Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

Here are a couple of stories about my encounters years ago with Richard Lewis, a one-of-a-kind comedian and actor who died this week at 76.

Tommy Smothers

Tommy Smothers

I’m saddened to hear of the death of Tommy Smothers at the age of 86. Here’s a conversation I had with him in 2007 about his long career with brother Dick — and the time he taught John Lennon the right way to play a song.

Albert Brooks Looks Back

Albert Brooks Looks Back

Here are some of my thoughts after watching “Defending My Life,” the documentary about Albert Brooks made by his friend of sixty years, Rob Reiner (now streaming on Max).

Sitting Down For A Standup

Sitting Down For A Standup

This is the story of the time I was the only one who didn’t give Jerry Lewis a standing ovation — right in front of him.

It’s Not About You

It’s Not About You

You might not think recent performances by Lady Gaga and Marc Maron could have anything in common, but they did. Let me explain.

John Oliver

John Oliver

I was already a big fan of John Oliver and his HBO show, but here’s why I am even more impressed after seeing him do standup.

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