funnyman
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The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
The “Saturday Night Live” funnyman said he is receiving treatment for injuries he sustained in Tahiti, where he’s helping NBC cover surfing for the Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
Late-night funnyman Greg Gutfeld continued to rule his time slot with 2.1 million viewers while “Fox News at Night,” anchored by Trace Gallagher at 11 p.m., delivered 1.3 million viewers.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2023
I love it when I’m the one who makes Dad laugh, since he’s usually the funnyman that gets everybody else laughing.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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One late night host who did not join the gathering of funnymen who pillory the US president night after night was Greg Gutfeld, host of "Gutfeld!" on Fox News -- the network popular with conservatives.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will also delve into other topics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
“He, Chaplin and Keaton’s filmmaking mentor, Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, aren’t just funnymen but entrepreneurs, early adopters of new technology whose smarts and foresight earn them tons of money and admiration.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
The funnymen also drew attention to the fact that no female directors were nominated for best director.
From Fox News ● Feb. 9, 2020
She pirouetted up to the front of his box pretty often during the evening, and several times hurled ancient wheezes at the riotous funnymen from that coign of vantage.
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel