Al Franken finally wants you to take him seriously. Having been a comedian, a best-selling author of satirical polemics, a writer and performer for Saturday Night Live and the creator of faux ...

In Illinois a week before the 2000 election, Franken joked that “It would be much easier for me as a comedian to have Bush as President. It would be a gold mine.” Well, Bush’s presidency did change ...

Millions of viewers will tune in next Sunday to enjoy “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” a three-hour broadcast celebrating one of the most enduring and impactful institutions in TV history. But only a ...

Al Franken got the satisfaction of giving Henry Kissinger the kiss-off when he asked for “Saturday Night Live” tickets back in the ’70s. The former Minnesota senator and comedy writer shared his ...

Al Franken was last seen in the halls of the United States Senate before his abrupt resignation in 2018 amid allegations of misconduct. The Minnesota politician and comedian faced mounting pressure ...

Al Franken: There was not as much cocaine as you would think on the premises. Yeah, a number of people got in trouble. But cocaine was used mainly just to stay up. There was a very undisicplined way ...

Al Franken is headed back to the White House — well, sort of. The former politician, 73, appears in the new murder mystery series, “The Residence,” and portrays fictional senator Aaron Filkins. The ...

After Al Franken is sworn in to the U.S. Senate this week, the nation will be watching to see how the former entertainer performs in a theater where cooperation trumps controversy and wise politicians ...