Chapter
Challenges of Hosting a Talk Show
27:15 - 31:36 (04:21)
The speaker discusses challenges of hosting a talk show, including nervousness about the monologue and scrutinizing the writing process during live broadcasts.
Clips
The pressure of performing a monologue and trying to perfect writing can lead to exhaustion and nervousness for talk show hosts, even those with writing experience.
27:15 - 29:05 (01:50)
Summary
The pressure of performing a monologue and trying to perfect writing can lead to exhaustion and nervousness for talk show hosts, even those with writing experience.
ChapterChallenges of Hosting a Talk Show
EpisodeTina Fey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Former "Saturday Night Live" writer J.B. Smoove had a recurring fake pitch for an "all-day cigarette" that lasted for two years.
29:05 - 30:05 (01:00)
Summary
Former "Saturday Night Live" writer J.B. Smoove had a recurring fake pitch for an "all-day cigarette" that lasted for two years. The pitch involved a cigarette so long, the ash would be this long, and he always killed it in the pitch meetings.
ChapterChallenges of Hosting a Talk Show
EpisodeTina Fey
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Paul Rudd talks about his special talent for on-screen eating and his experience filming a commercial parody involving a giant brownie man with liquid chocolate, with additional discussions on SNL and promotional events.
30:05 - 31:36 (01:30)
Summary
Paul Rudd talks about his special talent for on-screen eating and his experience filming a commercial parody involving a giant brownie man with liquid chocolate, with additional discussions on SNL and promotional events.