The laughter will continue for ABC’s “The Middle” and “Last Man Standing.” One of the network’s solid performers, “The Middle” has held steady, quietly nabbing a fifth season.

A “Last Comic Standing” will be standing on the stage of the Stress Factory in New Brunswick. Club owner Vinnie Brand of Middletown delivered a cutting angry dad routine on the May 22 season ...

After nine seasons and two networks, “Last Man Standing” will take its final ... and it’s much different than when you’re on the stage all day long shooting the same thing over and over ...