Chapter
Nostalgia for Old Comedies
35:16 - 41:24 (06:08)
Comedies that were once great hits in the 90s and early 2000s may not always hold up when watched today due to being too topical. The host and guests talk about their own experience with rewatching old comedies and share their current comedic influences.
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The public's taste in comedy has changed since the 90s and the early 2000s, affecting the way writers approach breaking a story or premise for a funny concept.
35:16 - 39:43 (04:26)
Summary
The public's taste in comedy has changed since the 90s and the early 2000s, affecting the way writers approach breaking a story or premise for a funny concept. While some shows from the 90s may not seem funny anymore, there are still comedic influences today that writers are drawn to.
ChapterNostalgia for Old Comedies
Episode"Mitch Hurwitz"
PodcastSmartLess
This podcast discusses the importance of comedy during tough times, as people look for joy and laughter amidst the doom and gloom of the pandemic.
39:43 - 41:24 (01:41)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of comedy during tough times, as people look for joy and laughter amidst the doom and gloom of the pandemic. They also highlight the importance of specificity in comedy and the need to avoid appealing solely to the lowest common denominator.