Two comedians discuss the correlation between the quality of a TV show and the quality of its set, with one comedian joking about the high production value of the set of a talk show he recently appeared on.
The host and guest discuss how the ratings of their respective shows led to their cancellations, the idea of pursuing Saturday Night Live, and Cosby's historic ratings success.
A critique of television by rich people was discussed, emphasizing how most of the content is based on what they think normal Americans are like. It is argued that this is due to a lack of understanding because they have been wealthy their entire lives and prefer politics centered pool parties to really understanding the struggles of the masses.
The host announces the upcoming airing of Global Investigator, following Naked and Afraid, and expresses excitement over a highly anticipated guest appearance on the latest episode.
The 345 show was a live television show based in New Zealand, which featured a range of daring and dangerous stunts performed by well-dressed presenters, including feeding sharks and changing light bulbs on the Verrazano bridge.
The origin of the laugh track can be traced back to the early days of television, when executives wanted to give viewers a sense that they were watching a live performance. However, by the 1960s, some shows began experimenting with removing the laugh track altogether.
A television producer recalls a time when his boss helped him gain success in the industry and taught him the importance of ratings in television.
The speaker shares their experience meeting a television icon on the first day on set and how they were both nervous but kind to each other.
