Yes Minister was proof that comedy could take on serious subjects and make real points with them.

"That's more than any comedy or drama ever makes."

He is a crime novelist who uses surrealism and black comedy to make a political point.

Martin's wild physical comedy would eventually make him the signature artist of the magazine.

He can't help scanning the boxes to note the impression his comedy has made on the doctors.

I never thought comedy did anything but make uncomfortable people feel comfortable.

"A male comedy will make a lot more money."

I explained that very funny comedies always made me cry.

At its best, black comedy makes its audience vulnerable, and to some it is therefore more intelligent.

His comedy made the game very popular, and it was developed as a potential TV series.