Comedy

Ken Tucker reviews "Penn and Teller's Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends," an interactive home video cassette that features some of the magic duo's favorite scams.

Critic-at-Large Laurie Stone explores the humor of Rodney Dangerfield, the comic who has built a career on getting no respect. Dangerfield is now performing on Broadway.

Television Critic David Bianculli previews the 20th anniversary reunion of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour." While the show features some clips from the original programs, it is composed mostly of updated skits featuring comics from including Steve Martin, Leigh French and Pat Paulson. The musicians include Glenn Campbell, John Hartford, Jennifer Warnes and Mason Williams.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new movie "Raw," featuring Eddie Murphy in a live concert setting.

Critic-at-Large Laurie Stone discusses the magic and comedy act of Penn and Teller.

Critic-at-Large Laurie Stone will review the Broadway show featuring comic Mort Sahl.