By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large When was the last time you spared a thought about sitcom laugh tracks? Probably years. Maybe decades? Sitcoms with background laughter have seemed almost dead ...

Ruth Buzzi, famous for her work as handbag-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Thursday, her family announced Friday. The Emmy-nominated actor was 88.

Ruth Buzzi, the effervescent Emmy-nominated comedian and voice actor who starred on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Thursday at her Texas home, her family announced on Facebook.

But why do we, whatever our linguistic or cultural background, love watching comedians trying desperately hard not to laugh at each other? It works because it’s funny – but it’s not about ...

What makes you laugh? If you don’t know, March 19 is a great day to figure it out — because it’s National Let’s Laugh Day. This annual holiday is dedicated to the universal human language ...

And if they’re really twisted, they find it funny. Mastering a good evil laugh is paramount for any actor hoping to play a character audiences love to hate. Ready to get diabolical? Join us as ...

AI said people in the audience laughed. For Harris, AI noted that Trump had called her the “Crazy Laugh” lady. Her funny response, according to AI, was, “If you’ve something to say to my ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Laugh Factory is venturing into feature film production with the launch of Laugh Factory Entertainment; their first project being Adam Rifkin‘s stoner comedy, Toad, which Deadline ...

I think those are the only prerequisites,” he said about possible team members. “If you can laugh the world and laugh at yourself, I think you’re gonna fit in very well.” ...

We usually think of laughter as being a response to pleasure or amusement—we’re supposed to laugh when we find something funny, not scary. So why do we laugh when we’re scared? It turns out ...

Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for her race, gender, parental status — and most recently, her laugh. With conservatives designating her laugh as “crazy,” “nuts” and a ...

In the often tense—and taut—world of politics, where every action and inaction is closely critiqued, a politician's laugh can be a surprisingly effective tool. The Power of Humor and Charm in ...