Today is Saturday, Oct. 11. Today's birthdays include actress Joan Cusak who turns 46. 33 years ago tonight (1975), the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" made its debut on NBC.

Could doctors someday actually stop the process of getting older? GB Thought Leader and frequent radio show guest Aubrey de Grey says the answer is absolutely, and he has one comedian admitting -- this is no joke!

Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.

Highly acclaimed writer Susan Silver has taken her search for Mr. Adequate overseas and she's not happy about what she's finding out there.

Ever hear of a humor expert? This guy will have you laughing your way to a more productive life.

Known as the serious half of one of the greatest comedy duos of our time, Dick Smothers is as fascinating as the show he and his brother are revered for. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was never expected to succeed. It wasn't even expected to survive

The "Fearless Aging" experts talk to GB about helping women face the next phase of life with confidence.

George Carlin, the irreverent king of counterculture comedians, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71. Carlin loved to push boundaries and was best known for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine.

Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?

Born: February 02, 1925
Legendary Broadway performer who has won 5 Tony's. A superlative dramatic actress, Ms. Stritch also excelled in musical comedy,

Ever see a politician speak from both sides of his mouth? Well, you've never seen it quite like this! See why Pat Paulsen was the best!

Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."

It's been 40 years since the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was yanked off the air, but don't think that Tommy Smothers has gone quietly into the night. The outspoken political humorist is more fired up than ever.

Doesn't it seem like everything these days is a competition? Here's what happens when you set up a competition for people who could care less about competing. It's the Passive Aggressive 800 Meter Race.

Celebrities are always in the news, but who cares, right? Wrong. Author and personal finance expert Caroline Waxler's Web site Mainstreet.com uses celebrities' mistakes to help others with their financial woes.

Do we all go through a midlife crisis? How do you know if you're in yours? Elliot Maxx knows and he's not afraid to talk about it. See why men everywhere are paying very close attention!

You knew motherhood was funny, but did you know it could launch a career in comedy? Mrs Hughes tapped into the absurd side of being a wife and mother, and now America's Funniest Grandma is the hottest act around!

For more than six decades, Carl Reiner has built a career out of making people laugh, and now that he's in his late 80s, he says comedy and writing helps keep his mind alert.

When she turned 70, Lynn Ruth Miller decided she wanted to try standup comedy. Why not? Now, five years later, she's hotter than ever. Check her out, and see proof that it really is never too late to do the things you always wanted to.

He's Dr. Phil, Robin Williams, President George W. Bush and John Madden all rolled up into one. He's Frank Caliendo and he's one of the most talented impersonators in the business.

Legendary TV producer Martin Tahse has made it his mission to preserve one of the most beloved children's shows of all time and he's dedicated to introducing it to a whole new generation.

Ray Stevens is one of the most unique singers of the past four decades. He's been able to blend comedy with achingly beautiful songs, and now at 70, he says his creativity is just as strong as ever.

The 75-year-old grandmother defied all odds by outlasting thousands to make it to the final episode. She lost the contest, but won respect.

At 60 years old, Will Cantrell is trying to launch a brand new career. No matter what happens -- he'll be laughing. And he hopes you will be too!

One woman's passion for film is paving the way for some senior filmmakers to find success on the big screen.

No doubt about it, it's swimsuit season once again. Nothing feels better than the sun on your body in the heat of the summer. But then again, nothing feels worse than looking down at your body and wondering what the heck happened to it!

Susan Noel Benfatto says she wants to make movies for people "her age." So when she cast characters for her new movie, "Bingo Confidential," she only looked for people 40 years old and older.

None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.

We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.

His biggest audience four years ago was a family of four looking for a new fridge. Now, he's in demand worldwide, entertaining live audiences and TV audiences in the millions. Come along as John Morgan transforms his life with inspiration and imitation.

Talk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.

Hey, did you hear the one about the 75-year-old comic? This is no joke - Lynn Ruth Miller has discovered a new career on the stage and she's using her act to set the record straight on aging.

Actor and comedian Steve Harvey says instead of feeling over the hill, he feels on top of it. But it took hard work, and a serious wakeup call. See how he is Growing Bolder, then share your stories of feeling "fly!"

A modern-day Mark Twain, Alan Kitty loves to teach a new generation about the power of the written word. So what drives him to don the makeup and wig to impersonate an old guy?

Even smart people say stupid things. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh about it. Check out and add to our growing collection of really stupid quotes.

Want us to hawk your product on GrowingBolder.com? Check out our light-hearted attempt at product placement around the office.

He's been on more than 20 sitcoms, in six feature films and had a 4-year run on Broadway. One of the top improv comedians working today, Brian Bradley survived the excesses of showbiz with a clear vision for the future.

The writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.

Mrs Hughes speaks for mothers everywhere as she reasons with her son through the only language he seems to understand: rap music.

The writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.

Larry Harmon, the man who made Bozo the Clown a household name, has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 83.

What's the true definition of success -- is it money? Is it fame? Jim Carlton could have had lots of both. As a writer for Joan Rivers, the Smothers Brothers and others, he had quite an exciting ride. But to Jim, there were other things in life.

Reclusive actor, comedian, musician, and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd rarely gives interviews. He once said, "I don't believe in low profile; I believe in no profile." Come along as we catch up with Aykroyd on his national bottle signing tour. His what?

She wrote some of the most memorable scenes in "Seinfeld" history and now Carol Leifer is turning her razor-sharp humor on something we can all relate to -- aging.

Soul and funk music legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 65. A sheriff's deputy responded to Hayes' home after his wife found him unconscious on his bedroom floor near a treadmill that was running.

One of the nation's funniest writers is turning 60 and still not ready to grow up.

When we met retired rodeo stars Lyle and Curt Brown, we also met their bulls, and a very angry, very protective goose. So Growing Bolder's Chief Videographer Jason Morrow put together some of the highlights -- and the lowlights.

Herb Hauser was the best 90-year-old tennis player on the planet when we went one-on-one with him. He was active, had a great sense of humor, and the love of a wonderful woman. His message: "Get off the couch. Have some fun. Take some chances."

In this unforgettable Growing Bolder exclusive, you'll meet Rick Fay, the innovator of the Weenie Whistle. He also played with Ish Kabibble, and how many of us can say that?

With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.

We already knew GrowingBolder.com had the best community on the Web, but when one of the members offered to come give us massages, we knew we were big time! See how a little rubbing goes a long way!