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
When did "Parks and Recreation" get so funny?
"The Invention of Lying" tells it straight
Best new TV: "Modern Family"
Red State Update: Poor Bush being betrayed by Cheney
"Paper Heart"
"Julie & Julia"
Is the Judd Apatow moment over?
Deep inside the Boosh
Are they funnier than a fifth-grader?
"I Love You, Beth Cooper"
"Brüno"
Broadsheet
How the World Works
War Room