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in conversation

Catherine O’Hara on Her Career, Sexism in Comedy, and Her Favorite Impressions

 “I’ve been allowed to create my own characters and do my own writing and improvise and just create in such a free way,” says the Schitt’s Creek star. By E. Alex Jung
remembrance

Catherine O’Hara Was Everyone’s Mom

 From Home Alone to Schitt’s Creek, her characters were a monument to the endlessly radical idea that mothers are people, too. By Kathryn VanArendonk
this week in late night

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Corrections’ Won Late Night This Week

 Plus Niecy Nash-Betts on Kimmel and the return of Have I Got News for You. By Bethy Squires
  1. last night on late night
    SNL’s Ashley Padilla Is a Mom Seeing the Light About TrumpBut she still thinks he’s a good businessman, for the record.
    By Bethy Squires
  2. last night on late night
    Pete Davidson Calls Out ICE in Saturday Night Live Cold Open“Y’all are making me look like the upstanding, reasonable adult in the room. That’s crazy!”
    By Bethy Squires
  3. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: A Skarsgård Family AffairAlexander Skarsgård may be a world-class leading man, but his SNL debut lets him be his big-time goofy weirdo self.
    By Charu Sinha
  4. vulture lists
    Where to Watch Catherine O’Hara’s Best WorkThe late actor’s unique comic sensibility has shown up in some of the most beloved movies and TV shows of the past five decades.
    By Brian Tallerico
  5. rip
    Catherine O’Hara’s Friends and Collaborators Pay Tribute“Mama,” Macaulay Culkin, her son in Home Alone, wrote. “I thought we had time.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  6. remembrance
    Catherine O’Hara Was Everyone’s MomFrom Home Alone to Schitt’s Creek, her characters were a monument to the endlessly radical idea that mothers are people, too.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  7. in conversation
    Catherine O’Hara on Her Career, Sexism in Comedy, and Her Favorite Impressions“I’ve been allowed to create my own characters and do my own writing and improvise and just create in such a free way,” says the Schitt’s Creek star.
    By E. Alex Jung
  8. this week in late night
    Stephen Colbert’s ‘Corrections’ Won Late Night This WeekPlus Niecy Nash-Betts on Kimmel and the return of Have I Got News for You.
    By Bethy Squires
  9. hosting duties
    All the Saturday Night Live Season 51 Hosts and Musical GuestsAlexander Skarsgård fit in a hosting gig between Sundance and the Winter Olympics.
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert Sets Date for Final Episode of The Late ShowAnd his final dream guest. Hint: It’s papal.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. believe
    Ted Lasso Gets Kicked Back to Apple TVThe show will return for season four this summer.
    By Jason P. Frank
  12. last night on late night
    Zohran Mamdani Lands Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show BitAfter repeating the same monologue joke about the mayor for weeks, the late-night host finally revealed his endgame.
    By Hershal Pandya
  13. gold rush
    Stephen Colbert to Win an Award for Yelling at His BossHe’ll receive the WGAE’s Walter Bernstein Award for grace under politicized fire.
    By Bethy Squires
  14. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Teyana Taylor Hosts a Somber ShowThe newly minted Oscar nominee brings her acting chops and charm to Studio 8H during a dark weekend for the country.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  15. last night on late night
    Mr. On Blast Is Going to Blast YouJeremy Culhane debuts a new character on “Weekend Update.”
    By Bethy Squires
  16. last night on late night
    Teyana Taylor Found Out About Her Oscar Nomination at SNLGetting fitted for a bald cap for this sketch.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. sundance 2026
    Judd Apatow Tries to Explain Maria BamfordParalyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story doesn’t seem to have been made with a thesis already in hand. Instead, it’s driven by genuine curiosity.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  18. sundance 2026
    The History of Concrete Is John Wilson, SupersizedWhich makes Wilson’s first-ever documentary feature a reliable delight.
    By Alison Willmore
  19. this week in late night
    Mary J. Blige’s Mom Won Late Night This WeekPlus, Cue Card Wally judging sandwiches and Johnny Weir attempting to be nice about Michael Rapaport.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. last night on late night
    Late Night’s ‘A Closer Look’ Theme Song Finally Gets LyricsTime to rake in that sweet songwriting cash.
    By Bethy Squires
  21. friendship is rare
    Kyle Gass Says Tenacious D Will ReturnYou can’t keep Rage Kage and Jables apart for too long.
    By Bethy Squires
  22. live from new york…
    Jennifer Lawrence Wants a Saturday Night Live Do-over“I had walking pneumonia.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. overnights
    SNL Recap: Finn Wolfhard Gets By With a Little Help From His FriendsFinn Wolfhard trades the Upside Down for 30 Rock to ring in the post-Bowen Yang era.
    By Rima Parikh
  24. last night on late night
    Conformity Gate Is Real, But Only on SNLAll the Stranger Things spinoffs, prequels, and midquels devised by Saturday Night Live.
    By Bethy Squires
  25. the promo
    Charli XCX Watched Every Movie. Now You Watch Hers.Every film ever has been leading up to The Moment.
    By Jason P. Frank
  26. this week in late night
    Ben Affleck Entering Flow State Won Late Night This WeekPlus Kristen Wiig catching up with old friend Seth Meyers and Marcello Hernández’s tight five on The Tonight Show.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. snl
    Mike Myers Sought Expert Help for His Elon Musk Impression“I found myself doing a goofy South African Bond villain to Dr. Evil,” James Austin Johnson remembers.
    By Jesse David Fox
  28. jokes
    The 2026 Awards Season in Opening MonologuesNikki Glaser and Chelsea Handler were both asked to return as hosts this year. Their Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards monologues showed why.
    By Hershal Pandya
  29. i’m everywhere i’m so ilya
    Connor Storrie Is Ready to Do BitsThe Heated Rivalry star is using his promo work to reveal a very un-Ilya sense of humor.
    By Jason P. Frank
  30. the great bits
    Laurie Kilmartin Gets Away With ItHer 2017 Conan set shows what truly edgy comedy looks like.
    By John Roy
  31. gotcha!
    Wanda Sykes Uses Ricky Gervais’s Absence to Thank the Trans CommunityGervais won a Golden Globe but didn’t show up to give a speech.
    By Jason P. Frank
  32. nikki b. jerkin
    Nikki Glaser Gets Celebs to Laugh at ThemselvesThe comedian returned to host for the second year in the row and even got Leonardo DiCaprio cracking up.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  33. this week in late night
    A Duet of Heated Rivalry Bits Won Late Night This WeekPlus John Oliver’s RHOSLC obsession and Tracy Letts getting nostalgic with Stephen Colbert.
    By Bethy Squires
  34. first person
    ‘Are We Participating in a Thing That Is Not Even Working?’Chris Gethard on the end of the middle-class comedy job.
    By Chris Gethard
  35. hiiiiiiyah!
    The Muppet Show Revival Will Get Things Started With Sabrina CarpenterThe special will air February 4 on Disney+ and ABC.
    By Bethy Squires
  36. where’s the beef?
    Comedians Should Be Spicier Onstage2025 proved that they love talking smack on podcasts. But feuds are more thrilling when channeled into stand-up.
    By Hershal Pandya
  37. celeb beefs
    No One From Community Wants to Talk About Chevy ChaseAt least not in his new CNN documentary.
    By Bethy Squires
  38. hobama 2.0
    Kumail Nanjiani Denies ‘Having an Affair’ With Michelle Obama“Multiple people brought it up to me. I’ve never met Michelle Obama.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  39. fomo
    Chevy Chase Felt ‘Hurt’ for Not Being in the SNL 50 Celebration“Why was I left aside?”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. the law
    Russell Brand Hit With New Rape ChargeThe Christian podcaster is already facing five charges.
    By Jason P. Frank
  41. stand-up
    9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)Looking for some stand-up recommendations? Here are some recent releases that are worth your attention.
    By Jesse David Fox
  42. location location location
    Where Should I Love LA Go in Season Two?We’ve been to Canyon Coffee and Capri Club, so what’s next?
    By Bethy Squires
  43. overnights
    I Love LA Season-Finale Recap: Girl, So ConfusingMaia get a humiliating, life-changing offer during the New York trip while Dylan bros down with Charlie back in Los Angeles.
    By Caroline Framke
  44. last night on late night
    Au Revoir, BowenHey, wanna watch Andrew Dismukes try not to cry?
    By Bethy Squires
  45. last last night on late night
    Michael Che Won’t Let a Good Bit DieThis Year’s “Weekend Update” joke swap was a little one-sided.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. departures
    Bowen Yang Shares His SNL Good-Byes“the show doesn’t go on because it’s ready, but shiiiiit, i hope i am.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  47. overnights
    Emily in Paris Season-Finale Recap: Sink to the Bottom With YouAfter a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell. Finally, our girl is the protagonist again!
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  48. overnights
    Emily in Paris Recap: Nostalgia Means Pain From an Old WoundEmily has officially stopped being the hero of her own story to become a full-time cheerleader for Marcello’s mediocre suit jackets.
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  49. departures
    Bowen Yang Is Leaving Saturday Night LiveThis weekend’s holiday episode will mark the end of his four-time Emmy-nominated run.
    By Jason P. Frank
  50. comedy review
    Kumail Nanjiani Strikes BackAfter about a decade away, he returns to stand-up and conquers the eternal comedian’s struggle: relatability.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
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