Opinion
When you grow up as Maz Jobrani did, as one of the few Iranian American kids in the rich Bay Area town of Tiburon, a kid embarrassed when his dad drove him to school in a Rolls-Royce instead of a Volvo like the other parents — comedy might come naturally.
Feb. 17, 2015
Entertainment & Arts
What does it take to be a Middle Eastern American today? Thick skin and a sense of humor.
March 9, 2007
Television
U.S. comedian faces tough crowd on Middle East tour
Aug. 2, 2010
Happening Tuesday: Natasha Leggero, Van Morrison and more
Oct. 5, 2010
Pegged as terrorists, cabbies or ‘the Arab Guy,’ these rising comics just have to smile.
March 25, 2007
‘Brochella,’ a night celebrating Middle Eastern comics, authentic food and music, is comedian Jack Jr.’s spin on a classic Armenian wedding reception.
April 19, 2022
The first law of the physics of television programming is that, for any given network, there will be as many hours of prime-time programming as it takes to fill the available hours of prime-time television.
March 23, 2005
L.A. Now
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Nov. 22, 2012
Movies
If the way to a bigot’s heart is through his funny bone, the smart, provocative documentary “Travel Ban” could definitely help change how some intolerant folks see Muslims and Middle Easterners.
Oct. 18, 2018
Comedy Store matriarch Mitzi Shore’s indelible mark on the Hollywood stand-up circuit was cemented long ago.
April 11, 2018