More Laughs
The National Comedy Center presents the vital story of comedy, in all its forms – from the early days of vaudeville to the latest viral memes - in its 37,000-square-foot galleries. Among those exhibits are hands-on interactive experiences dedicated to the art of cartooning, the behind-the-scenes work of Foley artists, and the role of Internet humor in our fast-paced, global society.
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Carl Reiner’s “Tell Me a Scary Story… But Not TOO Scary!”
The National Comedy Center presents comedy legend Carl Reiner in recently-discovered video featuring Carl reading his Halloween children’s story “Tell me a Scary Story… But Not TOO Scary!” inspired by his grandson. With original illustrations by James Benne
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"Halloween" Presented by Jerry Seinfeld and the National Comedy Center
Happy Halloween from the National Comedy Center! We partnered with Jerry Seinfeld to bring you a performance of "Halloween" featuring illustrations from James Bennett.
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Internet Humor
The Internet has dramatically sped up and globalized the evolution of comedy content –from memes to viral YouTube videos, from TikToks to Twitter. Alongside made-for-the-Internet phenomena like Grumpy Cat and Potter Puppet Pals, comedians like Bo Burnham, Chelsea Peretti, and Dane Cook have used ...
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Cartoonists at Work
Classic comic strips such as “Peanuts” and “Marmaduke” carry an appeal that has spanned generations. The longest-running comic strip, “The Katzenjammer Kids,” has been in print since 1897! Cartoonists have found incredibly creative solutions to the limited size and scale of the comic strip format...
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Foley Art
Sound effects – like the squish of a pie meeting a face – are an integral part of comedy; yet, the art of sound design remains a mysterious process to many, as it occurs behind the closed doors of recording studios. Foley artists, named after sound pioneer Jack Foley, recreate the sounds of every...
