Members of the Monty Python comedy troupe discuss the talented Eric Idle and comment on his unique sense of humor as well as how he was a huge part of keeping the music going in the group.
Ronald Reagan discusses the friendship he and Nancy Reagan had with Lucille Ball and comments on her comedic legacy that will never be forgotten.
Groucho Marx remembers how he got back at Irving Thalberg, the head of production at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, for making him wait hours before their first meeting and describes a hilarious interaction with Greta Garbo, an MGM star, in an elevator. MGM was founded on April 17, 1925 when Marcus Loew purchased … Continue reading
On February 7, 1978, Ronald Reagan roasts Frank Sinatra on an episode of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast, a program that aired periodically and involved having well known people “roast” – or make jokes at the expense of – a celebrity. Continue reading
Actor Bill Murray shares his thoughts on the skills of John Belushi as a comedian and the drug use that led to his death on March 5, 1982. Continue reading
Dan Aykroyd shares the story of how first meeting John Belushi led to the creation of the Blues Brother act and describes his first impression of Belushi being completely underdressed for the Canadian winter. Continue reading
Actor and comedian Bob Saget talks about his first ever nomination for a Grammy in the Best Comedy Album category. Continue reading
Using explicit language, Director Kevin Smith recalls exactly how the phrase "Snooch to the nooch" was created by himself and creative colleague Jason Mewes when they were teenagers. Continue reading
Joan Rivers shares memories of her appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and what euphemism she needed to use when she appeared, largely pregnant, on the show. Continue reading
