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And im kerry sayers. And im your host, bill kurtis. Today we look back at the great comedies of television through the decades. If laughter truly is the best medicine than television has had a hand in keeping america healthy since the 1950s. Comedy has been a staple on television since it first clicked on and they have come in all shapes and sizes from variety shows to scripted characters and wonky animations, tv has found so many ways to make us laugh and keep us in stitches. Were looking back ...

With her keen feel for tone, phrasings, tension, presence, and lyrics that cut, Margo Guryan is synonymous with the most sophisticated 1960s songcraft.

Chelsea Table and Stage was packed to the brim last Sunday evening for Jaye Maynard’s beautiful Blossom Dearie tribute show, BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM. This stunning tribute served as a delicious preview to Maynard’s upcoming album, and one hopes Maynard will mount the show again to celebrate the release of the album.

She of the childlike voice, named after the pear blossoms brought to her on the day of her birth, would have been 100 years old today

In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we chat to Barbra Lica about the urgent need for a more sustainable music industry, focusing on the value artists bring and the importance of prioritizing joy in music-making. Barbra provides a unique perspective on the challenges artists face within the music industry and ideas for overcoming those challenges on both a personal and collective level. Follow Barbra Lica: Twitter: https://twitter.com/beelica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbralica/ ...

Start by watching these animated shorts.

Here are 18 music-related moments from the TV Academy’s list of 75 Most Impactful Television Moments.

A look at how Disney Animation alum John Musker’s hand-drawn short “I’m Hip” pokes fun at L.A.’s anxious denizens, from studio execs to poseurs.

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

Schoolhouse Rock! was a staple on Saturday mornings for more than a decade. Check out these fun facts about the series!