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"Mirth Doctor" Bobbe Lyon says the power of humor has helped her through some of life's darkest days.

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

Throughout her life, Lola Gillebaard has had to overcome one obstacle after another, including 17 major surgeries and cancer. Yet she continues to find the humor in life and her unique sense of humor has made her one of the funniest women in the U.S.

Cancer isn't funny, but there can be fun in the fight. Four-time cancer survivor Linda Hill and her line of t-shirts prove laughter is indeed the best medicine.

All of the candidates hoping to become the next president are reaching out with humor, whether it's appearances on the late night talk shows, or funny one-liners in speeches. John McCain recently made fun of his age on Saturday Night Live.

Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.

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."

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."

After spending years counseling cancer patients, chaplain Debra Jarvis was given the same devastating diagnosis. But if there was one thing she'd learned it was that humor is in fact the best medicine.

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!