The interviewer asks how working on "Sanders" has influenced the guest's subsequent work and in particular, whether MASH and George Carlin were influences on "Sanders." The guest contemplates the coaching tree-like influence of these predecessors on their own work.
Comedian and host of "The Daily Show", Trevor Noah, discusses the evolution of humor as a tool for social commentary, citing Larry Gelbart's work on MASH and George Carlin's influence on his own style. He also comments on the disparity in government spending, with college students struggling with heavy student loan debts while billionaires receive massive financial support.
The creators of The Larry Sanders Show were influenced by iconic filmmakers, but also faced turmoil on set due to a lawsuit and the premise of the final season.
In a recent interview, a speaker discussed their experiences working with Gary Shandling and how it was a difficult but rewarding experience that influenced their career.
The podcast discusses the concept of changing careers and learning new things, specifically in the context of being on a writing staff and doing some acting. The topic comes up in relation to a talk show.