In Pakistan, standup comedy is catching on as a form of entertainment. As Fahad Desmukh reports from Karachi, country’s problems provide a wealth of material for comedians.
Dame Edna Everage, a lilac-wig wearing character created by Australian comedian Barry Humphries is set to retire. Humphries announced Monday that he is retiring the character.
The Egyptian revolution has ushered in a new type of media freedom to the country. Ursula Lindsey reports on a new program in Egypt that is modeled on Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.”
Sally Wade is George Carlin’s widow, and she has some stories to tell. In her new book “The George Carlin Letters: The Permanent Courtship of Sally Wade,” she reveals letters, drawings, and experiences from the last ten years with the comedian.
Montreal, Canada, hosts the annual ?Just For Laughs’ festival this weekend. Joining The Takeaway to talk about the festival is Steve Heisler, a contributor to The Onion, and Andy Kindler, a writer and comedian and a veteran of the festival.
