Chapter
Comedian's Network
1:20:22 - 1:25:07 (04:44)
The guest discusses how comedians tend to network primarily through people they know from high school or college who have similar interests, and mentions briefly knowing the subject of the podcast through a mutual acquaintance from Brillstein Gray.
Clips
Former Senator Al Franken and comedy writer Dana Carvey discuss the process and inspiration behind comedy writing, including the emotional toll of show business.
1:20:22 - 1:21:50 (01:27)
Summary
Former Senator Al Franken and comedy writer Dana Carvey discuss the process and inspiration behind comedy writing, including the emotional toll of show business.
ChapterComedian's Network
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedian turned Senator Al Franken talks about the struggles of politics, including the constant criticism and hurt feelings, but the satisfaction of making a difference and still making money doing it.
1:21:50 - 1:23:04 (01:14)
Summary
Comedian turned Senator Al Franken talks about the struggles of politics, including the constant criticism and hurt feelings, but the satisfaction of making a difference and still making money doing it.
ChapterComedian's Network
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker, who was a standup comedian, shares the story of how he pranked a person who thought he was appearing on a real talk show and had no clue that it was a fake.
1:23:04 - 1:25:07 (02:03)
Summary
The speaker, who was a standup comedian, shares the story of how he pranked a person who thought he was appearing on a real talk show and had no clue that it was a fake.