Christopher Miller has researched old American comic books, jokes, comedy dialogue, cartoons, vaudeville routines, light verse, everything that made people laugh once upon a time. And the result is a ...

This is James Taylor with Theatre Talk. Are old jokes really the best jokes? Two productions seen this past weekend give a pretty good answer. UCLA Live's presentation of Arlecchino, Servant of Two ...

For many older people, humor can be a lifeline. It's not easy to discuss the challenges of aging—from loneliness and the loss of a loved one to dealing with chronic pain. But laughter can be an ...