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Bill Cosby honored for comedy, social influence

Comedian Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Monday after refusing to accept the award twice in the past.

'M*A*S*H' writer, producer Larry Gelbart dies

Writer and producer Larry Gelbart, most known for his work on the hit television series "M*A*S*H," died Friday morning in his Beverly Hills, California, home, his wife said. He was 81.

People.com: 5 Things to Know About the Progressive Insurance Lady

Stephanie Courtney has appeared as perky insurance expert Flo in more than 20 ads

Judd Apatow: Hollywood's King of Comedy

Judd Apatow is the man behind many of the most successful comic movies of recent years.

People.com: Mary Lynn Rajskub Gets Married in Vegas Style

As Elvis croons in the casino chapel, 1-year-old son Valentine walks his actress mom down the aisle

'Funny People' cast sizes up film

Given a cast of Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, and the guiding hand of director and writer Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"), perhaps there is no more appropriate title than simply "Funny People."

Bobby Chinn: Cooking's a gas

Celebrity chef Bobby Chinn has tried his hand at a number of things.

People.com: Did You Know? Zach Galifianakis Has Ties to Kanye West

Five things you didn't know - but should - about the hairy and hilarious Hangover actor

People.com: Robin Williams Returns to Work After Heart Surgery

After taking time off to recover, the funnyman resumes his comedy tour this fall

Standup comedy enters Twitter era

Generations of standup comedians never saw this coming.

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