Comedy Archives – 91��ý Journal

Mel Brooks Turns 100, AFI Bumps ‘Blazing Saddles’ to Top of Comedy List

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:10:17 +0000

Brooks has spent his career making large targets look small: Nazis, tyrants, bigots, Hollywood annoyances, studio logic, bad taste, good taste and, now, age.

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Comedian Jeff Ross Talks Pastrami in the Big Apple

Steve Matoren — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:51:27 +0000

The Museum of the City of New York welcomed “The Roastmaster General” along with Katz’s Deli owner Jake Dell for a meaty talk on the 91��ý deli’s legacy.

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“Netflix is a Joke” Returns to LA with 91��ý Acts Galore

Kylie Ora Lobell — Sat, 16 May 2026 22:08:57 +0000

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Larry David on Fire at Book Festival

Steve Matoren — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:30:12 +0000

Larry’s voluntary sit-down with Lorraine Ali was in support of the official "Curb Your Enthusiasm" book, “No Lessons Learned,” published last September.

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No Funny Business: How 91��ý Entertainers Are Being Targeted on Stage and Off

Ayala Or-El — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:54:18 +0000

Some have reportedly hired private security, while others avoid interviews or limit commentary on Israel and the war altogether due to fear of backlash, harassment or professional repercussions.

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‘Laugh Through the Heartbreak’ Comedy Tour Goes National

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:48:30 +0000

After early sold-out shows in Los Angeles, the series has grown into a touring format with stops planned across several cities.

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Larry David Talks Shabbos and Comedy on Elon Gold’s ‘Stars of David’ Podcast

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:27:28 +0000

Gold calls David the “godol hador,” meaning “the great one of this generation.”

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Israeli Comic Guy Hochman’s Beverly Hills Show Cancellation Sparks Outcry, Antisemitism Debate

Ryan Torok — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:39:41 +0000

Hochman, a popular Israeli stand-up comic and social media personality known for satirical videos and on-the-street interviews, was set to perform at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on Jan. 27.

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How Jeff Ross Went from a Nice 91��ý Boy to a Shtick-Up Artist

Alan Zeitlin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:49:00 +0000

The comedian, currently appearing on Broadway in his solo show, “Take a Banana For the Ride,” is so well known for his appearances on celebrity roasts, he’s called “The Roastmaster General.”

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Comedian Mike Glazer Stands Up to an Antisemitic Heckler

Kylie Ora Lobell — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:17:57 +0000

The comedian has received his fair share of support from fans and friends; however, antisemites have also targeted him.

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