Chapter
Overcoming Rejection to Achieve Success
51:10 - 52:48 (01:38)
The speaker discusses the emotional impact of losing a loved one and experiencing repeated rejection in their career before finally achieving their goal of appearing on The Tonight Show.
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Jim McCauley faced numerous rejections while auditioning for The Tonight Show, being told he wasn’t ready or funny enough.
51:10 - 51:41 (00:31)
Summary
Jim McCauley faced numerous rejections while auditioning for The Tonight Show, being told he wasn’t ready or funny enough. He persevered for 10 years and finally got his big break with the help of Joan Rivers, performing on the show 22 times.
ChapterOvercoming Rejection to Achieve Success
EpisodeJeff Dunham Was Rejected from "The Tonight Show" How Many Times?! | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Kevin Nealon talks about the devastating experience of losing someone close to him and the terrifying feeling of performing on the Johnny Carson show for the first time.
51:41 - 52:07 (00:25)
Summary
Comedian Kevin Nealon talks about the devastating experience of losing someone close to him and the terrifying feeling of performing on the Johnny Carson show for the first time.
ChapterOvercoming Rejection to Achieve Success
EpisodeJeff Dunham Was Rejected from "The Tonight Show" How Many Times?! | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Jeff Dunham shares his experience riding on a plane with Bob Hope and Dolores Hope.
52:07 - 52:48 (00:41)
Summary
Comedian Jeff Dunham shares his experience riding on a plane with Bob Hope and Dolores Hope. He also recounts his first appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson where he got called to the couch and was asked to bring out another dummy, Walter.