February 3, 2016

Remembering Comedy Legend Bob Elliott (1923-2016)

Regardless of whether you know the name or not-- let alone his comedy-- Bob Elliott contribution to comedy is one not only of note, but worth celebrating. From Fernwood Tonight to National Lampoon’s Radio Hour to SNL’s Weekend Update, Bob Elliott and his partner Ray Goulding set a standard that so many comics have tried their hardest to live up to. With partner Ray Goulding, they were masters of both improv comedy and parodying the media they appeared on, while satirizing everything with signature low-key, deadpan humor.
February 11, 2014

Royal Families of Comedy

We don't have royalty in these United States of ours, but if we did, the following families would the kings, queens, lords and barons of comedy.