History of the Biggest Flop in TV Comedy History

Turn-On is considered the biggest flop in TV comedy history. The sketch comedy show was created in 1969 by George Schlatter - who was trying to capitalize on his other show, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

Only one episode ever aired. In fact, some stations pulled the show after the very first commercial break. A young Albert Brooks was one of the staff writers and the first episode of Turn-On was hosted by Tim Conway. Perhaps the show was too ahead of its time, or perhaps it was truly awful? We’ll just never know…

CH101 Select: History of Dead Baby Jokes

From the CH!01 archives: We explore the history of dead baby jokes - a popular joke genre that began the 60’s and ran through the 80s. Like gallows humor tried to make light the worst of human atrocities.

But social climate brought about this type of dark comedy.

Did you know the advent of the pill, the women's liberation movement, and the Vietnam War - were all factors in the rise of Dead Baby Jokes?

HIstory of Trump Attempting Humor in the White House

From mocking a disabled reporter to make fun of a sexual assault victim - Donald J. Trump has proven there is a vastly different sense of presidential humor now coming from the White House.

I recently interviewed David Litt - head joke writer for President Obama - for a new story in the NY Observer, to get his take on Trump as a purveyor of jokes and humor. We discuss his insights and the history of humor coming from Trump - The President.

Trump loves laughing at the misfortunes of others. Trump doesn’t love laughing at himself. Trump is no comedian. But I’m sure he’d would claim he’s the funniest president in history – EVER!