Chapter
Decline of Traditional Stand-Up Comedy
46:31 - 48:20 (01:48)
The traditional format of stand-up comedy is declining as people become more sensitive to certain jokes and topics, causing comedians to question their material.
Clips
The late night talk show format is feeling redundant and inauthentic, with many viewers no longer interested in watching stand-up comedians.
46:31 - 47:19 (00:47)
Late Night Talk Show
Summary
The late night talk show format is feeling redundant and inauthentic, with many viewers no longer interested in watching stand-up comedians. The classic shows like Carson and Letterman had an authenticity and humor that is missing from many of the current programs.
ChapterDecline of Traditional Stand-Up Comedy
EpisodeEp. 84 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Godfrey
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The late comedian Don Rickles was able to get away with controversial jokes because the audience understood the intention behind them and knew he had a kind heart.
47:19 - 48:20 (01:01)
Comedy
Summary
The late comedian Don Rickles was able to get away with controversial jokes because the audience understood the intention behind them and knew he had a kind heart. He had a close friendship with a black man and often made jokes about his own Jewish heritage.