Cracked Archive - Comedy
Channel 101: Dan Harmon’s Short Film Festival That Defined A Decade Of Comedy
How a rejected pilot and a screening of 'Jaws 4' inspired an entire generation of early internet filmmakers.
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- By Keegan Kelly
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4 Rob Schneider: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Meet the guy who says SNL is over.
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- By Matt Solomon
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An Oral History of “The Bizarro Jerry”: The Nerdiest ‘Seinfeld’ Episode Ever
Writer David Mandel and all three “Bizarro” actors look back at the episode which set the tone for the final two seasons of ‘Seinfeld’
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- By Brian VanHooker
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Melissa McCarthy’s Talents Were Wasted On Sitcoms
The Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated comedian was always meant for more than a soundstage and a laugh track.
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- By Keegan Kelly
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Saturday Night Live: 15 ‘Weekend Update’ Appearances For The Hall Of Fame
Which host had the best Weekend Update guests?
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- By JD Roberson
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50 Best Comedies of the Past 50 Years: 10-1
Who will take the championship belt?
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- By Matt Solomon
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5 Common Mistakes New Comedians Make Starting Out
Do you know how to use a mic properly? Be honest.
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- By Dan Fritschie
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I Was That Little Jerk Kid At The Beginning Of 'Jurassic Park'
A conversation with actor Whit Hertford, the kid Alan Grant threatened with a raptor claw in the first ‘Jurassic Park.'
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- By Brian VanHooker
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15 Jokes For The Hall Of Fame 9/1/22
“Quotes are for dumb people who can't think of something intelligent to say on their own.”
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- By JD Roberson
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Why Your Dad’s Comedy Is Still Very Much Your Comedy
You got more in common with the old man than you think.
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- By Matt Solomon
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The 15 Most Influential Works Of Comedy Of All Time
We can actually trace the evolution of comedy from Ancient Sumeria straight through to, regrettably, Ricky Gervais.
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- By Amanda Mannen
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Am I Funny? (How To Answer That Honestly)
Stare deep into the funhouse mirror and ask the question.
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- By Dan Fritschie
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14 Danny DeVito Now-You-Know Facts
Would you drink Danny's homemade limoncello?
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- By JD Roberson
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The Wild 70’s Show That Predicted Comedy YouTube
One game show introduced cringe to America.
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- By Matt Solomon
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Stand-Up Comedians: 4 Realities Nobody Really Talks About
It's time to go behind the brick wall.
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- By Dan Fritschie
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