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# King of Comedy

All time

World-renowned playwright Neil Simon has died, aged 91

The “patron saint of laughter” died in a New York hospital of complications from pneumonia.

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Aug 27th 2018, 8:34 AM

Conan returns - with a Brett Favre punchline

NFL veteran is the butt of returning talk-show host’s first joke.

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Nov 10th 2010, 10:08 AM