October 27, 2021 - Issue 36

Will Ferrell Just Wants to Entertain You  The Shrink Next Door star opens up about his reluctant mogul status and why he follows the funny, not the fads:  'I've always loved making other people laugh.  I've just never needed to make you like me'

The 40(ish) Most Influential People in Comedy  Because, man, do we need a good laugh

Kevin Hart, Taika Waititi, Tiffany Haddish and Judd Apatow on favorite jokes and comedic heroes

Super showrunner Mindy Kaling, SNL pioneer Garrett Morris and powerhouse producer Tyler Perry

How NOT to sell your hilarious pitch

PLUS...

RUST SHOOTING FALLOUT:  After tragedy on the Alec Baldwin set, will Hollywood give up its guns?

Item: HRI-10/27/2021  Issue Date: 10/27/2021

On the Cover: Will Ferrell