Megh Wright Author Archive
Give A Gift
MOST RECENT ARTICLES BY:

Megh Wright

Features Editor
See all their articles from across New York Magazine
@megh_wright
[email protected]
  1. impersonations
    Jermaine Fowler’s Kevin Hart Impersonation Includes Plenty of ApologiesThe comedian’s performance on Celebrity Drag Race was as hilarious as it was heartwarming.
  2. funny or die
    Funny or Die Furloughs 20 Staffers Due to ‘Economic Reality’ of CoronavirusFurloughs and salary reductions hit the online comedy outlet this week.
  3. snl
    SNL Will Return to TV With a Second Remote EpisodeGet ready for more Zoomed sketches this weekend.
  4. trailer mix
    Jerry Seinfeld Makes Way More Money Than a SupervillainThe comedian’s new Netflix special debuts on May 5.
  5. improv
    Amy Poehler on UCB Closure: ‘We Did Make Mistakes’“What’s most important is people know how much we care about this theater, to keep it alive.”
  6. improv
    Upright Citizens Brigade Closes New York Theater and Training CenterCo-founders called the decision “heart wrenching, but necessary.”
  7. last night on late night
    Bob Odenkirk’s Most Cherished Comedy Memory Involves Chris FarleyAnd a van down by the river.
  8. last night on late night
    John Mulaney Is Very Proud of His Myers–Briggs Test Results“It hit way too many of the marks.”
  9. last night on late night
    Billy Eichner Wants You to Protect Elena at All Costs During the PandemicDo not approach her on the street.
  10. snl
    Got Q-Tips? Then Let RBG (Kate McKinnon) Show You How to Get Swole“A pushup is when you think, ‘Hey, it’s been two weeks, maybe I’ll put on a bra.’”
  11. snl
    The Ninja Turtles Become Old and Sober on Saturday Night LiveTake a look at the life of the “Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
  12. comedy specials
    Hannah Gadsby’s New Special, Douglas, Gets a Premiere DateThe special heads to Netflix next month.
  13. 🚓
    Comedy Central’s Reno 911! Finally Announces Quibi Release DateAnd the full cast is coming along.
  14. stand-up
    Jerry Seinfeld’s New Stand-up Special Premieres on Netflix Next MonthThe title is very appropriate for these quarantimes: 23 Hours to Kill.
  15. snl
    SNL to Return This Weekend With Remotely Produced EpisodeLive from New York, it’s Saturday Night Zoom!
  16. last night on late night
    Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell Star in World’s First Socially-Distanced Soap OperaFallon shared a clip from the new show, The Longest Days of Our Lives.
  17. coronavirus
    How the Late-Night Shows Are Handling Coronavirus QuarantineFor some of them, the show must go on … at home.
  18. snl
    Mulaney on SNL: ‘Once You Work Here, You Always Work Here’Want a sneak peek of Mulaney’s SNL audition? Here you go.
  19. last night on late night
    Conan and Colbert Catch Up, Can’t Agree Who the Host IsSame interview, different edit.
  20. snl
    These Are the SNL Episodes We Wish Were Airing Right NowSNL writer Steven Castillo should be the show’s new booker.
  21. last night on late night
    Adam Sandler Returns to Late-Night With Another Wholesome Quarantine SongA duet with Jimmy Fallon.
  22. the jokes must go on
    Fallon, Colbert, and Kimmel Are Teaming Up for a Star-studded COVID-19 SpecialAnd Lady Gaga has curated a long list of musical guests.
  23. coronavirus
    Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Postponed Now, TooAnd the Edinburgh Fringe was canceled earlier this week.
  24. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon Got Adam Sandler’s Blessing to Impersonate Him on SNL“Good luck, kid!”
  25. late night
    Brad Evans and Nick Ciarelli Join the Tonight Show Writing StaffBut they’re stuck working from Los Angeles during the coronavirus.
  26. music videos
    Jon Daly Re-created a Rolling Stones Music Video to Cheer You UpThe work here is impressive.
  27. last night on late night
    Soothe Yourself With Adam Sandler’s 28-Second Opera NoteWho needs Italians singing from balconies when we have the Sandman?
  28. politics
    Seth Meyers to Interview Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren This WeekLate Night will return to TV this week with new and previously aired segments. And these two.
  29. last night on late night
    John Oliver Says Trump Has ‘F*cking Stage Envy’ Over Coronavirus“This was always going to be hard, but it actually didn’t need to be this hard.”
  30. beautiful things
    There’s Something So Comforting About Conner O’Malley Screaming on His Bike“I’m a good guy! Please! Like me! Don’t be afraid of me! Like me!”
  31. last night on late night
    Dr. Fauci Answers All Your Panicked Coronavirus Questions on The Daily ShowTrevor Noah went straight to the expert.
  32. last night on late night
    Here’s What ‘Jokes Seth Can’t Tell’ Looks Like When Late Night Works From Home“Some of these are playing exactly as well as they would with an audience.”
  33. layoffs
    Upright Citizens Brigade’s Founders Address Mass LayoffsAmy Poehler will reportedly cover an extra month of health-care coverage for full-timers.
  34. institutions
    UCB Could Be Facing ‘the Beginning of the End’ Amid CoronavirusLayoffs, theater closures, and silence from the Upright Citizens Brigade founders are alienating a community that may be unwilling to return.
  35. coronavirus
    Netflix Postpones Its First-Ever Comedy FestivalIt was originally scheduled to begin in late April.
  36. snl
    SNL to Suspend Production Due to CoronavirusThe show was scheduled to return on March 28 with host John Krasinski.
  37. last night on late night
    Trevor Noah Sings a Farewell Song to Having a Live AudienceThanks to the coronavirus.
  38. cabin fever
    6 Self-Quarantine Tips From The Circle’s Joey SassoThe coronavirus has forced a lot of people to be stuck in their homes, so we turned to a self-quarantine expert for advice.
  39. books
    Mike Schur’s Upcoming Book Will (Hopefully) Help You Become a Better PersonHow to Be Good: A Definitive Answer for Exactly What to Do, in Every Possible Situation will hit bookstores in 2021.
  40. politics
    Breaking News: Vicky With a V Officially Endorses Bernie Sanders“Part of lovin’ your country is knowing when she’s hurtin’, and honey, she’s in pain!”
  41. late night
    Pete Buttigieg to Guest Host Jimmy Kimmel Live This WeekThe former presidential candidate will fill in for Kimmel on Thursday.
  42. sketch comedy
    The Kids in the Hall to Return to Amazon With New EpisodesConsider our heads fully crushed.
  43. books
    Colin Quinn to Roast All 50 States in His New BookOverstated will hit bookstores in September.
  44. pilots
    Enter Cole Escola’s Pee Pee Manor If You DareThe comedian released the pilot he made that he says was “too awful to air.”
  45. conan archives
    Journey to the Past When James Lipton Journeyed to the Future With Conan O’BrienThank you, Team Coco, for another classic clip.
  46. festivals
    Netflix Is Getting Into the Comedy Festival BusinessDavid Letterman, Hannah Gadsby, and Dave Chappelle will all be there.
  47. snl
    John Mulaney Forgot to Bring His Puppet to SNLAt least he remembered David Byrne.
  48. trailer mix
    Marc Maron’s New Stand-up Special Debuts Next MonthEnd Times Fun heads to Netflix on March 10.
  49. the simpsons
    Hank Azaria Says He Will No Longer Voice Apu on The Simpsons“What they’re going to do with the character is their call.”
  50. pilots
    Nathan Fielder + the Safdie Brothers = Your New Favorite TV ShowThis pilot has everything: Fielder, the Safdies, HGTV, and a curse.
More Articles