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1995 British TV series or programme
Comedy Firsts is a British television series consisting of five unrelated sitcoms and one sketch show that aired in 1995. Two of the episodes later led
Comedy_Firsts
Television series
Comedy Central Roast is a series of celebrity roast specials that air on the American television channel Comedy Central. The first official Comedy Central
Comedy_Central_Roast
Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television
Comedy
Genre of theatre, film, and television
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau dramedy, is a hybrid genre that combines elements of comedy and drama. In film, as well as scripted television
Comedy_drama
Genre of film that emphasizes humour
ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre. Some
Comedy_film
Indian sitcom series
Comedy Circus is an Indian comedy show that aired on Sony Entertainment Television, where daily soap stars perform stand-up comedy. Paired with the "finest"
Comedy_Circus
Canadian comedian, writer and actor (born 1981)
| K. Trevor Wilson |". "K. Trevor Wilson Looks Back On His Comedy Firsts Ahead Of His First Special". thecomedynetwork.ca. Retrieved August 30, 2017. "K
K._Trevor_Wilson
Comedic work based on taboo subject matter
Dark humor is a style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered
Dark_humor
2025 event in Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Arabic: مهرجان الرياض للكوميديا)[citation needed] was a Saudi Arabian government–sponsored comedy festival held from 26 September
Riyadh_Comedy_Festival
American businessman and comedian (born 1961)
for advice on a career in comedy. Kaplan suggested that he visit The Comedy Store. At age 14, Allen put together his first stand-up routine (some of which
Byron_Allen
Achievements, cultural change, and "breaking the color barrier"
Asian-American firsts List of Native American firsts Although Stokes was elected after Richard G. Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, Stokes took office first. Walter
Timeline of African-American firsts
Timeline_of_African-American_firsts
Types of humor
example, deadpan comics often fall into observational comedy, or into black comedy or blue comedy to contrast the morbidity, or offensiveness of the joke
Comedic_genres
American actor (1949–1982)
members of the first season. Belushi had a working partnership with Dan Aykroyd; they had first met while at Chicago's the Second City comedy club, remaining
John_Belushi
Comedy style where the performer addresses the audience directly
Stand-up comedy is an art form that involves a stand-up comic and an audience. Comics perform on a stage and deliver humorous and satirical monologues
Stand-up_comedy
Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri
The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed c. 1321, shortly before the author's
Divine_Comedy
Comedic genre
A roast is a form of insult comedy, originating in American humor, in which a specific individual, a guest of honor, is subjected to jokes at their expense
Roast_(comedy)
Genre in comedy
Sexual comedy (also known as sex comedy and erotic comedy) is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sexual
Sexual_comedy
American comedian and actress (1929–2015)
and actress. With her husband Jerry Stiller, she was half of the 1960s comedy team Stiller and Meara. Their son is actor, director, and producer Ben Stiller
Anne_Meara
American comedian and actor (born 1960)
standup at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles, including The Improv in Hollywood and The Ice House in Pasadena. In 1984, he became the first $100,000 grand
Brad_Garrett
American cable and satellite television channel owned by Paramount Media Networks
Comedy Central is an American basic cable channel owned by the MTV Entertainment Group sub-division of the CBS Media Networks Corporation division of Paramount
Comedy_Central
2012 American film
The Comedy is a 2012 American drama film co-written, co-edited, and directed by Rick Alverson, and starring Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy
The_Comedy_(film)
Genre that combines elements of horror and comedy
Comedy horror (also called horror comedy) is a literary, television and film genre that combines elements of comedy and horror fiction. Comedy horror has
Comedy_horror
Series of short comedy scenes or vignettes
Sketch comedy comprises a series of short, amusing scenes or vignettes, called "sketches" or "skits", commonly between one and ten minutes long, performed
Sketch_comedy
Play by William Shakespeare
The Comedy of Errors is one of William Shakespeare's earliest plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the
The_Comedy_of_Errors
Genre of ancient Greek literature
Ancient Greek comedy (Ancient Greek: κωμῳδία, romanized: kōmōidía) was one of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece;
Ancient_Greek_comedy
American comedian and actor (born 1993)
executive produced the comedy film Big Time Adolescence (2019), and co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film The King of Staten
Pete_Davidson
Television genre
of comedy, some of the first ones aired were variety shows. One of the first United States television programs was the comedy-variety show Texaco Star
Television_comedy
Broadcast genre; recurring cast comedy
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of
Sitcom
British awards ceremony
The National Comedy Awards (known as the British Comedy Awards from 1990 to 2014) is an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom, celebrating notable
National_Comedy_Awards
Ealing Studios films, 1947 to 1957
The Ealing comedies is an informal name for a series of comedy films produced by the London-based Ealing Studios between 1947 and 1957. Often considered
Ealing_comedies
Comedy club in California, United States
The Comedy Store is an American comedy club opened in April 1972. It is located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip
The_Comedy_Store
Annual awards for comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
for comedy shows on the Fringe. The Scotsman had introduced Fringe Firsts in 1973 for theatre. However, revues, then the dominant type of comedy at the
Edinburgh_Comedy_Awards
American actor and comedian (born 1950)
comedian, known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has received several accolades including a BAFTA
Bill_Murray
American actor and comedian (1933–2020)
(2006), and Mascots (2016). He also appeared in supporting roles in the comedy films Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), American Wedding (2003)
Fred_Willard
Realistic, satirical genre of English literature
English literature, the term comedy of manners (also anti-sentimental comedy) describes a genre of realistic, satirical comedy that questions and comments
Comedy_of_manners
British radio and television writer and producer
Studios. He has worked on a number of radio and TV programmes including Comedy Firsts (ITV, 1995), The Big Town All Stars (BBC Radio 4, 1998), Spaced (Channel
Gareth_Edwards_(producer)
American actor (born 1980)
the sitcom Less Than Perfect (2002–2006), Chuck Bartowski in the action comedy series Chuck (2007–2012), and as the titular character in the superhero
Zachary_Levi
Improvisational comedy podcast
Comedy Bang! Bang! is a comedy podcast which began airing as a radio show on May 1, 2009. It is hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, best known
Comedy_Bang!_Bang!
American comedian and podcast host (born 1984)
1984) is an American comedian. Since 2013, he has hosted the stand-up comedy podcast Kill Tony, a showcase of professional and amateur comedians who
Tony_Hinchcliffe
(January 27, 2024). "Bert Kreischer Signs Netflix Deal for Two More Stand-Up Comedy Specials (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2024. Grobar, Matt
List of Netflix original stand-up comedy specials
List_of_Netflix_original_stand-up_comedy_specials
American actor, comedian, and filmmaker (1944–2014)
One (2009). Ramis's films influenced subsequent generations of comedians, comedy writers and actors. Filmmakers and actors including Jay Roach, Jake Kasdan
Harold_Ramis
American comedian and actor (1929–2024)
comedic straight man while implying what the other person was saying. Newhart's 1960 comedy album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was the first comedy
Bob_Newhart
British TV sitcom (1995–2003)
studios. Barbara was first shown as a pilot within the Comedy Firsts series on 10 July 1995. Four years later, on 27 June 1999 the first of three series was
Barbara_(TV_series)
Internet sketch comedy group
Derrick Comedy was an Internet sketch comedy group from New York University. Their YouTube channel, where the group posted videos from 2006 to 2010, has
Derrick_Comedy
British comedy TV show
years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered
A_Comedy_Roast
British comedy trio
Daphne is a British comedy trio made up of comedians Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres. Together they are the creators, writers and stars of
Daphne_(comedy)
1623 collection of William Shakespeare's plays
Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies is a collection of plays by William Shakespeare, commonly referred to by modern scholars as the First Folio, published
First_Folio
Earliest period of ancient Greek comedic drama
Old Comedy is the first period of the ancient Greek comedy, according to the canonical division by the Alexandrian grammarians. The most important Old
Old_Comedy
William Shakespeare's comedic plays
In the First Folio, the plays of William Shakespeare were grouped into three categories: comedies, histories, and tragedies; and modern scholars recognise
Shakespearean_comedy
American comedian, writer and television host (born 1964)
commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the Comedy Central news satire show The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014, and the CBS
Stephen_Colbert
American comedian, writer and actor (born 1995)
American comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for his work with the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, particularly for its shorts created for Saturday
Ben_Marshall_(comedian)
American television award
nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In early Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies, the supporting categories
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Supporting_Actress_in_a_Comedy_Series
American actor (born 1972)
British Comedy Guide. January 22, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025. Rowles, Dustin (May 8, 2025). "Jason Mantzoukas Has Already Accomplished Two Firsts on
Jason_Mantzoukas
List of the first achievements in cinema
February 2016). "Where does the red carpet come from?". BBC News. "3D Movie Firsts". 3DGear.com. 18 May 2011. "silentera.com". silentera.com. Retrieved 2010-10-14
List_of_cinematic_firsts
Comedic music genre
Comedy music or musical comedy is a genre of music that is comedic in nature. Its history can be traced back to the first century in ancient Greece and
Comedy_music
US record chart published by Billboard
Comedy Albums is a Billboard chart that lists the "top-selling spoken word and musical comedy albums" each week, as ranked by sales data compiled by Nielsen
Comedy_Albums
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is a long allegorical poem in three parts (or canticas): the Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso
List of cultural references in the Divine Comedy
List_of_cultural_references_in_the_Divine_Comedy
American actor and comedian (1951–2014)
variety of characters he created spontaneously and portrayed in drama and comedy films, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Williams
Robin_Williams
Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy is a Golden Globe Award that was first awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1987)
in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good. They received a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for their work
Mae_Martin
2025 film by Nam Dae-joong
The First Ride (Korean: 퍼스트 라이드) is a 2025 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Nam Dae-joong. The film, starring Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang
The_First_Ride
Genre of comedy film
Screwball comedy is a film subgenre of the romantic comedy genre that became popular during the Great Depression, beginning in the early 1930s and thriving
Screwball_comedy
American comedy and humor award
Animated Comedy Film Comedy Actor - Film Comedy Actress - Film Comedy Screenplay Comedy Director - Film Comedy Series Comedy Actor - Television Comedy Actress
The_Comedy_Awards
2006 American film
experiences" (she calls them "firsts"). For excitement, and to add to her list of firsts, Mini decides to try being a call girl. Her first client, however, has
Mini's_First_Time
Shared fictional universe
The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, abbreviated as MHCU, is an Indian shared universe consisting of Hindi-language supernatural comedy horror films created
Maddock Horror Comedy Universe
Maddock_Horror_Comedy_Universe
American actor, comedian, writer, and musician
2015, as part of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon. Small has frequently performed stand-up comedy, first in Boston, before moving to the
Brendon_Small
British television channel launched in 2020 by Sky
It is the first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of The Comedy Channel in 1992. Sky Comedy predominantly
Sky_Comedy
American actress and producer (born 1984)
comedian, writer, and producer. She began performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York
Aubrey_Plaza
American comedian and actor (born 1987)
American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. Gillis started performing comedy in 2012, and in 2016, along with fellow stand-up comedian Matt McCusker
Shane_Gillis
Film franchise article
Ted (stylized in all lowercase) is an American fantasy comedic media franchise created by Seth MacFarlane. It centers around the titular teddy bear that
Ted_(franchise)
Television and comedy film awards
television comedy and comedy films. They were first presented in May 1987, billed as the "first awards show to honor all forms of comedy." In 1989, after
American_Comedy_Awards
Canadian-American actor and entrepreneur (born 1976)
American actor, entrepreneur, and film producer. Known for starring in comedic and superhero films, he was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020
Ryan_Reynolds
Comedy genre
Physical comedy is a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect. It can include slapstick, clowning, mime, physical stunts
Physical_comedy
Comedy genre
Insult comedy is a comedy genre in which the act consists mainly of offensive insults, usually directed at the audience or other performers. Typical targets
Insult_comedy
City comedy, also known as citizen comedy, is a genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre. Our Scene is London, 'cause we would make known, No
City_comedy
Canadian comedy TV channel
CTV Comedy Channel (often shortened to Comedy) is a Canadian English-language discretionary specialty channel owned by BCE Inc. subsidiary Bell Media
CTV_Comedy_Channel
American actress (born 1967)
became known for playing charming and relatable characters in romantic comedies and blockbusters, before expanding into dramas, thrillers, and independent
Julia_Roberts
Film by Thea Sharrock
Ladies First is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Thea Sharrock. It is inspired by the 2018 French film I Am Not an Easy Man by Éléonore Pourriat
Ladies_First_(2026_film)
Award for best actor in a television comedy series
performance in a leading role on a musical or comedy television series for the calendar year. It was first awarded at the 19th Golden Globe Awards on March
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_–_Television_Series_Musical_or_Comedy
American actress (born 1970)
portrayal of Brenda Meeks in the comedy-horror Scary Movie film series and has since built a versatile career spanning comedy and drama in both film and television
Regina_Hall
Award for lead actor in a television comedy series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The award is presented to the best performance by a lead actor in a television comedy series. Beginning with 1966
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Lead_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series
American Art festival
The Comedy Festival, formerly known as the US Comedy Arts Festival, was a comedy festival that ran from 1995 to 2008. The festival included stand-up comedy
The_Comedy_Festival
American and Canadian actor (born 1968)
breakthrough in 1992 with the comedy Encino Man and the drama School Ties. He gained further prominence for his starring roles in the comedies With Honors (1994)
Brendan_Fraser
American actress (born 1976)
portrayal of Tracy Flick in the black comedy Election. She gained wider recognition for playing Elle Woods in the comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its 2003
Reese_Witherspoon
American YouTuber (born 1998)
2019. His three novelty songs "First Place", "Last Place" and "Canceled" together spent 42 weeks on Billboard's Comedy Digital Tracks chart before its
Larray
Classical Athenian comic playwright (c. 446 – c. 386 BC)
of them won the first prize in their respective competitions. Also known as "The Father of Comedy" and "the Prince of Ancient Comedy", Aristophanes wrote
Aristophanes
American stand-up comedian (1937–2008)
Starring Johnny Carson and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. The first of his 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977
George_Carlin
English actress, singer, and television presenter (born 1974)
Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso (2020–present), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Other
Hannah_Waddingham
Golden Globe Award
Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy is a Golden Globe Award first presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. It
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
American comedian (born 1968)
stand-up comedy circuit. Rolling Stone magazine called him "the undisputed heavyweight champ of rage-fueled humor". Burr's most notable stand-up comedy specials
Bill_Burr
American actor (born 1979)
(2021), and has starred in the action film Fast X (2023) and the adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie (2025). Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu
Jason_Momoa
American actress (born 1945)
and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has
Goldie_Hawn
American comedian and actor (born 1979)
comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001). Hart's comedic
Kevin_Hart
Chinese comedy has a long history that dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (1100 BC to 221 BC) when the aristocracy kept jesters in their homes. At that time
Chinese_comedy
Award for supporting actor in a television comedy series
nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In early Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies, the supporting categories
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Supporting_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series
Indian actor (born 1980)
first space film) and the action-thriller Adanga Maru. In 2019, he made a cameo in the adventure film Thumbaa and starred as the lead in the comedy film
Ravi_Mohan
American comedian and actor (born 1971)
"N da Hatt" Williams. Williams starred in his first comedy special, Let a Playa Play, in 2006. His first HBO stand-up special came in 2006 with The Pimp
Katt_Williams
American actress (born 1995)
supporting roles in the studio comedy films Life of the Party (2018), and Good Boys (2019) followed by roles in independent comedy films such as Booksmart (2019)
Molly_Gordon
Comedy club in New York City
The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where stand-up comics perform; it is sometimes referred to as the "Harvard of comedy clubs". It was founded
Comedy_Cellar
American actress and film producer (born 1964)
highest-paid actress of 2010 and 2014, Bullock's filmography spans both comedy and drama, and her accolades include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe
Sandra_Bullock
COMEDY FIRSTS
COMEDY FIRSTS
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Comely
Boy/Male
Indian
Comedy King
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, probably from Comley in Shropshire or Combley on the Isle of Wight; both are named with Old English cumb ‘valley’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Boy/Male
Arabic, British, Muslim, Portuguese
Comedy
Girl/Female
Greek
Joyous muse of comedy.
Girl/Female
English American
Comely.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Govynyon.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sukanya | ஸà¯à®•நà¯à®¯à®¾
Comely
Sukanya | ஸà¯à®•நà¯à®¯à®¾
Male
English
English name, possibly of Irish Gaelic origin, from a place name COREY means "deep hollow, ravine."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Comely
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Comley.
Girl/Female
English German Teutonic
Comely.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Coveney.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Funny, Comedy
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Make Fun; Comedy
Boy/Male
Hindu
Funny, Comedy
Girl/Female
Greek American
Joyous muse of comedy.
Female
German
Variant spelling of German Romy, ROMEY means "rose" and "obstinate, rebellious."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Comely
Boy/Male
Muslim
Make fun, Comedy
COMEDY FIRSTS
COMEDY FIRSTS
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Beloved by God.
Boy/Male
British, English
From the March
Boy/Male
Arabic
Aim; Friendship; Friendly
Boy/Male
French American Latin English
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
King of the World
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Eternal Lord
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dhakshesh | தகà¯à®·à¯‡à®·
Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
English
English : apparently a habitational name from a place in Shropshire or several farmsteads so named.
Girl/Female
Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Eyes; Eye
Boy/Male
Arabic
Dream; Vision
COMEDY FIRSTS
COMEDY FIRSTS
COMEDY FIRSTS
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n.
A small nodule or cystic tumor, common on the nose, etc., which on pressure allows the escape of a yellow wormlike mass of retained oily secretion, with a black head (dirt).
p. p.
of Come
n.
That which relieves or cures a disease; any medicine or application which puts an end to disease and restores health; -- with for; as, a remedy for the gout.
n.
Alt. of Comet- seeker
n.
Mildness and suavity of manners; courtesy between equals; friendly civility; as, comity of manners; the comity of States.
a.
Relating to comedy.
n.
To apply a remedy to; to relieve; to cure; to heal; to repair; to redress; to correct; to counteract.
n.
A kind of drama representing some action in which serious and comic scenes are blended; a composition partaking of the nature both of tragedy and comedy.
n.
A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy.
n.
A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of partridges.
superl.
Pleasing or agreeable to the sight; well-proportioned; good-looking; handsome.
n.
One who comes, or who has come; one who has arrived, and is present.
pl.
of Comedy
n.
A writer of comedy.
a.
Not handsome; not beautiful; ungraceful; not comely or pleasing; plain; homely.
adv.
In a becoming manner.
adv.
Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.
n.
Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.
superl.
Suitable or becoming; proper; agreeable.
n.
A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.