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Jerry Seinfeld will play a benefit gig at Madison Square Garden's WaMu Theater on 6/2. If that's not enough to get you to go, here's a hard sell (why video this?).

Harvey Korman dead at 81. The actor was best known for his sketch work on "The Carol Burnett Show" and roles in comedy movies like "Blazing Saddles." Here's a nice remembrance of the consummate performer.

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UK's Chortle has the details on two thirds of the comedy program for the Edinburgh Fringe Fest. Included: Joan Rivers, Jimmy Carr, John Pinette and fart-ist Mr. Methane.

 28

Multiple reports coming in that stand-up Mitch Mullany has died. Mitch also stared on the late 90s sitcom "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher"

 27

Demetri Martin answers Gothamist's questions with humor and pith. Example: "Any advice for younger comedians? Yes."

NBC gives "Kath & Kim" the 9:30 Thursday spot following "The Office." The sitcom is a remake of the Australian show of the same name.

 25

Dick Martin of "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" dies at 86. He outlived his comedy partner Dan Rowan by over 19 years.

 24

On the Amazon page for his new book "Me of Little Faith", Lewis Black talks about politics (naturally) and how writing a book is a pain in the ass.

 23

Bonnaroo News: David Cross can't make it. But Louis CK will, as well as Reggie Watts, Leo Allen, Joe DeRosa and a live performance connected with the web site Funny or Die.

Sometimes a big laugh ruins the comedy you're trying to create. Here's an example from the sitcom "Cheers", as told by writer Ken Levine.

 22

The Simpsons will run for a 20th season, but contracts for the show's voice talent have ended. Production delays have already shortened the season by two episodes.

 21

A montage of the anti-joke joke "That's what she said" from "The Office." Amazing how much mileage they've gotten from it.

Some smart thoughts on how to know which Improv school is right for you. In short: know your goals and interest, then go to an instructor's show and see if their performing style do jibes with them.

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ABC gave "Scrubs" an 8th season. And Bill Lawrence, the show's creator, says there could be a 9th, just sans him and Zach Braff. But with Aziz Ansari, who's joining the cast this year.

Jesse Thorn, America's Radio Sweetheart, managed to wrangle out of Tom Lennon the State of "The State." Here it is: All-New Special on Comedy Central this year, DVD release to coincide with the special.

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