Read accounts and watch video highlights from Washington's annual comedy press dinners, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Radio & TV Correspondents' Dinner, and the Gridiron Dinner.
Obama Brings Down the House at White House Correspondents' Dinner
From the 2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Obama poked fun at himself and the Washington establishment in one of the edgiest comic performances a president has ever given at the annual White House Corespondents' Dinner.
Wanda Sykes' Limbaugh Joke Stirs Controversy
From the 2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner - Comedian Wanda Sykes' controversial joke likening Rush Limbaugh to a 9/11 hijacker has sparked predictable outrage from Republicans and cheers from Democrats, while the White House distanced Obama from her remark.
Biden Lampoons Obama at Gridiron Dinner
From the 2009 Gridiron Dinner - Vice President Joe Biden stepped in to perform the president's duties at the Gridiron Club dinner, and used the opportunity to poke fun at his boss.
Bush Mocks Candidates, Plays Conductor at Press Dinner
From the 2008 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Bush poked fun at his would-be successors during his final appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He also fulfilled his dream of conducting the U.S. Marine Band.
Dick Cheney, Dark Lord of Comedy
From the 2008 Radio & TV Corespondents' Dinner - Dick Cheney fired off a barrage of jokes about Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, the hubbub over the "naked woman" reflection in his sunglasses, and his resemblance to Darth Vader.
Bush Sings Farewell Song at Gridiron Roast
From the 2008 Gridiron Dinner - President Bush surprised guests at the annual Gridiron roast when he appeared on stage wearing a cowboy hat and gave the first public singing performance of his presidency.
Karl Rove Raps, Bush Plays Comedian at Press Gala
From the 2007 Radio & TV Correspondents' Dinner - Karl Rove brought down the house as he rapped and danced around on stage, while President Bush cracked jokes about his low approval ratings.
Cheney Yuks It Up at Gridiron Dinner
From the 2007 Gridiron Dinner - Vice President Dick Cheney filled in for President Bush, whom he said couldn't make it due to another obligation: his book club was meeting.
Stephen Colbert Roasts Bush at Media Gala
From the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - In one of the ballsiest comic stunts ever pulled in Washington, comedian Stephen Colbert delivered a blistering "tribute" to President Bush at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. It was so edgy and uncomfortable that it was almost too hard to watch, as a cold-faced and stunned Bush sat just a few feet away with the look of someone who had just been ambushed.
Bush Plays Straight Man To His Lookalike
From the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Bush drew big laughs at the White House Correspondents' dinner when he took the stage alongside Bush impersonator Steve Bridges.
