Comedy

Classic TV Variety shows collage with Dean Martin, Carol Burnett and Goldie Hawn

Carol Burnett at 93: How Variety Shows Shaped TV’s Funniest Era

Carol Burnett created comedy gold, but variety was always a treasure trove of great giggles.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, 'Not Another Monday' (Season 5, aired Nov. 11, 1989), 1985-1992

‘The Golden Girls’: Why the Underdog Comedy Is Still a TV Classic

And why you should be watching it on MeTV.

Geoffrey Owens in The Pitt, HBO; THE COSBY SHOW, Geoffrey Owens, Sabrina Le Beauf, NBC-TV, 1984-1992. (c) Carsey-Werner/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

Why Does Dr. Clay Barrett From ‘The Pitt’ Look Familiar?

He was once a thorn in the side of Claire Huxtable.

EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Brad Garrett, (1999), 1996-2005. © CBS / Courtesy: Everett Collection

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’: The Shocking Reason Why a Robert Spinoff Never Happened

Inside the shocking reason why the Barone family’s story didn’t continue onscreen.

I LOVE LUCY, Lucille Ball, 'Lucy and Superman', (Season 6, aired Jan. 14, 1957), 1951-57.

Do You Remember When Lucy Met Superman on ‘I Love Lucy’?

A look at one of the funniest ‘I Love Lucy’ episodes.

Andy Griffith, Don Knotts in 1965 on THE ANDY GRIFFITH, DON KNOTTS, JIM NABORS SHOW

Here’s What Andy Griffith REALLY Thought About Don Knotts on ‘Three’s Company’

The former Mayberry resident didn’t mince words.

THREE'S COMPANY, Jenilee Harrison, (1981), 1977-1984.

Whatever Happened to Jenilee Harrison from ‘Three’s Company’?

She eventually became a fitness guru selling the Ab Flex. But what is she doing now?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

Andy Griffith’s Final Visit With Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier)

Despite years of rumored friction, Frances reached out to Andy Griffith before her death.

SCTV (aka SECOND CITY TV), from left: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Dave thomas, Rick Moranis, 1976-81.

Where Can You Watch ‘SCTV’? The Answer is Complicated

Can’t find ‘SCTV’? You are not the only one. But Canadians will soon be pretty happy.

THE DREW CAREY SHOW, from left: Drew Carey, Kathy Kinney, 1995-2004. ph: Bob D'Amico /© ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection

‘The Drew Carey Show’ is Finally Streaming With Its Original Music

Watching the series is now easier than ever.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Seth Green vs Seth Green

Seth Green Reveals He Was In the Original ‘Buffy’ Movie Before Winning Hearts As Oz

Charisma Carpenter reunites with her former Sunnydale neighbor on her podcast.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, 'Not Another Monday' (Season 5, aired Nov. 11, 1989), 1985-1992

The Golden Girls’ Joins MeTV Lineup

The iconic series returns to broadcast TV.

1990s Rom Com quiz graphic with Julia Roberts from Pretty Woman

How Well Do You Know These 1990s Rom-Coms?

Test your knowledge of the decade when Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan ruled cinemas.

Kelly Roland and Method Man - Relationship Goals

‘Relationship Goals’: Kelly Rowland & Method Man Dish on Those Musical Moments (VIDEO)

Rowland praised her costar for going all-in with the music.

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Dies: ‘Will & Grace’ Actor Was 95

He played the bartender, Smitty, and appeared in other TV shows like ‘The Office,’ ‘Shameless,’ and ‘Glee.’

ANYTHING BUT LOVE, Richard Lewis, Jamie Lee Curtis

‘Anything But Love’: Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals How Richard Lewis Helped Sobriety Journey

The actress, 67, just celebrated 27 years of sobriety.

The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Trailer: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway & Stanley Tucci Have Awkward Reunion

One fan declared, ‘This has all the ingredients to be something very good.’

SCTV, clockwise from top left: Joe Flaherty as Guy Caballero, Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley (center), Catherine O'hara as Lola Heatherton, John Candy as Johnny LaRue, Eugene Levy as Bobby Bittman, Martin Short as Ed Grimley, Rick Moranis as Bob MacKenzie, 1976-1981

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘SCTV’?

The legendary sketch show introduced audiences to Catherine O’Hara, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, John Candy, more

FAMILY TIES, Marc Price, 1982-89

Whatever Happened to Marc Price, ‘Family Tie’s’ Skippy?

He’s touring the US right now.

MASH, Alan Alda

‘M*A*S*H’ Star Alan Alda Celebrates 90th Birthday in Rare Photos

The actor played Hawkeye Pierce in the long-running sitcom.

HAPPY DAYS, Donnie Most, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Ron Howard

How ‘Happy Days’ Helped ‘Save More Lives Than Any Other Program in History’

Anson Williams explained the connection between the beloved sitcom and Heimlich maneuver.

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, Cindy Williams and Penny Marshal

‘Laverne & Shirley’: Henry Winkler Set the Record Straight on Penny Marshall & Cindy Williams Relationship

The Fonzie actor revealed what the behind-the-scenes dynamic between the actresses was really like.

THE PITT, Katherine Lanasa, (Season 1, premiered Jan 9, 2025). photo: Warrick Page / ©HBO MAX/ Courtesy Everett Collection, patient

Does ‘The Pitt’s Nurse Dana Evans Look Familiar? She Was One of Seinfeld’s Exes

Hint: Don’t lie to her about ‘Melrose Place.’

'Home Improvement' stars

‘Home Improvement’: Tim Allen Reveals Where Relationships With Kid Actors Stand Now

He played Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor for eight seasons from 1991 to 1999.

TOWNIES, (from left): Jenna Elfman, Ron Livingston, Molly Ringwald, Bill Burr, Lauren Graham, 1996. © Carsey-Werner / courtesy Everett Collection

Bill Burr’s Forgotten ’90s Sitcom With Molly Ringwald & Lauren Graham Slowed His Acting Career for 15 Years

The forgotten comedy also starred Jenna Elfman and Ron Livingston.

THE NANNY, from left: Nicholle Tom, Madeline Zima, Charles Shaughnessy, Benjamin Salisbury, Fran Drescher, 1993-1999. ph: Cliff Lipson /© CBS/ Courtesy Everett Collection

Fran Drescher Reveals ‘The Nanny’ Was Based on a Real Incident Involving Twiggy

Drescher sold the show as a modern-day ‘The Sound of Music.’

Tessie Santiago, John Krasinski, John Krasinski and Jorge Garcia in 'Old School'

How a Rejected Pilot With Natasha Lyonne Changed John Krasinski’s Life

If this pilot had been picked up, ‘The Office’ would have been a very different show.

Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie Cancels Comedy Tour Dates Amid Medical Emergency

The ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ comedian, 68, required immediate surgery.

John Mulrooney

Tributes Pour in After John Mulrooney’s Death at 67

The iconic stand-up comedian reached the height of his fame in the ’80s and ’90s.

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler, 80, Reveals Why He Refuses to Retire

The ‘Happy Days’ star has no plans of slowing down soon.