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Comedian Jonathan Winters died on April 12, 2013 at the age of 87. (credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TV Land)

Groundbreaking Improv Comic Jonathan Winters Dies

Comedian Jonathan Winters, whose breakneck improvisations inspired Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and many others, has died at age 87.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/12

Deputy Sheriff Discusses ‘Double Life’ As Stand Up Comedian

Cliff Yates appeared on KCAL9 News on Sunday morning to talk about how he juggles two careers as both a deputy sheriff and stand up comedian.

2013/02/03

Roast Master Katt Williams arrives at the Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav at Warner Bros. Studio Lot, Stage 23 on July 22, 2007 in Burbank, California. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested (Again) In Woodland Hills

Comedian Katt Williams was arrested in Woodland Hills Tuesday after he failed to show up for a court date in Sacramento.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested In LA

Katt Williams, the comedian who has repeatedly found himself on the wrong side of the law, is out on bail after being arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of a stolen gun.

2012/12/30

Rosie O’Donnell Tweets About Suffering A Heart Attack Last Week

Actress, talk show host and comedian Rosie O’Donnell says she suffered a heart attack last week.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/20

Actress, Comedian Phyllis Diller Dies At 95

A manager for Phyllis Diller confirms to CBS News that the actress and comedian died Monday morning at her Los Angeles home.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/20

Author, Comedian Katy Franco Discusses The Breast Years Of Her Life

Author and comedian Katy Franco stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to discuss her book “Chemorella” and her upcoming comedy show “The Breast Years of My Life”.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/14

Comedian Joan Rivers Protests Outside Costco In Burbank Over Alleged Book Ban

Comedian Joan Rivers has never had a problem expressing her opinions, however controversial they may be, and the TV personality made it known Tuesday that Costco was her latest target.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/07

4th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival - Tribute To Motley Crue

Dane Cook Makes Joke About ‘Dark Knight’ Shooting At Laugh Factory

Cell phone video of comedian Dane Cook making a joke about the recent theater shootings in Aurora, Colo., during a stand-up routine Thursday night was released to the Daily Caller Friday.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/07/27

Comic Attacked While On Stage At Hollywood Improv

It was not part of the act and it was no laughing matter when a comic was attacked while on stage at the world famous Hollywood Improv Comedy Club.

2012/04/23

Bob Hope and his wife Dolores, grand marshalls of the 75th Anniversary of the Toluca Lake Parade, are pictured during the May 1998 event. (credit: FREDERICK BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Toluca Lake Intersection To Be Named After Late Bob Hope, Wife

The intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street in Toluca Lake will be designated Bob and Dolores Hope Square Monday, honoring the late comedian and his wife.

2012/02/26