National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life.

With Larry's blessings and our own sky-high enthusiasm, we look forward to carrying on the grand tradition of inviting all of the citizens of the USA to join in celebrating humor, laughter and mirth for all of their redeeming and beneficial purposes.