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best of 2024

The Best Comedy Books of 2024

 The most delightful, thought-provoking, educational, and just all in all funny. By Brian Boone
best of 2024

The Best Comedy Specials of 2024

 From highly choreographed art-house projects to an hour of sex-robot clowning. By Kathryn VanArendonk
remember that time

‘Paul Simon Probably Thought I Was a Seat Filler’

 How a kismet chain of events got Chris Colfer in SNL’s ‘What Up With That?’ middle chair. By Devon Ivie
  1. year in culture
    The Bests of 2024All the books, podcasts, and anime (plus TV, movies, music, and more) that captivated our critics (and John Waters) this year.
    By Vulture Editors
  2. remember that time
    ‘Paul Simon Probably Thought I Was a Seat Filler’How a kismet chain of events got Chris Colfer in SNL’s ‘What Up With That?’ middle chair.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. the roomy award
    ‘There Are Always Lessons’ When Making Abbott ElementaryThe writers of the hit sitcom shed light on their Roomy Award-winning process.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  4. oral history
    How ‘Lisa on Ice’ Became a Simpsons Sibling ClassicA live oral history of one of the series’ most beloved episodes.
    By Jesse David Fox
  5. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Series-Finale Recap: Casket ClosedAs a wise mug once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
    By Katie Rife
  6. backstory
    What the Hell Was Bartmania?Thirty-five years ago, The Simpsons’s breakout underachiever became a controversy, and Matt Groening is still proud of it, man.
    By Darryn King
  7. essential episodes
    The 100 Best Simpsons EpisodesThe only guide you’ll ever need.
    By Jesse David Fox, Jen Chaney, and Rebecca Alter
  8. vulture lists
    Every The Office Christmas Episode, RankedFrom Belsnickel to Benihana.
    By Elizabeth Entenman
  9. endings
    You Want Closure? What We Do in the Shadows Will Give You Closure.The series finale deploys an array of endings that highlights the folly of seeking a closing beat for immortal creatures.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  10. last night on late night
    SNL: Jane Wickline Embodies a Frustrated Sabrina CarpenterWhy will no one question her sexuality?
    By Bethy Squires
  11. this week in late night
    Borky Won Late Night This WeekPlus Jeremy Strong and Jimmy Kimmel never getting on the same page and a classic showbiz tale from Billy Crystal.
    By Bethy Squires
  12. over the hill
    How Is SNL Celebrating Its Big Five-Oh?With a primetime special and a docuseries on Peacock, for starters.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  13. failed bid
    The Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars Has Been RejectedBut it won’t stop trying to buy Alex Jones’s hub of misinformation.
    By Hershal Pandya
  14. last night on late night
    John Mulaney’s Son Learned to Talk Because of ‘How Much He Hated Steely Dan’He just couldn’t tolerate “Hey Nineteen” and “Gaucho” any longer.
    By Devon Ivie
  15. slippery in here
    Jamie Foxx Confused the Devil for DiddyTelling a few jokes about the disgraced mogul in his Netflix special.
    By Hershal Pandya
  16. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: The Salazar ShortThe Cannon Capital employees might not be literal vampires, but Guillermo and the camera crew have plenty of evidence of them being absolute monsters.
    By Katie Rife
  17. like a…
    SNL Was Too Cheap to Approve This Bob Dylan SketchWhat, talking about sandwiches while recording “We Are the World” costs a lot?
    By Devon Ivie
  18. last night on late night
    Trisha Paytas Guests on Saturday Night Live, Y’allWill Ethan Klein honor his verbal contract and cut off his arm?
    By Bethy Squires
  19. this week in late night
    After Midnight’s Plan to Fix America Won Late Night This WeekPlus Ralph Fiennes’s Meredith Marks and Kyle Mooney’s return to Kimmel.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. stand-up
    Turn Off the Captions on Stand-up Specials (If You Can)If you’re not laughing while watching stand-up specials, it might be because you’re reading ahead.
    By Hershal Pandya
  21. best of 2024
    The Best Comedy Books of 2024The most delightful, thought-provoking, educational, and just all in all funny.
    By Brian Boone
  22. awards szn
    Forget About Last Year’s Golden GlobesAnd focus on Nikki Glaser instead.
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. flagrant
    Which White Comedian Caught Kendrick Lamar’s Wrath?Andrew Schulz is claiming credit.
    By Hershal Pandya
  24. trailer mix
    Jamie Foxx Taped a Netflix Special About His Health ScareWhat Had Happened Was is out December 10 on Netflix.
    By Hershal Pandya
  25. last night on late night
    Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Share Their Spotify Wrapped 2024Really, The Doobie Brothers?
    By Bethy Squires
  26. chapters
    Marshall Brickman’s Best Advice for Aspiring Comedy Writers“Go into health care.”
    By Mike Sacks
  27. stand-up
    Comedians Agree: Less Crowdwork!And Roy Wood Jr. has some comedian recommendations for you.
    By Jason P. Frank
  28. best of 2024
    The Best Comedy Specials of 2024From highly choreographed art-house projects to an hour of sex-robot clowning.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  29. the interview
    Mike’s WorldMore than 35 years into a career filled with iconic characters and commercial success, Mike Myers’s singular comedy endures.
    By Jesse David Fox
  30. the essay
    Always Trust Mike MyersDirecting him in Austin Powers showed me the level of commitment necessary to be really, truly funny.
    By Jay Roach
    As told to Hershal Pandya
  31. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: The WarriorsHave the Staten Island vampires been to a party that wasn’t an elaborate trap to murder someone?
    By Katie Rife
  32. snl 50
    Chris Rock and Martin Short to Close Out the Year For Saturday Night LiveGracie Abrams and Hozier will be their respective musical guests.
    By Jason P. Frank
  33. vulture lists
    Every Ben Stiller Movie Performance, RankedAudiences have come to know and love many Stiller personas: jester, auteur, control freak, buff daddy.
    By Sean Malin
  34. reasons to love new york
    60 Stars, 50 Seasons, 5 PanelsHow New York’s mega-size Saturday Night Live cover came together.
    By Megh Wright
  35. reasons to love new york
    Saturday Night Live Is How We Talk With AmericaThe show holds a mirror to the love-hate relationship between the country and New York.
    By Jesse David Fox
  36. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of November 2024Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  37. the great bits
    No One Makes a Meltdown As Smart or Funny As Gary GulmanUnpacking the brilliance of the stand-up’s famous Trader Joe’s bit.
    By John Roy
  38. last night on late night
    James Acaster Is Starting Feuds All Over the PlaceMore specifically, he’s starting them on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
    By Bethy Squires
  39. game plans
    Can Hulu Crack Stand-up Comedy Specials?A look inside how the streamer views curation, moderation, money, and “giving comedians their flowers.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  40. vulture lists
    A Definitive Ranking of Friends Thanksgiving EpisodesMissing toes, Brad Pitt, and Chandler in a box.
    By Brian Boone
  41. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: Video VillageSeduced by the siren of show business and Pictionary.
    By Katie Rife
  42. 100 jokes
    Airplane!’s Creators Reveal the Origins of ‘Don’t Call Me Shirley’It may have saved the entire production.
    By Abraham Josephine Riesman
  43. remember that time
    ‘We’re All At the Mercy of the Cowbell Sketch’Twenty-four years later, Blue Öyster Cult’s front man on the agony, ecstasy, and relief of the SNL favorite.
    By Devon Ivie
  44. his mom says he’s cool
    Milhouse Van Houten’s Most Milhouse Lines, RankedIn honor of retiring voice actor Pamela Hayden, let’s revisit all the times Bart’s little wiener friend brought pathetic pathos to The Simpsons.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. this week in late night
    Chris Fleming’s Experimental New Play Won Late Night This WeekPlus, quick-change BTS on The Tonight Show and Stephen Colbert and Josh Brolin’s book fight.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. a long talk
    The Comedian vs. the CrowdDisruptive audiences nearly drove James Acaster from stand-up. Instead, he decided to embrace the hecklers.
    By Hershal Pandya
  47. the vulture transcript
    The You’re The Worst Cast Would Like Their Movie NowStephen Falk and his actors are ready for a follow-up film, if FX is ready to pay for it.
    By Jen Chaney
  48. profile
    ‘I’m Not Letting You Laugh at Me. I’m Perfect.’Twenty years into his stand-up career, Anthony Jeselnik remains the king of crossed lines.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  49. coming soon
    Podcasters Do Movies Now?Theo Von’s writing, directing, self-producing, and starring in Busboys with David Spade.
    By Bethy Squires
  50. trailer mix
    Anthony Jeselnik Is Thoroughly Applauded in Bones and AllYour first look at the comedian’s first special in five years, out November 26 on Netflix.
    By Hershal Pandya
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