Classic Comedy Blog

A legendary stand-up comedian, George Carlin may be best known for his routine about the seven dirty words you can't say on radio or tel...

Known now primarily as a film director, actor and writer, Woody Allen has devoted his life to comedy. As a a teenager he gained fame contri...

Best known for "I Don't Get No Respect," the catch-phrase that summed up his comic persona, Rodney Dangerfield was a marvel to...

Jonathan Winters special comic genius was his ability to improvise. If he reminds you of Robin Williams that shouldn't be a surprise. ...

Jean Shepherd was a popular radio personality in New York City during the 1950s and 60s. His late night show featured several hours of him ...

Victor Borge combined comedy with his training as a classical pianist. He's best known for playing classical music that gets interupted...

In the late 1960s, Lily Tomlin became one of the breakout stars of the breakout comedy show "Laugh-In." One of her classic charac...