Robert Smigel

September 5, 2009 This week marked the opening of dolphin hunting season in Japan. During the six-month season, thousands of dolphins are corralled into narrow coves and captured for sale to aquariums or amusement parks. ... Full Article

Perhaps it's a good thing Robert Smigel didn't get his hands too far around "Bozo's Circus" while it was on the air. The beloved Chicago-based children's classic popped its last balloon on WGN-Ch. 9 in 2001, after a decade of... ... Full Article

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) -- Robert Smigel is riding around Bonnaroo, looking for targets. To the 49-year-old comedian behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the hordes at this Tennessee music festival and the 100-plus bands performing here are ripe for parody. ... Full Article

On Saturday night, "SNL" wrapped an especially stellar season - from Tina Fey's Sarah Palin to Justin Timberlake's charismatic hosting - and tonight, NBC will air a two-hour special of "Saturday Night Live" short films, hosted by Andy Samberg. ... Full Article

Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, SF Sketchfest didn't establish itself overnight. But what started in 2002 as a weekend showcase of San Francisco sketch comedy groups has mushroomed into one of the most acclaimed - and certainly... ... Full Article

For those who haven't seen them, NBC has posted a set of hilarious videos involving Triumph the Insult Comic Dog appearing at the San Diego Comic-Con. ... Full Article