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March 28, 2017 (March 27, 2017)

200 Years of Illinois: Jack Benny’s “longest laugh”

Chicago communication

March 28 marks the date of a historic moment in the history of comedy. On that date in 1948, Jack Benny’s popular radio show aired one of the great exchanges […]

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September 15, 2016 (September 15, 2016)

Throwbacklist Thursday: Humor Has It

Appalachian studies folklore music

One man’s opinion: if I had to choose the hardest gig in show business or performance, without a doubt I would say “comedian.” It is hard to spin a funny story. […]

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March 16, 2015 (March 16, 2015)

Happy birthday, Jerry Lewis

film

A few months ago, a friend and I discussed one of those pop culture questions that go just right with a pint of beer. Which living celebrity has been famous for […]

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