Roy Wood Jr. explores comedy and connection

Roy Wood Jr. on his Hulu Special and the State of Political Comedy
Lonely Flowers,' the latest special from the former 'Daily Show' correspondent and current host of CNN's 'Have I Got News for You,' is now streaming
Roy Wood Jr. Comes Into Focus
In an hour about the challenge and importance of connecting with other people, Wood mostly dodges around his own place in that theme, his own difficulty feeling close to someone. When the closer finally arrives,
Roy Wood Jr. Captures Our Fractious Culture in an Insightful New Special
The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.
Roy Wood Jr. explores comedy and connection in new Hulu special Lonely Flowers
Premiering tonight, the stand-up special sees the former Daily Show correspondent tackle everything from self-checkout lanes to gun culture
Roy Wood Jr. hates everyone, but he’ll still strike up a conversation
In his new standup special on Hulu, filmed at D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre, comedian Roy Wood Jr. laments how we’ve strayed from genuine human connection.
How Roy Wood Jr. Honed His Comedy Chops Waiting Tables at Golden Corral
In between his many obligations, Wood Jr. caught up with TIME to discuss his time in the food service industry, the impact of President Trump’s victory on satire, and whether the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a tougher room than the Apollo Theater. Here are excerpts from the conversation.
Roy Wood Jr. Explains Why He Started ‘Lonely Flowers’ Comedy Special With a ‘Horribly Pessimistic Declaration’
In a recent interview with TheWrap, the former “Daily Show” correspondent explained why he decided to start off his new Hulu comedy special “Lonely Flowers” with a despairing statement about modern society’s lack of connection — a theme he digs into through his work onstage.
Roy Wood Jr. Becomes A More Perfect Messenger With ‘Lonely Flowers,’ And He’s Not Done Cooking
The stand-up solidifies himself as one of the best in the game with a think/laugh/repeat approach and focus on connection.
Roy Wood Jr. Tackles Modern Disconnection In His New Special, ‘Lonely Flowers’
Set to the backdrop of D.C.’s Lincoln Theater, the award-winning comedian unpacks society’s struggles with isolation and how humor can bridge the gap.
Where to Watch Roy Wood Jr.’s New Comedy Special
The hour-long stand-up, which is the third original special in Hulu's new stand-up comedy brand, Hularious, was directed by C. Craig Patterson.
How to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere
Roy Wood Jr looks at loneliness in our hyper-connected world. And makes it funny. Here's how to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere in the world.
Writers Guild Announces 2025 WGA Awards New York Ceremony Host and Presenters
Presenters at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards ceremony in New York include Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez, Michael McKean, Cory ...
Roy Wood Jr. To Host WGA Awards NYC Ceremony With Ronny Chieng, Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez Among Presenters
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards at New York’s Edison Ballroom next month with Ronny ...