Born on this day in 1922, Betty White gifted the world with nearly a century of laughter. The National Comedy Center is honored to be the permanent home of rare artifacts, wardrobe, and awards from Betty White’s estate—preserving the legacy of a true comedy legend for generations to come. Betty’s work is featured in exhibits such as the Comedy Continuum, Art of the Roast, and Honors and Distinctions, with select artifacts now on display throughout our immersive museum in Jamestown, New York. #Be

Today, on the first anniversary of his passing, we remember the revolutionary spirit of Tom Smothers, whose extraordinary legacy exemplifies comedy’s power to shape conversations of national importance. “The obligation of a comedian is first to entertain. And if you’re so inclined, and you have some bigger thought, make sure you express it, because that’s a gift.” – Tom Smothers (February 2, 1937 – December 26, 2023) In 2019, Tommy and Dick marked the 50th anniversary of their firing by CBS and

73 reactions · 23 shares | Take a peek inside the National Comedy Center Experience along with Lewis Black, Robert Klein, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, Lisa Lampanelli, Sebastian Maniscalco, Alan Zweibel, Kelly Carlin, W. Kamau Bell, Wayne Federman, Rain Pryor, and Brian Regan! Plan your visit now. Chautauqua County residents - be sure to select your discount when purchasing tickets! #NationalComedyCenter #VirtualExperience #Exhibits #Comedy | National Comedy Center | Facebook

Happy Birthday to the great Phyllis Diller! Featured here is a sample of the meticulous joke cards she kept as part of her comedy writing process. On view courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution. #HappyBirthday #PhyllisDiller #NationalComedyCenter | National Comedy Center

9.5K views · 128 reactions | National Comedy Center Advisory Board member Nate Bargatze’s variety special, “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas,” airs tomorrow, Dec. 19 on CBS, and his new Netflix special, “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” debuts on Dec. 24. Here’s Nate during his past visits to the National Comedy Center. #NateBargatze #NationalComedyCenter | National Comedy Center | Facebook

The National Comedy Center was thrilled to host Nicole Byer for an unforgettable show during the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown, NY! Nicole toured the Comedy Center and had one word for it: "Incredible!" #NicoleByer #LucyComedyFest #NationalComedyCenter | National Comedy Center