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'''John Aboud III''' (born March 7, 1973) is an American writer and comedian. With [[Michael Colton]], he was a regular commentator on ''[[Best Week Ever]]'' and other [[VH1]] shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2011/04/inside-modern-humorist-with-co-founders-michael-colton-and-john-aboud.html|title=Inside Modern Humorist with Co-Founders Michael Colton and John Aboud|last=Davidson|first=Phil|date=28 April 2011|website=www.vulture.com|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref> From 2000 to 2003, the two founded [[Modern Humorist]], a parody website<ref name=":0" /> based in [[Brooklyn]], New York.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/07/style/weddings-molly-confer-john-aboud-iii.html|title=WEDDINGS; Molly Confer, John Aboud III|date=2000-05-07|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-03-24|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Prior to the creation of Modern Humorist, Aboud worked as a freelance writer for magazines and Web sites. In 1996, he was among the first copywriters at [[Grey Advertising]]'s online division.
'''John Aboud III''' (born March 7, 1973) is an American writer and comedian. With [[Michael Colton]], he was a regular commentator on ''[[Best Week Ever]]'' and other [[VH1]] shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Phil |date=28 April 2011 |title=Inside Modern Humorist with Co-Founders Michael Colton and John Aboud |url=https://www.vulture.com/2011/04/inside-modern-humorist-with-co-founders-michael-colton-and-john-aboud.html |access-date=2019-03-24 |website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]] |publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]}}</ref> From 2000 to 2003, the two founded [[Modern Humorist]], a parody website based in [[Brooklyn]], New York.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/07/style/weddings-molly-confer-john-aboud-iii.html|title=WEDDINGS; Molly Confer, John Aboud III|date=2000-05-07|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-03-24|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


In 2022, he and Colton signed a scripted television development deal with [[Lionsgate Television]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hailu |first=Selome |date=2022-06-16 |title=‘Home Economics’ Creators Michael Colton and John Aboud Enter TV Development Deal at Lionsgate |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/michael-colton-john-about-lionsgate-1235296125/ |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, he and Colton signed a scripted television development deal with [[Lionsgate Television]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hailu |first=Selome |date=2022-06-16 |title='Home Economics' Creators Michael Colton and John Aboud Enter TV Development Deal at Lionsgate |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/michael-colton-john-about-lionsgate-1235296125/ |access-date=2023-06-09 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and career==
He graduated from [[Douglas S. Freeman High School]] in suburban [[Richmond, Virginia]]. Aboud graduated from [[Harvard University]] in 1995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2001-07-16-0107160302-story.html|title=THOROUGHLY MODERN HUMORIST|first=KEVIN|last=CANFIELD|website=courant.com|date=16 July 2001 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref> He was an editor of the ''[[Harvard Lampoon]]'' <ref name=":0" /> and served as president in 1994.
Aboud graduated from [[Douglas S. Freeman High School]] in suburban [[Richmond, Virginia]]. He graduated from [[Harvard University]] in 1995, <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2001-07-16-0107160302-story.html|title=THOROUGHLY MODERN HUMORIST|first=KEVIN|last=CANFIELD|website=courant.com|date=16 July 2001 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref> where he was an editor of the ''[[Harvard Lampoon]]'' and served as president in 1994.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=H. Nicole |date=April 19, 1994 |title=Publication Problems Hit Lampoon, Advocate |url=https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1994/4/19/publication-problems-hit-lampoon-advocate-pdue/ |access-date=February 20, 2024 |work=[[The Harvard Crimson]]}}</ref> Prior to the creation of Modern Humorist, Aboud worked as a freelance writer for magazines and websites. In 1996, he was among the first copywriters at [[Grey Advertising]]'s online division.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
In May 2000 Aboud married Molly Bridget Confer, the deputy editor of Teen People Online.<ref name=":1" />
In May 2000, Aboud married Molly Bridget Confer, the deputy editor of Teen People Online.<ref name=":1" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 08:00, 25 November 2024

John Aboud III (born March 7, 1973) is an American writer and comedian. With Michael Colton, he was a regular commentator on Best Week Ever and other VH1 shows.[1] From 2000 to 2003, the two founded Modern Humorist, a parody website based in Brooklyn, New York.[2]

In 2022, he and Colton signed a scripted television development deal with Lionsgate Television.[3]

Early life and career

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Aboud graduated from Douglas S. Freeman High School in suburban Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Harvard University in 1995, [4] where he was an editor of the Harvard Lampoon and served as president in 1994.[5] Prior to the creation of Modern Humorist, Aboud worked as a freelance writer for magazines and websites. In 1996, he was among the first copywriters at Grey Advertising's online division.

Personal life

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In May 2000, Aboud married Molly Bridget Confer, the deputy editor of Teen People Online.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role
2014 Penguins of Madagascar Writer
2015 Childrens Hospital Writer 3 episodes
2018 A Futile and Stupid Gesture Writer
2021-2022 Close Enough Writer 14 episodes
2021-2023 Home Economics Creator and Writer 41 episodes

References

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  1. ^ Davidson, Phil (28 April 2011). "Inside Modern Humorist with Co-Founders Michael Colton and John Aboud". Vulture. New York Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  2. ^ a b "WEDDINGS; Molly Confer, John Aboud III". The New York Times. 2000-05-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  3. ^ Hailu, Selome (2022-06-16). "'Home Economics' Creators Michael Colton and John Aboud Enter TV Development Deal at Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. ^ CANFIELD, KEVIN (16 July 2001). "THOROUGHLY MODERN HUMORIST". courant.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  5. ^ Lee, H. Nicole (April 19, 1994). "Publication Problems Hit Lampoon, Advocate". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
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