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Larry Wilmore
in conversation
July 6, 2022
Larry Wilmore Knows No Bounds
He’s kept the golden age of Black TV comedy alive for three decades. He’ll make any network eat its words.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
gallery
June 23, 2022
The Faces of The Tribeca Film Festival 2022
Megan Fox, Robert De Niro, J. Lo, and more smize for the camera.
By
Vulture Editors
trailer mix
Sept. 14, 2020
The Amber Ruffin Show
and
Wilmore
Trailers: Peacock Dips Into Late Night
“It’s a laugh riot!â€
By
Megh Wright
late night
Aug. 10, 2020
Amber Ruffin and Larry Wilmore Will Be Peacock’s Debut Late-Night Hosts
“We can’t wait to write sketches, songs and jokes about this terrible time we call now!â€
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 23, 2017
Bassem Youssef and Larry Wilmore Are Developing a Family Superhero Comedy […]
Bassem Youssef and Larry Wilmore are teaming up for a new comedy at ABC. Variety reports that the network has put into development an untitled […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 4, 2017
Larry Wilmore and Viola Davis Developing ‘Black Don’t Crack’ Comedy at ABC
Larry Wilmore and Viola Davis are teaming up to develop a new comedy series at ABC. Deadline reports that the two are producing a multi-cam […]
By
Megh Wright
May 22, 2017
Why a Podcast Was the Perfect Move for Larry Wilmore
In August, late night TV fans were shocked to learn that Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show had been canceled after just 19 months on the air. Comedy […]
By
John Hugar
podcasts
May 9, 2017
Larry Wilmore Is Taking His Talents to Podcasting With
Black on the Air
The first episode is slated to drop this Thursday.
By
Nicholas Quah
May 9, 2017
Larry Wilmore’s Podcast ‘Black on the Air’ Premieres Later This Week
Former Nightly Show host Larry Wilmore is launching his very own podcast this week. According to Deadline, Wilmore’s new podcast Larry Wilmore: […]
By
Megh Wright
Apr. 6, 2017
Chris Parnell and Matt Walsh Join ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ Spin-Off
ABC is developing a spin-off of its hit comedy Black-ish, and today a new round of casting news was announced. According to Deadline, Chris […]
By
Megh Wright
comedy central
Apr. 4, 2017
The Daily Show
’s Jordan Klepper to Replace Larry Wilmore With His Own Show
The concept might sound familiar.
By
Dee Lockett
on comedy
Feb. 8, 2017
Larry Wilmore: ‘Huge Opportunity’ for a Comedian to Host Correspondents’ Dinner
“My goodness, this would be the year to absolutely take that [invite] if you were asked.â€
By
Devon Ivie
year in culture 2016
Dec. 29, 2016
29 Very Black Things That Happened on TV in 2016
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance,
Atlanta
’s Juneteenth episode, and so much more.
By
Dee Lockett
year in culture 2016
Dec. 19, 2016
The 10 Most Important Late-Night TV Moments in 2016
From Samantha Bee’s anger to Jimmy Fallon’s hair mussing.
By
E. Alex Jung
Dec. 2, 2016
Why Larry Wilmore Should Return to the Talk Show Circuit
On Monday, August 15th, when I did my first internet check of the day, I was immediately sent into a state of shock and horror. The very […]
By
John Hugar
larry wilmore
Nov. 28, 2016
Larry Wilmore Is Going Back to Work With ABC
“I’m thrilled to return to the Mouse House. I hope my room still looks the same.â€
By
Tolly Wright
Nov. 28, 2016
Larry Wilmore Signs a Development Deal with ABC
Over three months after the cancellation of his Comedy Central series, Larry Wilmore is returning to ABC to develop new projects. According to […]
By
Megh Wright
2016 national book award
Nov. 16, 2016
Here Are the 2016 National Book Award Winners
A fête for the letters.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
last night on late night
Nov. 10, 2016
Samantha Bee Kisses a Dream Good-bye
We are sorry, but this is real.
By
Karen Brill
profile
Oct. 9, 2016
“Awkward Black Girl†Goes to Hollywood
At long last, Issa Rae’s HBO series has arrived. But she’s been quietly working to change the industry for years now.
By
Jada Yuan
Sept. 2, 2016
Larry Wilmore Takes Over Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Monologue
Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Larry Wilmore gets a little confused about his role as a guest on the show and takes over […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Sept. 1, 2016
Larry Wilmore Usurps Stephen Colbert’s Gig
Larry Wilmore tried to inherit his berth.
By
Karen Brill
last night on late night
Aug. 19, 2016
Watch Larry Wilmore Say Farewell on
Nightly Show
“Even the haters, your passion is fantastic, guys!â€
By
E. Alex Jung
Aug. 19, 2016
Watch Some Clips from the Final Episode of ‘The Nightly Show with Larry […]
After a sudden cancellation from Comedy Central with only four days’ notice, Larry Wilmore and his team wrapped up The Nightly Show with the […]
By
Megh Wright
liquor
Aug. 18, 2016
Stephen Colbert Sent Larry Wilmore Lots of Booze
He’s mourning the passing of
The Nightly Show
.
By
Nate Jones
Aug. 17, 2016
Larry Wilmore on ‘The Nightly Show’: ‘I’d Thought We’d Have the Chance to […]
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore airs its final episode on Comedy Central tomorrow night, and in the wake of Monday’s cancellation news, […]
By
Megh Wright
roll clip!
Aug. 17, 2016
Wilmore Toasts
Nightly Show
With Sam Bee’s Wine
“Mmmm … That’s some basic-cable wine.â€
By
Jackson McHenry
chat room
Aug. 16, 2016
Larry Wilmore on the End of
The Nightly Show
“I’m not angry at them. I’m disappointed that it didn’t work out well.â€
By
Jesse David Fox
Aug. 16, 2016
Larry Wilmore on ‘The Nightly Show’s Cancellation: ‘Racism Is Solved. We […]
After Comedy Central announced yesterday that it’s decided to cancel The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, last night’s episode went from a […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Aug. 16, 2016
Larry Wilmore Addresses Cancellation On-Air
“So, how was your day?â€
By
Dee Lockett
the industry
Aug. 15, 2016
Why
Larry Wilmore
’s Cancellation Is No Surprise
The decision is grounded in a sad reality.
By
Josef Adalian
Aug. 15, 2016
Comedy Central Cancels ‘The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore’
Comedy Central’s late night series hosted by Larry Wilmore is no more. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network has canceled The […]
By
Megh Wright
July 13, 2016
From Letterman to Wilmore: Inside Network and Cable Late Night Shows with […]
Lee Ellenberg knew he wanted to write for David Letterman when he was a teenager. After watching Letterman’s Late Night show, Ellenberg […]
By
Ian Goldstein
last night on late night
July 7, 2016
Watch Larry Wilmore on Alton Sterling’s Death
“No matter what his crimes were, Alton Sterling did not deserve to be executed for it.â€
By
E. Alex Jung
June 14, 2016
Conan O’Brien, Seth Meyers, and More Late Night Hosts Respond to the […]
In addition to Samantha Bee’s fantastic call to action on gun control on Full Frontal, the rest of the late night world shared their responses […]
By
Megh Wright
May 11, 2016
Inside George Carlin’s Soon-To-Be-Unearthed Archives
Two nights before what would have been George Carlin’s 79th birthday, his daughter Kelly gathered people at the Paley Center For Media to […]
By
Katla McGlynn
May 4, 2016
Larry Wilmore and the History of the Insurgent Host
Depending on who you ask, Larry Wilmore either bombed horribly at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, or he was the best host in nearly a […]
By
John Hugar
May 2, 2016
Watch Larry Wilmore Roast the Press at the White House Correspondents’ […]
The Nightly Show’s Larry Wilmore hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend, and even though President Obama was a tough […]
By
Megh Wright
roll clip!
May 1, 2016
Larry Wilmore’s Correspondents’ Dinner Speech
“I’ve been watching CNN a long time. I used to watch it back when it was a news network.â€
By
Devon Ivie
last night on late night
Feb. 10, 2016
If You Laugh at Larry Wilmore’s ‘People v. Bill Cosby’ Skit, You Must Acquit
Don’t drink the shake!
By
E. Alex Jung
roll clip!
Jan. 28, 2016
Neil deGrasse Tyson Drops the Mic Flat on B.o.B
“When you stand on the shoulders of those who came before, you might just see far enough to realize the earth isn’t fucking flat.â€
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
last night on late night
Jan. 14, 2016
Larry Wilmore Predicted Oscars Would Be White
Sorry, Michael B. Jordan!
By
E. Alex Jung
Dec. 16, 2015
Larry Wilmore to Host the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The Nightly Show’s Larry Wilmore just landed another big TV gig. The White House Correspondents’ Association revealed today that Wilmore has […]
By
Megh Wright
Dec. 2, 2015
Larry Wilmore’s ‘Goodnight Slavery’ Teaches Kids What Their Textbooks […]
The Texas Board of Education has done a lot to whitewash school textbooks in recent years – not only are references to the KKK and Jim Crow […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 15, 2015
Larry Wilmore on Comedy in the Midst of Crisis
Wilmore said he hopes to find a balance between levity and real talk.
By
Samuel Anderson
renewals
Sept. 15, 2015
The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore
Renewed
He’ll get a second season.
By
Dee Lockett
Sept. 15, 2015
Comedy Central Renews ‘The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore’
Larry Wilmore is sticking around at Comedy Central. According to CNN Money, Wilmore revealed during his audience Q&A today that the network has […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 24, 2015
Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji Join Issa Rae’s HBO Pilot ‘Insecure’
Issa Rae’s in-the-works HBO pilot is rounding out its cast. Deadline reports that Jay Ellis (The Game) and Yvonne Orji (Basketball Wife) have […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 12, 2015
Larry Wilmore Checks in on Ferguson a Year After Michael Brown’s Death on […]
Sunday marked one year since the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and the resulting Black Lives Matter movement, so Larry […]
By
Megh Wright
May 5, 2015
How ‘The Nightly Show’ Found Its Voice in Its Baltimore Coverage
I’ve been keeping up with The Nightly Show since its premiere, a handful of episodes here and there excepted, and it’s going as well as anyone […]
By
Chris Kopcow
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