How to lead an artistic life and be part of a family is a tension he has only recently faced in life and now, onscreen, for a film about his comedian parents.

After quietly helping Mel Brooks set the irreverent tone on “Get Smart” and “The Producers,” she had a long collaboration as a writer with the actor and humorist Marshall Efron.

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The comedian, actor, and former podcaster discusses his decision to bring “WTF” to a close after 16 years and interviewing its final guest, Barack Obama.

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Here’s the list of ancient shows I inflict on my daughters. What’s yours?

The tactics President Trump has embraced place the United States in awkward company as freedom of expression is declining in dozens of countries.

The tactics President Trump has embraced place the United States in awkward company as freedom of expression is declining in dozens of countries.