A sense of humor would seem to be a prerequisite for comedy, but that isn`t always the case. Of course, every decent comic must have one kind of sense of humor-the ability to know when something is ...

Comedian-writer Franklyn Ajaye says In Living Color glorifies ghetto life and that’s one of the reasons he’s leaving the hit television show. “I have no desire to be hip to the latest black slang and ...

Franklyn Ajaye solidified his title as the ”Jazz Comedian” in more ways than one with his opening night appearance Tuesday at the Funny Firm. One way was for him to play a jazzy little tune on his ...

Friday Comedy: Franklyn AjayeNPR's Tavis Smiley talks with Franklyn Ajaye, the Emmy-nominated writer, producer, actor and comedian best known for his role as T.C. "The Fly" in the 1970s hit classic ...

In a world where comedians seem to be compelled to drive home their points at a mega-decibel level, Franklyn Ajaye offers a wonderful respite. His attack — if one can even call it that — is laid back ...

Franklyn Ajaye (born May 13, 1949) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. His nickname is "The Jazz Comedian" for his distinctive jazz-inflected style of delivery, timing, and use of ...

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Actor Buck Taylor (“Gunsmoke,” ″Gods and Generals”) is 86. Actor Zoe Wanamaker (“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”) is 76. Actor Franklyn Ajaye (“Car Wash,” TV’s “Deadwood”) is 75. Actor Leslie ...

Friday Comedy: Franklyn AjayeTavis Smiley talks to Emmy-nominated writer, producer, actor and comedian Franklyn Ajaye about his new book, Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy, a guide to the ...