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National Comedy Center Launches Online Platform Featuring Exhibit Content
JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center announced Thursday it has launched a new online content platform featuring exclusive content directly from its interactive comedy exhibits. Officials say the new program is an extension of the …
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‘Saturday Night Live’ To Air Show, Observe Social Distancing
LOS ANGELES — “Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. The comedy sketch show will include a “Weekend Update” news segment and …
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Songwriter John Prine Dies From COVID-19
NASHVILLE – Two-time Grammy winner John Prine, known for such songs as Sam Stone and Paradise, has died from COVID-19 complications. Prine was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Maynard, Ill. He was discovered by Kris …
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Second Foxworthy Show Added To The 30th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN – A second Jeff Foxworthy show was added to this summer’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown. Officials with the National Comedy Center announced Tuesday the show will take place on Friday, August 7 …
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Court Rules Fantasy Sports Contests Are Illegal Gambling
ALBANY — Daily fantasy contests like those operated by FanDuel and DraftKings face an uncertain future in New York after an appellate court ruled Thursday that a 2016 law legalizing such games violated a constitutional …
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Jeff Foxworthy Part Of National Comedy Center 2020 Summer Festival Lineup
JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center announced Wednesday that Jeff Foxworthy will be part of their annual lineup for this summer’s comedy festival. Center officials say Foxworthy will be joined by Saturday Night legends David …
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NCC Celebrates Comic Legend With Special Screenings
JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center is celebrating legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs’ 101st birthday through Saturday with special screenings of rare video clips and highlights from his television career. The exhibit also highlights a …
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USA Today Nominates National Comedy Center For “Best New Museum” Award
JAMESTOWN – The National Comedy Center in Jamestown has been nominated for the 2020 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award for “Best New Museum.” The National Comedy Center was one of 20 new museums …
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For ‘Jeopardy’ Fans, Ken Jennings Is The Greatest
NEW YORK — Being bold paid off for new “Jeopardy!” mega-champion Ken Jennings, while it didn’t for his opponents. Jennings won his third match in the “Jeopardy!” “Greatest of all Time” contest televised on Tuesday, …
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Community Sing Slated For St. Luke’s Sunday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN – The St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Choir and other special guests will host a community singing of Handel’s Messiah Sunday at 4 p.m. The program will include the Christmas portion of the piece as …
