When asked about National Lampoon, the country's most influential contemporary comedians instantly rattle off their favorite articles.

The success of the 'Carry On' series occasionally led to affectionate parodies of the series by other contemporary comedians.

He epitomizes the contemporary stand-up comedian as both naughty pop philosopher and glib superstar.

He is perhaps the most eccentric of contemporary comedians, quite willing to keep his audience off balance.

The series achieved considerable success and inspired several contemporary comedians.

By that definition, Mr. Carrey, alone among contemporary comedians, appears possessed of the genius gene.

Few contemporary comedians command as much undiluted good will as the wonderful, expansive Carol Burnett.

He was one of Ethiopia's best known contemporary and renowned comedians.

Blaxill also began experimenting with handing presenting duties to celebrities, commonly contemporary comedians and pop stars who were not in the charts at that time.

One way to broaden the audience was to cast contemporary comedians like Ms. Griffin in the remade spots.