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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

May 29, 2025

Mike Birbiglia on Why He Veers Away From Politics in His Comedy, Who Critiques His Jokes, and His New Netflix Special

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


In advance of his new special, The Good Life, the comedian talks to Vanity Fair about deciding what’s funny, toggling between media, and whose writing he considers “the gold standard.”

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TAGS: Comedy, Humor, Interview


May 29, 2025

White Lotus Guests Keep Getting Murdered. How Can the Fictional Hotel Fix This PR Fiasco?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Vanity Fair


Real-life experts weigh in on the most important question of our time: Could an actual franchise like the White Lotus possibly resuscitate its reputation after this many dead bodies?

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TAGS: Humor, Culture


February 14, 2025

Who Is Funnier Than the Women of SNL?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Dame


Here are 16 sketches that remind us that the women on the show are some of the most provocative, creative talents, with sketches and characters that have shaped the public opinion on some of our nation’s most pressing issues.

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TAGS: Humor, Celebrity, Culture, Women


January 10, 2024

What’s With All the Reboots?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Hollywood can’t stop/won’t stop recycling past ideas even though it really needs new stories. Why? As Seen in Shondaland

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TAGS: Humor, Culture


September 19, 2023

Leslie Jones Holds Nothing Back in Her New Memoir

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The hilarious comedian’s memoir is an inspirational story of resilience and reckoning.

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TAGS: Author Interview, Humor, Celebrity


July 31, 2023

Rebekah Bergman’s Homage to Humanity

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


With her debut novel, “The Museum of Human History,” Bergman explores our relentless pursuit of time.

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TAGS: Author Interview, Humor


January 26, 2023

Jessica Williams Takes the Lead

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


The comedic actor, writer, and performer was on “The Daily Show” and “2 Dope Queens.” Now with her new Apple TV+ series, “Shrinking,” Williams has the audience's full attention.

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TAGS: Interview, Humor, Celebrity


December 27, 2022

Chelsea Handler on her New Netflix special, 'Revolution,' and What Happened When She Met George Bush

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


Handler talks to Shondaland about what it took to get back on the stand-up stage.

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TAGS: Comedy, Humor, Celebrity


November 17, 2022

On ‘Dead to Me,’ Linda Cardellini Gives Us Life

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


With the final season of the acclaimed Netflix dark comedy upon us, Cardellini reflects on the juicy role of Judy, her palpable chemistry with co-star Christina Applegate, who inspires her, and what she’s up to next.

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TAGS: Interview, Celebrity, Comedy, Humor


October 7, 2022

'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee on the Hit Series' Final Season

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


McGee chats about the Netflix hit's lasting impact, the art of character development, and what’s up for her next.

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TAGS: Culture, Comedy, Humor, Interview, Women


November 2, 2014

Ur-In-Therapy: My Quest to Cure My Cystic Acne With My Own Pee

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Jezebel


What wouldn't a woman of a certain age do to preserve her dewy youth?

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TAGS: Humor, Beauty, Women



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