Except for its ponderous title, “Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?” gives fans of the comedy outlaw something to shout about. More than simply a “greatest hits” compilation, this 90-minute video ...

It’s hard to imagine Sam Kinison growing old and mellowing out. The infant Sam arrived in East Peoria nearly 62 years ago. That’s the minimum age to draw Social Security, a stage in life where few ...

Of all the abductions, this one is different.

Sam Kinison, the “screaming comedian,” has postponed his South Florida performances. His show orginally scheduled for tonight at West Palm Beach Auditorium has been moved to May 24; his Friday ...

Your brother was a drug-abusing loudmouth, irresponsible, incapable of getting through the day without at least one self-destructive act. While you, his manager, tried to make some sense of the mess ...

If your idea of terrific standup comedy is Sam Kinison screaming obscenities into a mike, you might as well skip the HBO special Jake Johannsen: This’ll Take About an Hour.Johannsen’s quiet, ...