15 Stunning Photographs Of Space. 9/11 Anniversary: A Look Back At The Return Of Letterman, Jon Stewart & More (VIDEOS) We've all heard the phrase, "Tragedy + Time = Comedy," but what if you're a comedian in the midst of a tragedy who must return to work even though not nearly enough time has passed?
If you can't be funny, all that's left is to be honest. In the weeks that followed the September 11 terrorist attacks, late night hosts, comedy writers, and satirists of all stripes slowly returned to the job, in part because it felt like their duty. For those comics who lived and worked in New York City -- like Letterman, Jon Stewart & Conan -- it was a moral imperative. 15 Things That Prove That God Hates The South. 40 Powerful Images From The 9/11 Memorial.