks
Bert Kreischer will headline Red Rocks for the first time on Sept. 8. ...
Katt Williams says cancel culture doesn't exist, comedians who are afraid should get out of ...
Katt Williams is the latest comedian to speak out about cancel culture and its impact on the world of stand-up. ...
First 8 Minutes of In the Heights Released Ahead of Thursday Debut
BEGIN SLIDESHOW Warner Bros. Pictures has released the opening minutes of director Jon M. Chu’s upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed musical, In the Heights, starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace and Melissa
Comedian Dave Chappelle will headline Summerfest 2021, the first comedian to headline the Milwaukee fest's ...
The festival announced Monday morning that Chappelle will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. He'll be the first comedian to do so. ...
Comedian John Crist coming to Syracuse; first show at Oncenter since pandemic
Updated 11:06 AM; Today 11:06 AM Comedian John Crist Facebook Share Twitter Share By Geoff Herbert | gherbert@syracuse.com Comedian John Crist is coming to Syracuse on his Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour. Crist will perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on
‘Physical’ Misuses Rose Byrne in a Too-Harsh ’80s Black Comedy: TV Review
The title of the new series “Physical,” as well as the
Steve Pemberton brands TV Baftas the ‘cxxppest episode of Gogglebox’ as he scoops comedy gong
STEVE Pemberton branded the TV Baftas the "c**ppest episode of Gogglebox" as he received a gong last night. Inside No.9 won the Scripted Comedy award, and in a suitably funny acceptance speech Steve compared the prestigious moment to the popular
Africa: African YouTube Challenger Starnews Mobile Looking to Monetize Broadcaster Music and Comedy Archives, Attracts ...
London -- Finding a business model for video
Nigeria: My Comedy Experience With T.B. Joshua - Ali Baba
"After my Covid-19 experience, you called to pray and sent something "for phensic". I told you the "phensic" made the prayer work faster." ...
Comedian Kansiime Mourns Mum's Death
Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime is in mourning following the loss of her mother. ...
How HBO's hot new comedy took down the toxic man in 'every single stand-up club'
#MeToo has rid Hollywood of many sexual predators and empowered women in the entertainment industry to speak out against assault and harassment of all kinds. But what about the women of earlier eras who managed to persist — and perhaps even thrive — in a toxic
How HBO’s hot new comedy took down the toxic man in ‘every single stand-up club’
#MeToo has rid Hollywood of many sexual predators and empowered women in the entertainment industry to speak out against assault and harassment of all kinds. But what about the women ...
McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre in downtown Sarasota to reset after pandemic losses
There has been nothing funny about the pandemic, of course. Nothing to laugh about at all. Of everything Les McCurdy has endured in the 33 years he has operated his comedy club in Sarasota, COVID-19 has been the biggest business challenge. It’s not easy
Nippon TV chief apologizes to Ainu people over comedian’s slur
SAPPORO--The president of Nippon Television Network Corp. apologized for a program in which a comedian used a derogatory word referring to Japan's indigenous Ainu ethnic minority of Hokkaido. Yoshinobu Kosugi offered an apology at a regular general meeting of
Bollywood star kid Shanaya Kapoor to make debut in romantic comedy?
The buzz around Bollywood’s star kids is set to get invigorated once again. Shanaya Kapoor, the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, will reportedly make her debut in a romantic comedy. News about the 21-year-old starlet following in her father’s footsteps first
Comedian Joel Creasey flaunts his shredded new physique in a string of sultry images for ...
He lost 12kg of fat and gained 4kg of muscle 12 weeks, thanks to a complete overhaul in his diet and fitness regimen. And on Monday, comedian Joel Creasey's shredded physique was displayed in all its glory on the cover of Men's Health, whose latest issue
Hear me out: why Ishtar isn’t a bad movie
The latest in our series of writers defending maligned films is an ode to Elaine May’s lambasted 1987 flop starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman It’s a rare movie bomb that’s such a catastrophe it becomes a byword for cinematic failure. Ishtar, Elaine
Bob Odenkirk: ‘Soon people won’t remember Breaking Bad’
He charmed as slimeball lawyer Saul in the drugs drama and its spinoff – but now Bob Odenkirk has gone badass in action thriller Nobody. Has he left his comedy days behind? On the surface, Bob Odenkirk’s new film is entirely preposterous. As the story of a man
MVP! Zendaya shows off her comedy chops as she makes her debut voicing Lola Bunny ...
Space Jam fans got a treat on Sunday when Zendaya made her first appearance voicing the character Lola Bunny in a new preview clip for the upcoming sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy. The 24-year-old Euphoria star popped up in a parody of an ESPN 30 For 30
Bo Burnham’s Inside is the COVID-crazy comedy the world needs right now
This one-man musical comedy captures all the hilarity, tedium, depression and self-obsession that the year from hell spawned in so many of us. ...
10 Minutes Non Stop Comedy : Ek Mini Katha Team Hilarious Interview | Leo Entertainment
10 Minutes Non Stop Comedy : Ek Mini Katha Team Hilarious Interview | Leo Entertainment ...
New-age Kannada comedy clubs take flight online
Bengaluru In a Kannada stand-up comedy show, uploaded on 24 May last year, Niroop Mohan, a young performer stands before a live audience PUBLISHED ON JUN 07, 2021 12:44 AM IST Bengaluru In a Kannada stand-up comedy show, uploaded on 24 May last year, Niroop
Juno Temple On Her Character In Comedy Debut ‘Ted Lasso’: “Keeley Has Saved My Mental Health, Truly”
By Joe Utichi Joe Utichi Executive Awards Editor @joeutichi More Stories By Joe On My Screen: Topher Grace Return To Sitcoms In ‘Home Economics’ And Shares Life Lessons He’s Learned Since ‘That ’70s Show’ ‘The
'However much you think you need': Comedian Chelsea Handler shares Whistler margarita recipe
The American comedian's latest TikTok video includes a cocktail recipe that calls for an unlikely measurement of tequila. ...
Broad City Editor Jon Philpot Discusses Tackling First Feature Film & More
ComingSoon writer Jeff Ames got the opportunity to interview Emmy Award-winning film and TV editor, Jon Philpot about his work on the television series Broad City and the upcoming film False Positive. A24’s False Positive, starring Sophia Bush and Pierce
Jensen Ackles Offers First Look at Soldier Boy’s Shield, Teases Full Reveal Tomorrow
BEGIN SLIDESHOW Fans of Amazon’s The Boys have been eagerly awaiting the reveal of Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy who will be joining the hit comic book series in Season 3, which is currently in production. Ackles, series creator Eric Kripke, and the
Why Fans of ‘Between Two Ferns’ Will Love the Cringe Comedy of ‘Ziwe’
Fans of cringe comedy talk shows like Between Two Ferns and The Eric Andre Show will want to check out Showtime’s, Ziwe. Host Ziwe Fumudoh asks famous guests—such as writer Fran Lebowitz, lawyer Eboni K. Williams, and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew
Pete Davidson: What's Next For The Comedian After "SNL"?
The comedian's incredible run on "Saturday Night Live" might be coming to an end but no worries, he'll have a TON of different opportunities to pursue--watch! ...
Watch some American comedy sitcoms and we’ll reveal your BLACKPINK bestie out of Jisoo, Jennie, ...
Attach Main Korean Image: Social Media Image : Image Caption: Watch some American comedy sitcoms and we’ll reveal your BLACKPINK bestie out of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé & Lisa Enter the Korean details: Unless you've
The Spud Jr. owner opens new comedy club and event center
The Spud Jr. owner Justin LaRocque is opening a new event venue called Prohibition Comedy & Event Room on DeMers Avenue in East Grand Forks. It held its first event – a concert on May 22 – to what LaRocque called “good feedback.” Work on the space will
Hamilton Players produce musical comedy for in-person and online viewing
Michelle McConnaha The Hamilton Players are producing “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” with a new cast for in-person and online viewing starting June 11. Director Denise Rose said the Hamilton Players performed this musical comedy and she directed it
Comedian Celeste Barber attends The Veronicas' concert on the Gold Coast - following their elimination ...
She has amassed more than seven million followers with her entertaining Instagram posts. But on Sunday, it was Celeste Barber's turn to play fan girl when she attended The Veronicas' concert on the Gold Coast. The 37-year-old comedian shared a video to
Red Piano to host comedians
COURTESY PHOTO The Red Piano is looking forward to a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. Red Piano is preparing for a comedy night Thursday and a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions on June 15. The Santa Barbara club will host headliner Eric Schwartz, who
Dream Horse review – hope and hwyl in a one-horse town
It takes a Welsh village to breed a winning sprinter in this feelgood comedy starring Toni Collette “£300? Could’ve gone to Benidorm for that,” scoffs Brian (Owen Teale). His overworked and underappreciated wife, Jan ( Toni Collette , luminous and easy to root
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason review – tender, huge-hearted comedy
In her poem “Tango”, 2020’s Nobel laureate Louise Glück concludes that “Of two sisters, one is always the watcher, one the dancer”. It is a pattern familiar from life and from literature. In fiction it is usually the watching sister who takes on the role of
Mae Martin: ‘We have to give ourselves a break for being turned on by weird stuff’
As a child, Mae Martin used to fantasise about their first breakup. Not the relationship. Just its devastating end. “Pain just seemed so appealing, you know?” says the Canadian comedian, tucking into an egg and bacon sandwich. “Most of the love stories I was
‘Self-belief came much later’: Why nurse Georgie Carroll pivoted into comedy
“Confidence seems natural to some men. It’s a mindset that can be quite useful – one that looks awful on a 20-year-old male, but phenomenal on a 45-year-old woman.” ...
Comedian Joe E. Brown ... a reel baseball hero
Joe E. Brown was one of the top box office stars in the 1930s, and baseball was never far from his heart. ...
Rachel Sennott: ‘A male comedian would throw pieces of paper at my nipples. It was not fun’
What is the most mortifying thing that has ever happened to you? A spectacular pratfall? An accidental reply all? For Danielle, the protagonist of the sublimely uncomfortable Shiva Baby, it has to be the moment when her parents decide to revive – with actions
Which comedian originally performed as the Sea Monster? The Weekend quiz
The questions Which three kings died in England in 1066? Who did Agatha Christie call a “tiresome little creature”? The auroch is the wild ancestor of which animal? Which comedian originally performed as the Sea Monster? Which book is subtitled Another
Katt Williams has a message about cancel culture
“At the end of the day, there’s no cancel culture,” Williams said in a viral interview clip Katt Williams is speaking out about cancel culture in the comedy world. “At the end of the day, there’s no cancel culture, cancellation doesn’t have its own
Funny Side Up: A bunch of content creators are redefining comedy on social media
A bunch of content creators are putting out short comical videos, depicting the common man’s daily struggles and absurdities of the times we’re living in ...
Katt Williams Explains Why He Believes There ‘Is No Cancel Culture’ in Comedy (Video)
Comedian Katt Williams says he doesn’t believe in the “cancel culture” that has become a common thorn in the side of comedians, arguing that if you can only be funny by punching down, you’re probably not funny. “Look, if these are
10 Best Comedy Movies Released In 2020, Ranked | Game Rant
Comedy movies are one of the most popular ones. This genre continues to captivate the audience. Filmmakers, screenwriters as well as film studios know that comedies are often highly profitable. Since they help people relax and forget their worries, comedies
Katt Williams Challenges Comedians to Be Better, Talks 'Cancel Culture'
Katt Williams has a challenge for all
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How I Met Your Mother co-creator would like to change elements of hit comedy ‘and go George Lucas on this thing’
How I Met Your Mother co-creator Carter Beys would like to change parts of the hit comedy (Picture: CBS/Getty) How I Met Your Mother co-creator Carter Bays wishes he could turn back time and change some aspects of the show. The comedy wrapped more than seven
Boring or better? How to do comedy in an age of outrage
Comedian Chris Rock says the fear of being cancelled is making comedy safe and boring. Nikki Macdonald asks Kiwi comedians what are the new rules, and are they making comedy boring, or better. ...
… What’s the Deal With Conservative Comedy?
Reading Time: 8 minutes You don’t have to be a comedy geek to know that there’s not much of a conservative presence in late-night talk shows. It’s certainly not for lack of trying, though — over the years, there have been multiple attempts on the right
‘Girls5Eva’ Star Renée Elise Goldsberry Conquers Comedy As ’90s Diva Wickie Roy: “There’s Such Ridiculous Joy In The Scenes”
By Stevie Wong Stevie Wong More Stories By Stevie How Andra Day Turned Lead Actress To “Vindicate” Her Beloved Icon In ‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday’ ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Director George C. Wolfe On
For Newport News native’s debut documentary, comedian Julia Scotti bares all
Susan Sandler’s debut documentary,
How the Comedy Cellar went from ‘icky’ basement to overnight sensation
More On: comedy Clea DuVall and Lisa Kudrow on working together in ‘HouseBroken’ Iconic NYC comedy club Caroline’s on Broadway reopening Forget Tinder — this is NYC’s hottest dating scene Ziwe on her Showtime series and provocative
‘I’m that candlestick!’: Mae Martin on their unlikely cultural icons
Ahead of the new series of their comedy Feel Good, Martin honours the characters they identified with, from Stand By Me’s Gordie to Beauty and the Beast’s Lumière People often ask me about “queer representation” in media and why it is important. I am a queer
Rachel Sennott: ‘A male comedian would throw pieces of paper at my nipples. It was ...
After surviving the ‘gross’ world of standup, the comic is now starring in funny and frank film Shiva Baby. She talks about satirising erotic selfies and why cinema gets sex workers wrong What is the most mortifying thing that has ever happened to you? A
Comedian Donnie Baker coming to Abbeville Opera House
The Abbeville Opera House and Artisan Entertainment welcome comedian Donnie Baker for one night only. The Abbeville Opera House has had a list of comedy shows now, but none have the social media following as Baker, who will be
Wallace and Gromit: Comedy duo set for Preston statue
Wallace and Gromit are set to have their own "cracking" statue in animator Nick Park's home of Preston. The comedy duo will be sculpted in a bid to draw more visitors to the Lancashire city as Covid rules ease. Four-time Oscar winner Mr Park
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SPORTS ON TV: Baseball’s unwritten rulebook now a comedy
Just when Major League Baseball’s unwritten rulebook couldn’t get any more ridiculous, longtime manager Tony La Russa decided to prove us wrong. For anyone who hasn’t been paying attention to pro baseball over the past few weeks, La Russa was in the middle of
Comedian could face prosecution for hitting a golf ball in Yellowstone
Read full article Graeme Massie 4 June 2021, 9:21 pm·2-min read Comedian faces prosecution for hitting a golf ball in Yellowstone (Getty Images/iStockphoto) A comedian could face prosecution after he illegally played golf in a string of national parks.
'Bo Burnham: Inside' the comedy special we need after a year of COVID
It takes place indoors, like much of our last year did. It mixes laughter with pain. And it features a performer trying to make sense of it all, both the immediate and the larger context of life at this moment, and nearly driving himself crazy in the process.
Issa Rae to Voice Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman in Into the Spider-Verse Sequel
(Photo by Lee Vuitton/AM PR Group via Getty Images) The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Emmy nominee Issa Rae (Insecure) will voice Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman, in Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel. The script
Robby Hoffman Comedy ‘Rivkah’ In Works At Showtime
By Denise Petski Denise Petski Senior Managing Editor More Stories By Denise ‘The Resident’: Anuja Joshi Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of Fox Medical Drama ‘Fruits Of Thy Labor’ Family Drama From Billy Porter & Greg Berlanti
‘Monuments’ Review: An Oddball Grief Comedy Blessed With More Charm Than Smarm
It’s oddly appropriate that grief-stricken widower Ted