Best known for his role on "Sanford and Son," Redd Foxx was a stand-up pioneer. In 1956 he recorded what was the first real stand-up record, the first of over 50 that he'd put out in his career.

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed ...

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Many of the biggest stars in Hollywood today got their start in stand-up comedy and much of modern comedy even has its roots ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s ...

Here is a list of some of the best known Indian stand-up comedians who can lighten your mood with their funny takes and puns.

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Whether you’re into stand-up from big-name comedians, intrigued by fringe events that showcase emerging talent or keen to experience the best acts from the Welsh language comedy circuit ...

The 2016 best newcomer ... known comedians. "Not everyone can adapt and do telly, not everyone can do radio, not everyone can write a show," she says. "Most comics, like actual stand-up comics ...

Then come to Stand-Up Philosophy. It's like stand-up comedy – but philosophical. Every day a different line-up of the Fringe's top stand-up comedians join professional philosophers in trying to answer ...