https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/10/17/funny-is-money-mccain-scores-big-at-al-smith-dinner/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:15 -0400<![CDATA[There&#8217;s an old Hollywood expression:  Funny is money&#8230; meaning (obviously) that comedy rules at the box office.  There&#8217;s good reason for that.  Those of us who have tried to write comic scripts know that it is often harder to do than a melodrama. No wonder many of the highest paid stars&#8230;. Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, etc&#8230;. are the ones who can make us laugh.]]>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:47:27 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/10/17/funny-is-money-mccain-scores-big-at-al-smith-dinner-n216362