- 10 hours ago These award shows have become a cross between a comedy roast and a self love fest.

The comedy roast is a long-held American tradition.

You see, the definition of a comedy roast - "comedic insults with a little bit of heartfelt praise" - could in fact define the philosophy of British parenting for the post-war years.

Looking back on it, life was one long comedy roast.

"There's a misconception we're here to read the script; this is really a comedy roast for Paul," joked a long-haired man seated opposite Mr. Reiser.

During a comedy roast at the Friars Club his 9/11 gags didn't go well with the crowd with many audience members at the club yelling out "too soon".

In April 2010, Tarrant become one of the first three celebrities to be subjected to the British version of the American institution of a comedy roast, on Channel 4's A Comedy Roast.

Tomorrow in Los Angeles, the comedian Milton Berle is scheduled to play host at a "comedy roast" of Mr. Peanut.

When Roger is hurt by the jokes at a comedy roast, he vows to pull his life together.