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mental health Comedian Maria Bamford tried to get a restraining order against Donald Trump Gareth Branwyn

comedy TIL: John Mulaney has an upcoming kid's musical comedy special Rusty Blazenhoff

dana gould Los Angeles: Dr. Zaius hosts 'Christmas with a Z' Jason Weisberger

gimp Arrests made in Somerset gimp mystery Rob Beschizza

film Dredging Up What's "Under the Silver Lake" Natalie Dressed

uk Labour pledges universal broadband and nationwide fibre, will renationalise the farcical, terrible BT Openreach Cory Doctorow

los angeles Los Angeles: Bring your kids to these two family-friendly installments of Boobietrap Jason Weisberger

jim turner Los Angeles: The Tony Martini Variety Hour Jason Weisberger

History UK comedy legend Blackadder to return for long-awaited fifth season Rob Beschizza

happy mutants Good Omens is amazing Cory Doctorow

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tv The creators of The Office explain how they made the show Mark Frauenfelder

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