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comedy

[kom-i-dee] / ˈkɒm ɪ di /


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Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

He put in years on the club circuit and released specials with Comedy Central.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Leicester Comedy Festival attracted about 100,000 spectators and more than 500 acts this year, including Sir Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe and Rosie Holt, many of whom have not been paid.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Comedy transcends lines and borders, so when we heard that comedian Mike Ward hopped his own border in Canada to be at Dynasty Typewriter, we were all in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Will she launch into a Comedy Central–style roast session where she talks about my suitcase, my messy room, and the stack of dishes in the sink?

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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