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Displaying all articles tagged:
Underrated
underrated
Jan. 25, 2024
F Is for Family
: Bill Burr’s Love Letter to the ’70s
“In spite of the cynicism,†Alanna Ubach says, “love is the foundation of the comedy. It is all heart at the core of the show.â€
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Nov. 2, 2023
It’s Time to Appreciate
SNL
’s ‘Riley’ Sketch, Bitch
“I was like,
This is almost offensive,
†comedian Sam Taggart remembers, “
but at the same time, I’m happy that this is happening.
â€
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Aug. 24, 2023
Take a Bite Out of Horowitz & Spector
For Julie Klausner, the ’80s public-access duo were “the women I had been waiting for my whole life.â€
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Aug. 14, 2023
Can a Boneless-Chicken Commercial Be Art?
Late Night
writer Ben Warheit shares his love for “I Ate the Bones.â€
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
July 20, 2023
Adult Swim’s
Delocated
, a Reality-TV Oracle
Sam Richardson shares his love for Jon Glaser’s irreverent, “toothless in the best way†series.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
May 11, 2023
The Likable Unlikability of Sharon Horgan’s
Pulling
Comedian Jena Friedman explains why the comedy is so worth watching.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Apr. 13, 2023
South Side
Wasn’t Trying to Prove Its Own Importance
Abbott Elementary
writer-producer Brittani Nichols says the series spoke to her “in a way that no other television show ever has.â€
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Mar. 29, 2023
This Fool
Is the Bad-Dude Representation TV Needs
Comedian Marcella Arguello breaks down why the Hulu comedy deserves your attention.
By
Jesse Raub
underrated
Jan. 12, 2023
The Bold Satirical Silliness of
Black Dynamite
Stand-up Matt Braunger explains why the 2009 blaxploitation send-up is so worth watching.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Nov. 24, 2022
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Deserved So Much More
Fun rowdy screenings in theaters, for starters, according to comedian Fortune Feimster.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Nov. 16, 2022
Tracing the Influence of
Hollywood Shuffle
With Open Mike Eagle
Rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle breaks down the trailblazing 1987 comedy.
By
Erik Abriss
underrated
Oct. 25, 2022
The Crude, ‘Completely Nuts’ Charm of
Conker’s Bad Fur Day
Comedian and writer Steven Castillo dives deep on his love for the 2001 Nintendo 64 game.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Oct. 18, 2022
The Absurdist Comedy Genius of ‘Achewood’
Comedian Jes Tom dives deep into their love for Chris Onstad’s webcomic.
By
Ian Goldstein
underrated
Oct. 5, 2022
The Rich, Theatrical, Very Not Normal Charm of
Los Espookys
Amber Ruffin unloads her love for Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen’s HBO comedy series.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Sept. 16, 2022
Gentlemen Broncos
, a Celebration of Nerdy Sci-Fi Cheese
Cartoonist Mimi Pond reflects on why she loves the 2009 film so much.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Aug. 11, 2022
The Surprising Queer Joy of
D.E.B.S.
Jenny Hagel breaks down why the 2004 comedy deserves more fans.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
July 13, 2022
The Sisters Brothers
Is the Rare Laugh-Out-Loud Novel
Comedian Josh Gondelman explains why Patrick deWitt’s book is so worth reading.
By
Jesse Raub
underrated
June 8, 2022
The Wrong Guy
Is the Right Choice for Fans of
Idiocracy
Reggie Watts breaks down why the 1997 Dave Foley comedy is perfect for those who appreciate high-level stupidity.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
May 17, 2022
Bruce McCulloch Admires the ‘Ferocious’ Comedy of Julie Nolke
The Canadian comedian comes highly recommended by the
Kids in the Hall
star.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Apr. 19, 2022
It’s Never Too Late to Enter
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace
Stephen Merchant explains why the 2004 series is so worth watching.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Apr. 8, 2022
The Whitest Kids U’Know Made Abraham Lincoln the Perfect Dick
A Black Lady Sketch Show
’s Robin Thede goes deep on her love for the sketch.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Mar. 22, 2022
In Praise ofÂ
Four Lions
, ‘the MuslimÂ
Blazing Saddles
’
Stand-up Alex Edelman goes deep on his love for the 2010 black comedy.
By
Ian Goldstein
underrated
Mar. 2, 2022
The ‘Incredible Treasure Chest’ of Homestar Runner
Murderville’
s Krister Johnson on the website that inspired him to create stupid comedy thoughtfully.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Jan. 5, 2022
The Messy Honesty of Mae Martin’s
Feel Good
Stand-up Naomi Ekperigin explains why the comedy-drama series is so worth watching.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
July 22, 2021
Revisiting Adam Resnick’s Brilliant 2014 Memoir With Tom Scharpling
“It’s just the funniest book I’ve ever read.â€
By
Ian Goldstein
underrated
May 25, 2021
A Shout-Out to Coach Beard and Brendan Hunt, the Quiet Hero of
Ted Lasso
Ashley Nicole Black of
A Black Lady Sketch Show
breaks down his greatness.
By
Jen Chaney
underrated
Mar. 16, 2021
It’s Never Too Late to Step Inside the Onion’s
Sex House
Revisiting the brilliant 2012 web series with comedy writer Jen Spyra.
By
Ian Goldstein
underrated
Nov. 12, 2020
Why Robert Benchley Was the Master of Comedy About Nothing
A chat with Merrill Markoe about what she learned from her favorite Algonquin humorist.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Apr. 16, 2020
It’s Always the Perfect Time to Watch
Living Single
Comedian and writer Yassir Lester explains why the ’90s Fox sitcom holds up so well.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Jan. 24, 2020
Relax in the Warm TV Bath of
The Orville
Comedian Moshe Kasher breaks down why he loves the Seth MacFarlane series so much.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Nov. 18, 2019
How
The Ben Stiller Show
Influenced a Generation of Sketch-Comedy Writers
SNL
senior writer Bryan Tucker explains why the show is worth a rewatch.
By
Will Harris
underrated
Nov. 5, 2019
This Just Might Be the Perfect Comedy Sketch
According to Seth Meyers.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Sept. 6, 2019
Anthony Jeselnik Wants You to Fall Deep Into ClickHole
The stand-up breaks down why he loves the humor site’s “absurd darkness†so much.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
July 24, 2019
Before
In Living Color,
There Was Robert Townsend’s
Partners in Crime
Comedy writer-producer Diallo Riddle explains why these HBO specials deserve more recognition.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
July 3, 2019
The Unique Beauty of Brother Theodore’s ‘Stand-up Tragedy’
Penn Jillette breaks down why the late comedian deserves more recognition today.
By
Will Harris
underrated
June 7, 2019
Tim Heidecker Highly Recommends You Visit
Branchburg
Not a lot of people know Cory and Brendan’s comedy. Heidecker wants to change that.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Apr. 24, 2019
Eddie Izzard on the Scene-Stealing Ensemble of
Galaxy Quest
Talking with the British comedian about why the 1999 comedy deserves more fans.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Mar. 28, 2019
The Scammy Charm of Kaitlin Olson and
The Mick
SNL
cast member Chris Redd explains why he loves the canceled Fox comedy so much.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Mar. 21, 2019
Why Aparna Nancherla Loves
Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman
It’s a food show, it’s a travel show, and it’s a truly unhinged comedy.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Mar. 7, 2019
The Refreshingly Genuine Sweetness of
Joe Pera Talks With You
SNL
alum and
A.P. Bio
creator Mike O’Brien breaks down what makes this Adult Swim show so great.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Jan. 9, 2019
How Phil Hendrie Transforms Stupidity Into Brilliant Comedy
Comedian Jon Glaser breaks down what makes Hendrie such a funny genius.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Jan. 4, 2019
Why Kenan Thompson Is the Most Underrated
SNL
Cast Member Ever
Comedian Ron Funches breaks down the unique genius of the longtime
SNL
star.
By
Erik Abriss
underrated
Nov. 27, 2018
The ’90s Kids’ Shows That Informed Adam Conover’s Comedy the Most
The TruTV host breaks down why
Square One TV
and
Beakman’s World
were so influential.
By
Erik Abriss
underrated
Nov. 23, 2018
What
Joe Schmo 2
Taught John Levenstein About Crafting Surprising Comedy
The
Kroll Show
and
Arrested Development
writer-producer breaks down this reality-TV gem.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Nov. 19, 2018
Emily Heller Explains Why
Detroiters
Is the Best Comedy You’re Not Watching
Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson’s Comedy Central series deserves way more love.
By
Erik Abriss
underrated
Nov. 15, 2018
It’s Time for
SNL
Alum Danitra Vance to Get Her Due
Comedian Marina Franklin breaks down why the underappreciated cast member deserves more recognition.
By
Will Harris
underrated
Oct. 30, 2018
Inside
Nighty Night
and the Bravery of British Comedy With David Cross
The comedian breaks down why Julia Davis’s dark British comedy is so worth watching.
By
Bethy Squires
underrated
Oct. 9, 2018
Jessi Klein on the Offbeat, Anarchic Humor of
The Young Ones
“Mainly this unbridled expression of emotion on something that was technically a silly sitcom really tickled me.â€
By
Erik Abriss
underrated
Sept. 25, 2018
Adam Resnick Breaks Down the Surreal W.C. Fields Comedy
Million Dollar Legs
“It was so strange, it actually creeped me out a little. Which is my sweet spot, I guess.â€
By
Will Harris
underrated
Aug. 28, 2018
Wyatt Cenac on the Eddie Murphy–Produced CBS Pilot
What’s Alan Watching?
The comedian looks back on the bizarre pilot featuring Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Ellen Cleghorne, and more.
By
Bethy Squires
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