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The King’s Speech

The PBS American Masters special documenting the career of Johnny Carson, airing starting May 14 on PBS stations, is as elegant as the man himself. “Johnny Carson: King of Late Night” chronicles the late-night comedy legend's career, and offers some new insights.

TV review

The Last Outlaw

Stand-up comedian Carl LaBove makes a mark in New York with "An Outlaw's Tale," a show blending storytelling into stand-up with impact.

Stand-up review

Kasher If You Can

Stand-up comic Moshe Kasher takes readers through altogether different territory than comedy in his recently published memoir, “Kasher in the Rye,” covering his juvenile delinquent past.

Book review

Grand Delusion

Alternative-style stand-up comic Paul F. Tompkins excels with his unique incredulous tone of storytelling in "Laboring Under Delusions," a 90-minute special for Comedy Central that capitalizes on tales of early failure in retail and performing.

Stand-up review