Chapter
From USC to the Groundlings
38:10 - 40:17 (02:07)
The comedian talks about her journey transitioning from USC to the Groundlings, where she started taking classes and trying out stand-up comedy. The courses at the Groundlings are very popular and often you have to wait six months before the next class is available.
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The podcast host asks about how the comedian transitioned from studying sports broadcasting at USC to becoming a member of the Groundlings troupe and ultimately to being cast on Saturday Night Live.
38:10 - 39:35 (01:25)
Summary
The podcast host asks about how the comedian transitioned from studying sports broadcasting at USC to becoming a member of the Groundlings troupe and ultimately to being cast on Saturday Night Live. The comedian talks about his childhood interest in comedy and his initial fears of trying it out, as well as some of his early performance experiences at venues like the Cannery and San Juan Depot.
ChapterFrom USC to the Groundlings
EpisodeWill Ferrell (LIVE SHOW)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The comedian talks about some of the small venues he performed at early in his career, including Shakey's, Nino's, and Sir Laughs A Lot, and also mentions working odd jobs like being a bank teller in the early 1990s.
39:35 - 40:17 (00:41)
Summary
The comedian talks about some of the small venues he performed at early in his career, including Shakey's, Nino's, and Sir Laughs A Lot, and also mentions working odd jobs like being a bank teller in the early 1990s.