The comedy pipeline
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The sketch comedy website started as a lark for Will Ferrell and his friends. Now it’s become a brand-name powerhouse.
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The rise of the likes of Sarah Silverman and opportunities for up-and-comers like Harris Wittels testify to a change in audience appetites.
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The Upright Citizens Brigade, an alt-comedy hive, is also a clubhouse for celebrity comics.
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Aziz Ansari, Paul Rust, Ben Schwartz, Wyatt Cenac and Aubrey Plaza are funny people on the way up.
