Jimmy Kimmel’s 2016 on-air tribute to bandleader Cleto Escobedo—filled with wild childhood stories and genuine affection—now stands as a poignant reminder of their lifelong friendship following Escobedo’s death at 59.

Saxophonist Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime musical director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and childhood friend of the late-night host, died early Tuesday morning. He was 59. latenighter.com/news/cleto-e...

Jonathan Winters was born 100 years ago today. His mind made him a genius. His heart made him my friend.

Today is Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday. In tribute to the King of Late Night, I had the honor of putting together this piece with 100 memorable moments from Carson’s Tonight Show for LateNighter with Mark Malkoff and Jed Rosenzweig. latenighter.com/features/the...

What a special time last night at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, as my fellow “Candyologist” Ryan Reynolds invited me to be a guest on the final night of his I Like Me movie screening tour, hosted by Dan Pasternack, and featuring Steven Page. My book John Candy: A Life In Comedy is in stores now!

Wow, this has been quite a run of milestones. Now today, on Lenny Bruce’s 100th birthday, @marcmaron.bsky.social drops the final WTF with his guest @barackobama.bsky.social. Congratulations Marc and thank you for the past 16 years. We’re good.

October 11, 2025 is a milestone in comedy history. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of the 1st SNL, today is also the final new Dr. Demento show. After 55 years, Barret Hansen is hanging up his top hat. Please go to drdemento.com to hear his all time demented top 40 countdown special.

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. To mark the occasion, here is original Not Ready For Primetime Player Laraine Newman with the inaugural installment of the new SNL cast member questionnaire from @latenightercom.bsky.social.

Hugh appeared as a special guest of Ryan Reynolds at tonight’s Brooklyn, NY screening of John Candy: I Like Me. A few photos of the Q&A are starting to trickle in! #hughjackman #ryanreynolds #johncandy #ilikeme #repost 📷: @juliaaakacp (Insta)

Jody's in for Steph. Plus Karl Frisch, Dan Pasternack & Dana Goldberg. Join us 9a-Noon ET on: Radio: SiriusXM Progress 127 TV: Free Speech TV on #AppleTV / #AmazonFireTV / Roku / #SlingTV Streaming: Progressive Voices app on your phone Video: PoliticalVoicesNetwork.com

Hanging in Philly with my friends Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac. At the screening of John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary that Ryan produced. 7th row was awesome, as was the film.

Missing this guy today

Everything in culture is a Rorschach Test these days. You may see a fearless first amendment warrior or an enemy to your fragile world view. Or maybe just a TV host. I see a loyal friend and one of the most decent, honorable people I've ever known. I pray for him and for us all. Crazy, scary times.

BIG announcement! This has been in the works for a while! Excited to finally be able to share! If you like John Candy, Ryan Reynolds and/or joy, this is for you! Cities and dates for the tour in the article. Tickets go on sale later this week! Stay tuned! www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Can you believe what our friend (and this week's #FFAA co-host) @danpasternack.bsky.social is up to?! Two new dates for the Stand By Me live tour (produced and moderated by none other than DAN himself) have just been announced today!

HEY DALLAS! Check out what our pal (and this week's #FFAA co-host) @danpasternack.bsky.social is up to! He's not only a mensch, but a bonafide producer and moderator!

#FFAA #6! In this conclusion of a two-part episode, FRANK and guest co-host DAN PASTERNACK talk to Emmy-winning writer-actor-director ROBERT SMIGEL about Charles Schulz, Lorne Michaels, Blackwolf the Dragonmaster and MORE! Hear it NOW at funforallagespodcast...#FFAA#6!@franksantopadre.bsky.social

On this week's #FFAA, our guests ROBERT SMIGEL, DAN PASTERNACK and FRANK SANTOPADRE discuss the origin story of The Ambiguously Gay Duo! Hear it NOW at funforallagespodcast...#FFAA, @franksantopadre.bsky.social @triumphicdhq.bsky.social @danpasternack.bsky.social

Happy 73rd birthday to one of my all time favorite comedians and humans, @eboosler.bsky.social.

This was definitely the most fun podcast I've done in a long time. And I didn't know TV Funhouse turned 25! Time sure flies when no one cares. @franksantopadre.bsky.social @danpasternack.bsky.social @funforallages.bsky.social youtu.be/9g-Ac-wB7N4?...

Had a blast on the @funforallages.bsky.social podcast with @franksantopadre.bsky.social and @triumphicdhq.bsky.social. Give it a listen! If you like it, there will be a part two coming soon! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Happy 85th to the great @philproctor.bsky.social!

Very sad to learn of the passing of the brilliant and biting Tom Lehrer at 97. Even though he stopping writing and performing satirical songs a half century or more ago, I derived great joy knowing that he still walked among us. His work will forever remain the gold standard.

Tonight's series finale of 'After Midnight' will mark the end of a bold experiment in institutional silliness, so who better to pay tribute to the show and its staff than some of its most memorable guest comics?

#GGACPALERT Check out this fantastic piece on the legendary Father Guido Sarducci (AKA Don Novello) by our pal @danpasternack.bsky.social‬! https://bit.ly/4dXSnor

Legendary comedy writer and performer Don Novello looks back at the life and career of his singular creation, Father Guido Sarducci. LateNighter's Dan Pasternack has the story.

Happy 75th birthday to the wonderful @alanzweibel.bsky.social! Thank you for all the joy you’ve brought to the world via the many great things you’ve written.

Born on this day, May 12, 1937, one of the most significant influences on what I believe comedy can be as an art form… George Carlin. The greatest thrill of my brief stand up career was getting to open for him. After the gig, he gave me his phone number and said that we were “brothers in arms.”

Doodles Weaver was at his best doing his musical comedy performances with Spike Jones. But if you want to see how funny he could be as an actor, his scene in 1941’s A Girl, A Guy and a Gob with George Murphy, Lucille Ball and Franklin Pangborn is way up there in my book.

Born 99 years ago today, the irrepressible Don Rickles. I have fond memories of him from when I was a kid. While he was savagely funny on stage, he was a kind, sincere, warm, wonderful man off stage.

Born 95 years ago today, the hilarious Totie Fields. This album was produced by Bob Shad, the grandfather of @juddapatow.bsky.social.

Happy 91st Birthday to the always and still funny Pete Barbutti!

April 28, 1975: Ringo Starr appears on "The Smothers Brothers Show", singing Hoyt Axton's "No No Song", and John Lennon is the guest on Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" program, in what turns out to be his final television interview.

An excellent article in Salon from @BrianKarem, a long time white house press correspondent. Sorry we have to have the photo of these two farbissina punims on the page. www.salon.com/2025/04/26/t...

“Hey James, you’re like a drag queen that just does it the wrong way!” Fun chat for some unfun times … @danpasternack.bsky.social @latenightercom.bsky.social

Tonight, @jadomian.bsky.social will return to @jimmykimmel.com as Mike Lindell. To mark the occasion, I wrote this piece for @latenightercom.bsky.social about James’ history of hilarious political impressions. latenighter.com/features/int...

12 years ago today, my beautiful friend Jonathan Winters left us. I wrote a multi-part tribute to him for @mcsweeneys.net. This is the final installment about his passing and his memorial. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/jon...

Happy 97th birthday to one of my all time favorites, the brilliant and biting Tom Lehrer. Genuflect! Genuflect! Genuflect!

In honor of Robin Tyler’s 83rd birthday, here’s the piece I wrote about her for @mcsweeneys.net. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/rob...

Happy 84th birthday to Dr. Demento. I began (and remain) a fan. But I am grateful to be able to call him my friend.

#GGACP #AprilFoolsDay @franksantopadre.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5rz...

At lunch with Jonathan Winters 20 years ago today, during which Jon and I called @jimmykimmel.com and they spoke for the first time. Jon told Jimmy he was watching his new late night show and he was a fan. Shortly thereafter Jon guested on @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social for the 1st of 2 appearances.

Wishing Paul Reiser a happy, sexiest birthday. The big 69! (Although Paul never put out a comedy LP, thankfully he, @eboosler.bsky.social and the late Louie Anderson all signed this Comic Relief collection.)

Happy birthday to Python and Rutle legend Eric Idle. At 82, if he can still look on the bright side of life, so can we all.

Forget “cancel culture.” We are in the age of “capitulation culture.” Comedians are a fixture of the WHCD. (Essentially every year since Mark Russell in 1983.) And every president since Woodrow Wilson has attended while in office. Except for one. www.thedailybeast.com/wh-correspon...

The 24 hour live stream MS benefit starts TONIGHT at 8pm! I will be joining my pal @johnpoveromo.bsky.social tomorrow morning at 8am EST. Info below to tune in and donate. (Not available on Signal.)

A terrific and thoughtful piece in the NY Times about last night's Mark Twain Prize ceremony at The Kennedy Center by @jasonzinoman.bsky.social. But the article is really about why comedy is more essential and important in times like these. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...

From the Dean of Columbia University: “Students looking to graduate with a degree in comparative literature, the following books have been added to your syllabus: The Bible; The Art of The Deal; Hillbilly Elegy. The following books have been removed. Everything else. Effective immediately.”

Today Carl Gottlieb turns 87. He has an Emmy for writing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He wrote the screenplay for Jaws. He co-wrote The Jerk with @stevemartinreally.bsky.social (in which he also appeared as “Iron Balls McGinty.) But above all, he’s a wonderful guy. Happy birthday Carl!

For those for whom the intersection of comedy and baseball hits a sweet spot, this is absolute gold. A sincere @officialgeocarlin.bsky.social on Kiner’s Korner. www.kinerskorner.com/post/the-11-...