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Gary Gulman Clings to Grandiloquence

 In his Off Broadway show, the comedian too often confuses attention for acceptance. By Kathryn VanArendonk
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
remembrance

Just a Bit Outside

 Baseball’s resident jester Bob Uecker became one of the sport’s most beloved figures—and an entertainment star along the way. By Matt Zoller Seitz
  1. theater review
    Gary Gulman Clings to GrandiloquenceIn his Off Broadway show, the comedian too often confuses attention for acceptance.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  2. last night on late night
    Dave Chappelle Asks Trump to ‘Do Better’ in SNL MonologueIt was the longest monologue in Saturday Night Live history.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. remembrance
    Just a Bit OutsideBaseball’s resident jester Bob Uecker became one of the sport’s most beloved figures—and an entertainment star along the way.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  4. comedy review
    Roy Wood Jr. Comes Into FocusLonely Flowers is a reminder that we should all just pick up the phone and call.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  5. this week in late night
    Seth Meyers Repaying His Debts Won Late Night This WeekPlus, Roy Wood Jr. embedding with firefighters in Compton and Julia Stiles learning who Robbie Williams is.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. docuseries
    The Best SNL Docuseries Episode Is Obviously ‘More Cowbell’This four-part Peacock show has a fever, and we bet you can guess what the only prescription for it is.
    By Jen Chaney
  7. well deserved
    Presenting the Latest Mark Twain Prize Winner: Conan O’BrienThe former late-night host joins the ranks of a celebrated group including Kevin Hart, Jon Stewart, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
    By Hershal Pandya
  8. a bad idea worth considering
    SNL Needs More MustachesThe show should return to its ‘70s roots (in this one particular way).
    By Jesse David Fox
  9. the great bits
    Kathleen Madigan Stares Down the Abyss of IndulgenceWhy her 2013 bit about a cruise with Lewis Black is such a stand-up masterwork.
    By John Roy
  10. last night on late night
    Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s First Monologue Back Amid Los Angeles WildfiresHe interviewed emerging folk hero Steve Guttenberg.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. club chalamet
    What Timothée Chalamet Will Do on SNL Is a Complete UnknownThe actor will serve as both host and musical guest on January 25. Are we getting some Dylan songs?
    By Hershal Pandya
  12. snl 50
    Ladies and Gentlemen … Timothée ChalametAs both host and musical guest on SNL.
    By Jason P. Frank
  13. this week in late night
    Goofing Through the Trauma Won Late Night This Week“My house burned down. I can tell jokes about this.”
    By Bethy Squires
  14. over the hill
    How Is SNL Celebrating Its Big Five-Oh?With a trailer for the upcoming Peacock docuseries SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  15. trailer mix
    Roy Wood Jr. Seeks Connection in Lonely FlowersYour first look at the comedian’s upcoming Hulu special, out January 17.
    By Hershal Pandya
  16. tributes
    Adam Pally Remembers Jeff Baena as ‘Fosterer of Possibility’The two were frequent and long time collaborators on screen, as Pally starred in Baena’s directorial debut.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  17. rip
    Jeff Baena, Filmmaker and Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Dead at 47He directed numerous comedy films such as The Little Hours and Life After Beth.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  18. golden globes 2025
    Nikki Glaser Hit Every BeatTargets of the comedian’s killer opening included Ben Affleck, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Timothée Chalamet, and more.
    By Hershal Pandya
  19. highs and lows
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 Golden GlobesHIGH: Nikki Glaser’s lightly searing opening monologue. LOW: Not getting to hear “Pope-ular” in full.
    By Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, and Jackson McHenry
  20. awards szn
    The 2025 Golden Globe Award WinnersShōgun wins Best Drama Series, becoming the most awarded show of the night.
    By Jason P. Frank
  21. awards szn
    Everything That Happened at the 2025 Golden GlobesGive us the full version of “Pope-ular“!
    By Vulture Staff
  22. golden globes 2025
    Seth Rogen Will Always Speak His Mind at an Awards ShowHe didn’t care for the camera angles for presenters.
    By Bethy Squires
  23. debut
    Jason Kelce Just Made the Most Kelce-esque Late Night ShowHere’s everything that went down in the premiere episode of They Call It Late Night.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. awards szn
    Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Golden GlobesFrom Viola to Ted to Nikki.
    By Jason P. Frank
  25. cunk up the jam
    Philomena Cunk Is Diane Morgan’s Superhero Alter EgoThe comedian, who’s played the character for 11 years, talks donning the “suit of armor” for possibly the last time in the new special, Cunk on Life.
    By Hershal Pandya
  26. stand-up
    5 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)Quick, watch them before the year ends!
    By Jesse David Fox
  27. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of December 2024Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  28. best of 2024
    The Best TikToks of 2024, According to Julie KlausnerFeaturing a bubbe’s visible contempt for a Star Wars ride and everything starring Ellie the Elephant.
    By Julie Klausner
  29. good one podcast
    Nate Bargatze Fought Hard for the ‘Washington’s Dream’ SketchAnd it involved mentioning Studio 60 to Lorne Michaels.
    By Jesse David Fox
  30. best of 2024
    The 2024 Very Specific TV AwardsBestowing high honors in the esteemed fields of fart-based communication, cringe-worthy pricks, and being Angela Bassett.
    By Brian Grubb
  31. best of 2024
    Our 93 Favorite Comedy Moments of 2024We’ve got gay hamsters, computer wives, and Corey.
    By Vulture Staff
  32. coming soon
    Happy Gilmore 2 Gets a Release YearNetflix dropped a teaser trailer just before the first night of Hanukkah.
    By Bethy Squires
  33. jokes
    Katt Williams Tells the Stories Behind Three of His Best JokesThe prolific comedian opens up about a bit he might’ve inadvertently stolen, another he might regret, and a third that God one-upped.
    By Jesse David Fox
  34. alec baldwin jumpscare
    SNL: Martin Short Inducted into Five Timers ClubScream! Scream for cameos, you greedy little pigs.
    By Bethy Squires
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. essential episodes
    The 100 Best Simpsons EpisodesThe only guide you’ll ever need.
    By Jesse David Fox, Jen Chaney, and Rebecca Alter
  42. vulture lists
    Every The Office Christmas Episode, RankedFrom Belsnickel to Benihana.
    By Elizabeth Entenman
  43. 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
  44. last night on late night
    SNL: Jane Wickline Embodies a Frustrated Sabrina CarpenterWhy will no one question her sexuality?
    By Bethy Squires
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. slippery in here
    Jamie Foxx Confused the Devil for DiddyTelling a few jokes about the disgraced mogul in his Netflix special.
    By Hershal Pandya
  49. 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
  50. 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
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