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News Articles: Comedy

"Daily Show" correspondent Dulcé Sloan grew up and got her start in stand-up comedy in Georgia.

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For 'Daily Show' Correspondent Dulcé Sloan, The South Is Not A Punchline

Georgia native Dulcé Sloan is a comedian, actress and correspondent on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah." Sloan started her stage career at...

March 15, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Performing Arts

Comedian Hari Kondabolu Brings His Political Humor to Georgia Stages

Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer and podcaster based in Brooklyn, New York. He has performed on "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Conan,"...

February 27, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Colin Mochrie performs with dancers at Dad's Garage.

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'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Comedian Colin Mochrie Returns To Dad's Garage

Fans of the improv comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" probably know Colin Mochrie as one of the original cast members. He's been on the U.S. version...

December 28, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
On Second Thought intern Monique Bandong performs stand-up comedy at the Laughing Skull in Atlanta.

On Second Thought Intern Monique Bandong Doubles As Stand-Up Comedian

For many young people, turning 21 means buying their first legal drink. For On Second Thought intern and aspiring comedian Monique Bandong, it meant...

July 03, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers and
  • Monique Bandong

On Second Thought For Friday, May 18, 2018

It's been 100 years since a Spanish influenza epidemic killed as many as 50 million people worldwide , including 675,000 Americans. A new book on the...

May 18, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 4 more
Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform stand-up comedy in August Friday, May 18.

Paula Poundstone's Secret To Winning 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!'

Comedian Paula Poundstone is concerned she will have to whisper her act at the Miller Theater in Augusta Friday. "Because of the golf," she told us in a...

May 18, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. is a correspondent for The Daily Show on Comedy Central.

Roy Wood, Jr. On What Makes News Funny

Sometimes the best way to make sense of what’s happening in the world is through comedy. For that, “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has you covered....

December 05, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Scott Adsit performs at Florida Supercon in 2014.

Comedian Scott Adsit Travels From 30 Rock To Atlanta

Atlanta has a healthy appetite for improv. This weekend, Dad’s Garage Theater Company welcomes Scott Adsit . He's best known for roles on the TV shows ...

August 17, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Colin Mochrie during a 2011 performance in Regina, Canada.

Comedian Colin Mochrie On The Rules Of Improv

If you want to see theater in one of its most nerve-racking forms, look no further than actor Colin Mochrie. The comedian is best known for his role on ...

August 14, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Caroline Rhea performing in Florida.

Comedian Caroline Rhea On The Essence Of Being Funny

We talked with comedian Caroline Rhea , best known for her role on the ABC television show, "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Rhea is performing June 9 and...

June 09, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Comedian Ali Wong

Comedian Ali Wong Says She's No Activist On Stage

Some comedians let nothing keep them from the stage. Ali Wong was in her third trimester when she performed for her Netflix comedy special, “Baby Cobra....

May 12, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Comedian Nemr came to the U.S. Lebanon, where he is known as Lebanon's King of Comedy.

Lebanon's King Of Comedy Comes To Atlanta

Some people who flee war-torn countries get a chance to start fresh elsewhere. That’s the case for Lebanese-born comedian Nemr Abou Nassar . He was a...

March 31, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Comedian Trae Crowder gained a following for his "Liberal Redneck" videos on YouTube.

'Liberal Redneck' Trae Crowder Breaks Down Southern Stereotypes

Sometimes the best way to deal with serious subjects is to have a laugh. Comedian Trae Crowder uses humor to talk about politics and culture, and he's...

November 16, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

On Second Thought For Thursday, November 3, 2016

We kick off our celebration of comedians from Georgia with a hilarious native son. George Wallace has performed stand-up comedy for four decades and...

November 03, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee

Comedian Maria Bamford On Success, Hecklers, And Mental Health

Maria Bamford has been called one of "The 50 Funniest People Now" by Rolling Stone. Stephen Colbert says she is his favorite comedian. And her Netflix...

October 14, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art
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