Eric Gilliland, a longtime comedy writer best known for his work on Roseanne, died Sept. 1. The cause was cancer. Gilliland, an Illinois native and 1984 graduate of Northwestern University, wrote for ...

Showrunners and writers for some of TV's hottest shows including "Hacks," "Nobody Wants This" and "Jury Duty: Company Retreat" took to the stage at Variety's Night in the Writers Room: The Comedy ...

Legendary comedy scribe Bruce Vilanch is renowned as the go-to for award shows but he’s also been involved with some deliciously campy specials and movies. The Emmy winner recounts them in his ...

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The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more than just stand-up performances at The Crow, the fest ...

Tom Johnson, who won two Emmy Awards for his comedy writing, died Jan.14 at his home in Los Angeles at 55. No cause of death has been established. During his career, Johnson collaborated with comedic ...