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this week in late night

Chris Fleming’s Experimental New Play Won Late Night This Week

 Plus, quick-change BTS on The Tonight Show and Stephen Colbert and Josh Brolin’s book fight. By Bethy Squires
his mom says he's cool

Milhouse Van Houten’s Most Milhouse Lines, Ranked

 In honor of retiring voice actor Pamela Hayden, let’s revisit all the times Bart’s little wiener friend brought pathetic pathos to The Simpsons. By Bethy Squires
a long talk

The Comedian vs. the Crowd

 Disruptive audiences nearly drove James Acaster from stand-up. Instead, he decided to embrace the hecklers. By Hershal Pandya
  1. his mom says he’s cool
    Milhouse Van Houten’s Most Milhouse Lines, RankedIn honor of retiring voice actor Pamela Hayden, let’s revisit all the times Bart’s little wiener friend brought pathetic pathos to The Simpsons.
    By Bethy Squires
  2. this week in late night
    Chris Fleming’s Experimental New Play Won Late Night This WeekPlus, quick-change BTS on The Tonight Show and Stephen Colbert and Josh Brolin’s book fight.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. a long talk
    The Comedian vs. the CrowdDisruptive audiences nearly drove James Acaster from stand-up. Instead, he decided to embrace the hecklers.
    By Hershal Pandya
  4. the vulture transcript
    The You’re The Worst Cast Would Like Their Movie NowStephen Falk and his actors are ready for a follow-up film, if FX is ready to pay for it.
    By Jen Chaney
  5. profile
    ‘I’m Not Letting You Laugh at Me. I’m Perfect.’Twenty years into his stand-up career, Anthony Jeselnik remains the king of crossed lines.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  6. coming soon
    Podcasters Do Movies Now?Theo Von’s writing, directing, self-producing, and starring in Busboys with David Spade.
    By Bethy Squires
  7. trailer mix
    Anthony Jeselnik Is Thoroughly Applauded in Bones and AllYour first look at the comedian’s first special in five years, out November 26 on Netflix.
    By Hershal Pandya
  8. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: The VaultA true endgame for Guillermo is finally starting to emerge.
    By Katie Rife
  9. double domingo
    Marcello Hernández Brought Back Domingo Twice in One WeekendFirst on SNL and then at a Sabrina Carpenter concert in L.A.
    By Hershal Pandya
  10. vulture festival 2024
    Who Is Filming the Documentary on St. Denis Medical?That’s a problem for season two!
    By Bethy Squires
  11. vulture festival 2024
    Katt Williams: ‘If I’m at the Diddy Party, I’m There to Tell’Sounding off on Mike Tyson vs. Logan Paul, his infamous Club Shay Shay interview, and more.
    By Hershal Pandya
  12. vulture festival 2024
    The You’re The Worst Burn BookThe reunited cast and creator name-drop the worst LA has to offer.
    By Bethy Squires
  13. vulture festival 2024
    Saturday Night Live Was Director School for Julio Torres“We treated every sketch as if they were a little short film.”
    By Bethy Squires
  14. snl 50
    Paul Mescal to Gladi-eat on Saturday Night LiveWith Shaboozey as musical guest.
    By Jason P. Frank
  15. vulture festival 2024
    Mike Myers, King of Catchphrase Comedy, Doesn’t Write Catchphrases Intentionally“Remember ‘Get in my belly?’ That was improv. It wasn’t Ladies and gentleman, my next catchphrase!”
    By Bethy Squires
  16. this week in late night
    Late Night With Seth Meyers Delivers the Best Topical Comedy for This MomentThis week, Seth and his team ran the table while the table was actively on fire.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. vulture lists
    A Definitive Ranking of Friends Thanksgiving EpisodesMissing toes, Brad Pitt, and Chandler in a box.
    By Brian Boone
  18. brat
    Charli XCX Tells Marcello Hernandez Her ‘Real Name’ on SNLSpoiler: It’s giving “Charles Entertainment Cheese.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  19. real news
    The Onion Won the Battle for InfowarsWith support from the families of Sandy Hook massacre victims.
    By Justin Curto
  20. yikes
    Dick Van Dyke Cool With Being Dead for Trump Presidency“Fortunately, I won’t be around to experience the four years.”
    By Bethy Squires
  21. active participation
    Are We Talking About the Same Show?Jason Sudeikis thinks Ted Lasso’s season-three critics lack imagination because they did not engage with the show like “live theater.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  22. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: Like Father, Like SonGhost dads are so embarrassing.
    By Katie Rife
  23. not so funny business
    Elon Musk Was Not a Fine Man to Chloe Fineman“It’s not funny,” he told her while hosting Saturday Night Live.
    By Jason P. Frank
  24. culture fit
    Stop Asking John Mulaney to Host The Daily ShowThat’s not his deal, you guys.
    By Jason P. Frank
  25. a great idea worth demanding
    Bridget Everett Should Host Saturday Night LiveI can’t believe I even have to explain this.
    By Rebecca Alter
  26. last night on late night
    Late Night Braces for Trump 2.0How is John Oliver coping? By blaming Katy Perry.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. pilot season
    Save Me, Untitled Rachel Sennott Project, Save MeThe HBO show just cast… LEIGHTON MEESTER! (Pew pew! Multi-generational It Girl-hood is here!)
    By Alejandra Gularte
  28. last night on late night
    Saturday Night Live Shifts Red in Post-Trump Election Cold OpenBehold James Austin Johnson’s new Buff Trump.
    By Bethy Squires
  29. open mouths open hearts
    Ariana Grande Was ‘Shaking’ After SNL Kiss With Bowen YangYang apologized for opening his mouth too much during their Saturday night smooch.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. don’t know shit
    Jon Stewart: Skip the Takeaways and Get to Work“We’re going to make all kinds of pronouncements about what this country is, and the truth is we’re not really going to know shit.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  31. hot mic
    How Podcasts Became the New Battleground StateIf Democrats want to win future presidential elections, they need to start bro-ing out.
    By Nicholas Quah
  32. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: Wall Street VampiresNandor and Guillermo need to have a talk.
    By Katie Rife
  33. chat room
    How Kayvan Novak’s Dad Helped Shape Nandor’s Big WWDITS Episode“It’s worth fighting for a good koobideh.”
    By Roxana Hadadi
  34. rankings
    Every Simpsons ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Segment, RankedThe Simpsons’ Halloween specials are indeed a disturbing universe.
    By Joshua Kurp
  35. it’s a living
    Inside the Life of a Full-Time David Brent Impersonator“I never talk about money. I do okay. It allows me to drive a nice car and live in a house and go on holidays, put it that way.”
    By Ralph Jones
  36. the internet is forever
    Has Kamala Harris Seen the ‘Road Work Ahead’ Vine?Yeah, I sure hope she has!
    By Bethy Squires
  37. last night on late night
    This Is the Most Important Game of ‘What’s That Name?’ in American HistoryDemocracy is on the line.
    By Bethy Squires
  38. andy ‘baby bear’ samberg
    John Mulaney Duane Reades NYC for Filth in His Latest SNL MusicalIn which Pete Davidson eyes some nasty jugs.
    By Rebecca Alter
  39. twins
    Kamala Harris Makes a Campaign Stop-ala on Saturday Night Live“I don’t really laugh like that, do I?”
    By Rebecca Alter
  40. what had happened was
    Jamie Foxx Taped a Netflix Special About His Health Scare“It was an excruciating time, opening those wounds every single day.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  41. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of October 2024Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  42. election 2024
    Nicky Jam Un-Endorses Donald Trump After Tony Hinchcliffe’s Racist Jokes“Puerto Rico deserves respect.”
    By Bethy Squires
  43. meta
    John Mulaney Stars in SNL Promo About SNL PromosThe show’s newest writer, Bob Dylan, just can’t seem to nail the tone of bite-size commercials.
    By Hershal Pandya
  44. stand-up
    5 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)Featuring death, dads, and Dropouts.
    By Jesse David Fox
  45. last night on late night
    Jimmy Kimmel Wants You to Send This to Your DadForward this late-night monologue to the Trump fan in your life and watch them change their ways before your eyes. Or something.
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. essential reeding
    Lenny Pickett Is a Sax MachineThe SNL musical director and longtime session player shares the stories behind ten of his most cherished riffs.
    By Devon Ivie
  47. overnights
    What We Do in the Shadows Recap: Running a TrainLaszlo and Colin go to great lengths to protect Sean.
    By Katie Rife
  48. rip
    Young Frankenstein Actress Teri Garr Dead at 79Mel Brooks remembers her “humor and lively spirit” on set.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  49. provocation
    Donald Trump Got the Tony Hinchcliffe He HiredThe comedian told racist roast jokes at the MSG rally. With his Kill Tony podcast fans watching, the ensuing backlash might have been the point.
    By Hershal Pandya
  50. overnights
    Only Murders in the Building Season-Finale Recap: Writer’s GlockThis is the happiest ending in an Only Murders finale, but we’re renewed for another season, so you know what that means.
    By Tom Smyth
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