Feud for thought
26/12/2002 … Professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler has finally admitted that his feud with American comedian Andy Kaufman was all set up.
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Thu 26 December 2002
Harpo's widow dies
Heart attack claims Susan Marx at 93
26/12/2002 … Harpo Marx's widow Susan has died at the age of 93.
Fools winners
16million watch Christmas special
26/12/2002 … Only Fools And Horses was again the most popular Christmas Day TV programme.
Tue 24 December 2002
Fry escapes driving ban
24/12/2002 … Stephen Fry has been allowed to keep his driving licence, despite being caught speeding at 99mph.
Mon 23 December 2002
Reel funny
New awards honour comedy films
23/12/2002 … A new awards scheme has been set up to honour the best comedy movies.
Bah, humbug!
23/12/2002 … Rhona Cameron says she hates Christmas - saying it's only really fun for people stuck in dull office jobs to let their hair down.
Sun 22 December 2002
Sykes gets serious
Eric to appear in medical drama
22/12/2002 … Eric Sykes is to appear in Holby City, becoming the third comic to land a straight role in the medical drama The 79-year-old star will play the husband of a woman…
Rivers faces police inquiry
Car hire clerk files complaint
22/12/2002 … Police are investigating a complaint against Joan Rivers after a run-in with a car hire clerk.