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The article discusses comedic advice from actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of the television programs "Veep" and "Seinfeld." Topics include using malapropisms while being angry or authoritative; incorporating physical humor such as falling during serious moments or dancing awkwardly; using swear words infrequently for emphasis of comedic moments; and playing up height differences between a powerful or angry character that is much shorter than the other character that she is angry at.

Provides information on comedy talents in New York City as of November 2001.

An interview with the cast of the film "Mean Girls" is presented, which includes Lindsay Lohan, Tina Fey, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried. Topics include the popularity of the film after its release in 2004, the career development of the cast between 2004 and 2014, and how the film became a cult movie.

The article discusses comedians Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key of the sketch comedy television show "Key & Peele." Topics include the success of the show's genre parodies and Key & Peele's ability to portray and expose truths about racism as biracial comedians, the development of Peele as a comedy sketch writer and improvisational comedian during his experience with the comedy group Boom Chicago, and Key & Peele's introduction and experience working together on the comedy sketch television program "MADtv."

The article presents information about comedian and fake news anchor Jon Stewart, "Entertainment Weekly's" choice as one of the top 10 entertainers of the decade. Stewart is the host of "The Daily Show," a satirical television daily news program. Stewart has also appeared as the host of the Academy Awards broadcast, but his role on "The Daily Show" has earned him the title of Most Trusted Newscaster.