The most enduring comedy conspiracy theory is probably “Andy Kaufman faked his death as an elaborate prank.” If that one is true, give Kaufman credit for committing to the bit — he’s had more than 40 ...

They have eschewed the conventional talking-heads approach and instead used an innovative animated photo technique to illustrate extensive testimonies from Hicks's family and friends, plus home movies ...

There’s something about comedy that requires it to come from a really dark place. Richard Pryor, Bill Hicks, Lenny Bruce, Sam Kinison, and a whole litany of comedians have such notorious dark ...