Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Forced Offstage Amid Political Censorship

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

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‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: What to Know Before the Premiere

“Saturday Night Live” is back this weekend with several new cast members. It’s facing a particularly fraught climate for political jokes on TV.

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At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

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Kimmel and Colbert, Joined in New York, Show a United Front

The two late-night hosts shared stories on each other’s shows on Tuesday about their recent turmoil, and some criticism of President Trump.

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For Natalie Palamides, ‘Weer’ and Her Stage Work Are Her Clowning Glory

Natalie Palamides’s mind-scrambling work oscillates between big laughs and pathos. Her show “Weer” is the first long run at the renovated Cherry Lane Theater.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Draws 6.2 Million Viewers, Ratings Show

The first episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since it was suspended last week by Disney attracted nearly four times its average viewership.

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Like His Suspension, Kimmel’s Return Draws a Partisan Reaction

Ben Stiller, the actor and comedian, called Mr. Kimmel’s opening words a “brilliant monologue,” while some on the right questioned his authenticity.

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ABC Affiliate Owners Boycott Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night

Together, the two TV station groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, control more than 20 percent of ABC’s local affiliates.

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What Will Jimmy Kimmel Say Tonight?

The return of the late-night host’s show raises questions about how the Trump administration, TV affiliate owners and viewers might react.

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Politicians and Celebrities Weigh In on Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night

Some celebrated ABC’s decision to rescind the show’s suspension, while others criticized it.

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