Stand-up comedy has always been autobiographical, but now a new generation of comedians are adapting their lives (or some version of it) into scripted series.
A woman walks by the Just for Laughs festival at the Quartier des Spectacles, in July 2021 in Montréal.
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Expanding the circulation of our comedic content and continuing to invest in the production of stand-up specials — which is relatively low cost — could hugely boost the careers of Canadian comedians.
Larry David, the creator and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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This show has lots to say about the confusing time of life in your 30s, when some friends are settling down while others have just booked tickets for a pagan festival.
Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan star as two unlikely friends on a road trip.
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I took my young son Heathcliff to the show, and his perspective helped me see it through a kid’s eyes.
Comedian Chuck Nice and his daughter crack jokes in a video about a serious topic: climate change.
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Climate scientist Mark Maslin pairs up with comedian Jo Brand to explain the urgency of the climate crisis. Together, they find that humour cuts through in ways that plain facts just can’t.
Lorne Michaels holding one of his Emmy Awards in 2022.
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