If you find it easier to laugh at other people, you’re not alone. Mel Brooks put it this way, “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.”

Some of this week’s humorous viewing choices include Al Madrigal, Brad Wollack, Loni Love and the brilliantly self-promoting and -effacing Kathy Griffin.

Wednesday, July 9

Alanis Morissette – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” – rerun

Al Madrigal, Brad Wollack, Loni Love – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun

Leona Lewis – “Late Show with David Letterman” – rerun

Sara Bareilles – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

Joe Cocker – “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”

Shooter Jennings – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” – rerun

Kathy Griffin, Gavin DeGraw – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Thursday, July 10

Colbie Caillat – “Live with Regis and Kelly”

Mark McGrath, Billy Gardell, Chris Franjola – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun

Panic at the Disco – “Late Show with David Letterman” – rerun

Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

Philobolus – “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”

Lil’ Wayne – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” – rerun

Estelle – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” – rerun

The Game – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Friday, July 11

Rascal Flatts – NBC’s “Today” Show

Colbie Caillat – “Live with Regis and Kelly”

Jonas Brothers – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” – rerun

Carly Simon – “The Tavis Smiley Show” – rerun

Sharon Houston, Aries Spears – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun

Bryan Adams – “The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos” – rerun

Dr. John – “Late Show with David Letterman” – rerun

Cyndi Lauper – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” – rerun

Sheryl Crow – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Saturday, July 12

Los Lonely Boys, The Gourds – “Austin City Limits” – rerun

Mariah Carey – “Saturday Night Live” – rerun