The 1983 celebrity satire is, sadly, more pertinent than ever.

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Ever wondered how to react when a group of children arrive on your doorstep dressed in ghoulish clothes? Never fear, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie are on hand to provide some great advice for you in this funny video from BBC sketch show classic 'A Bit of Fry & Laurie'.

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Premiering on Hulu this fall, this feature length documentary from director Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond, The Short Game) will take a fresh and irreverent look at the successes and humorous missteps of a show that brought together an amazing slew of future comedy giants before they were household names. Featuring interviews with Dana Carvey, Robert Smigel, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and more, the film will explore the creation of the show as the brainchild of two of Saturday Night Live's most beloved alumni, the twists and turns of its brief life on air, and its legacy-one of stellar careers, lasting relationships, and an affirmation that in art, risks are always worth taking.

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I've always rejected the idea that standup comedy is useful as merely a stepping stone to other things (movies, a sitcom, writing gigs). In my opinion, it’s as noble a final destination as any other. hat’s what made Seinfeld documentary Comedian so refreshing to watch — a legendary, insanely-wealthy comic heading enthusiastically back into the standup fray, while a virtual no-name claws and screams as he tries to escape it.

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There's a reason Mel Brooks has won an EGOT. Welcome to Next of Ken, and in this episode, we're counting down 21 Times Mel Brooks' Films Were Pure Genius.

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If you like punishment, you'll like this video.

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Part of Martin’s brilliance is that there isn’t always a punch line to what he does. But when there is, it’s perfect.

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