NBC's comedy matures from middling civic mockumentary into a smart, hilarious parody of small-town life in America
By Heather Havrilesky Nov 4, 2009
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The not-so-awful truth is that Ricky Gervais is smart, funny and, yes, sexy
By Stephanie Zacharek
October 2, 2009
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Look, Mom! A dysfunctional family sitcom that's actually funny!
By Heather Havrilesky
September 23, 2009
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Ain't anyone loyal to their friends anymore?
August 14, 2009
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Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi talk romance and BLTs in this sexless mockumentary. But is it true love, or too cute?
By Sarah Hepola
August 7, 2009
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The former speaker of the House on Sarah Palin's Facebook page and why we should not trust the government
August 12, 2009
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Meryl Streep's gleeful performance as the beloved cook goes beyond imitation. She is the Julia Child of our dreams
By Stephanie Zacharek
August 7, 2009
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The chef and Mr. Slaw try to make a cool salad for a hot summer day down by the swimming hole
August 7, 2009
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The dentist/lawyer/real estate agent and de facto leader of the "birther" movement loses it on national TV
August 5, 2009
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The "Late Show With David Letterman" writer talks about the funniest moments on the show and the art of a good joke
August 3, 2009
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He defined the recent comic landscape. But as the hero of "Funny People" understands, no streak lasts forever
By Stephanie Zacharek
July 31, 2009
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Jackie and Dunlap face their biggest fear -- that they have become moderates
July 31, 2009
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Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt of "The Mighty Boosh" talk about bringing their fantastical cult hit to America
By Joy Press
July 27, 2009
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"If we can stop President Obama ... it will be his Waterloo." And more wisdom from the South Carolina senator
July 22, 2009
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The most famous rabbits in showbiz ask the comedian for career advice. But can he get them on Leno?
July 20, 2009
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Jackie and Dunlap take on a recent Pentagon study that recommends a smoking ban for all U.S. soldiers
July 17, 2009
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An odd comedy duo brings bratty jokes and juvenile high jinx to Comedy Central with "Michael & Michael Have Issues"
By Heather Havrilesky
July 15, 2009
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Is the senator speaking from personal experience when he mentions prejudices?
July 15, 2009
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This summer teen romance hopes to sidestep cliche with doses of sweetness, intelligence -- and Hayden Panettiere
By Stephanie Zacharek
July 10, 2009
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Jackie and Dunlap on the G8 Summit, green jobs and ending global warming (which doesn't exist, anyway)
July 10, 2009
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It's rude and crude and possibly offensive. But is Sacha Baron Cohen's satire funny?
By Stephanie Zacharek
July 9, 2009
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Memorable scenes of male full-frontal nudity
July 9, 2009
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An animated response to the governor's declaration of independence, commitment to her state and decision to quit
July 8, 2009
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Jackie and Dunlap on why comedians shouldn't be politicians
July 3, 2009
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Watch out! The 2010 census is coming. An animated response to the congresswoman's paranoia
July 1, 2009