Chapter

Improv, Sketch Comedy, and the Art of Being Funny
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41:09 - 45:13 (04:04)

The importance of maintaining a through line in comedy performances, such as SNL sketches, to keep audiences engaged and laughing.

Clips
A performer is known for getting a lot of laughs during their acts, to the point where they were told to balance it out.
41:09 - 43:06 (01:57)
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Performance
Summary

A performer is known for getting a lot of laughs during their acts, to the point where they were told to balance it out. Additionally, the performer was asked to work on a song during a break but the audience loved their impromptu jokes more.

Chapter
Improv, Sketch Comedy, and the Art of Being Funny
Episode
Al Franken
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion about the importance of proper preparation for debates and how past debates between candidates provide valuable lessons.
43:06 - 45:13 (02:06)
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Presidential Debate
Summary

A discussion about the importance of proper preparation for debates and how past debates between candidates provide valuable lessons.

Chapter
Improv, Sketch Comedy, and the Art of Being Funny
Episode
Al Franken
Podcast
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade