This idea is the basis for the popular genre of deadpan comedy. Deadpan, or dry humor, “uses a lack of emotion and facial ...

Leslie Nielsen is best known for his hilarious roles in comedy classics like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' series, where his deadpan humor and perfect timing made him a legend. However, beyond these ...

Wearing his signature naval hat and viewfinder around his neck, filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to the big screen along with everyone’s favorite English heavy metal band, Spinal Tap. Similar to his ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. (THE CONVERSATION) Deadpan is not so much a type of joke as a mode of delivery, a manner of ...