This year, for the first time since 1982, the last three consecutive Best Comedy Writing Emmy winners are nominated in the category simultaneously. Looking to emulate “Taxi’s” defeat of “M*A*S*H” and ...

Jon Savitt performs stand-up at the Phoenix Theater. HOST: Twin Cities-based comedian Jon Savitt has been told his whole life that he'd have to move to places like New York or LA to pursue a career in ...

Recently, I spoke with Michael Jamin, Emmy-nominated screenwriter and author of “A Paper Orchestra.” Known for his work on “King of the Hill,” “Just Shoot Me,” “Maron,” “Tacoma FD” and more, Jamin ...

In the eyes of Jen Spyra (Communication MFA ’12), successful comedic writing boils down to two key elements: confidence and perseverance. “Confidence in your comedy is what keeps you going,” Spyra ...

What you need to know: Comedy and writing are inseparable, especially to those who appreciate art. If Ugandan comedians invested more in writing, their comedy would be infused with a universal appeal.