Chapter
Sketch Comedy and Lorne Michaels, with Simon Rich and Kelly AuCoin
31:56 - 37:07 (05:10)
Simon Rich and Kelly AuCoin discuss the process of writing and performing sketch comedy with Lorne Michaels on SNL. Lorne's reactions to more explicit material and the challenge of making clean comedy just as funny are highlighted.
Clips
Comedian discusses attending "off season" church, watching Inception with his mom who only asks if he's gay, and his history as a Bible thumper.
31:56 - 32:48 (00:51)
Comedy
Summary
Comedian discusses attending "off season" church, watching Inception with his mom who only asks if he's gay, and his history as a Bible thumper.
ChapterSketch Comedy and Lorne Michaels, with Simon Rich and Kelly AuCoin
EpisodeJames Austin Johnson (LIVE SHOW)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A writer reminisces on how he had to avoid being too explicit in his sketches while working at SNL, much like how Seinfeld had to work to keep a joke clean.
32:48 - 35:12 (02:24)
SNL
Summary
A writer reminisces on how he had to avoid being too explicit in his sketches while working at SNL, much like how Seinfeld had to work to keep a joke clean.
ChapterSketch Comedy and Lorne Michaels, with Simon Rich and Kelly AuCoin
EpisodeJames Austin Johnson (LIVE SHOW)
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Winnie talks about sexual innuendos on SNL and the hosts discuss his experience as a middle act in stand-up comedy.
35:12 - 37:07 (01:54)
SNL, stand-up comedy
Summary
Winnie talks about sexual innuendos on SNL and the hosts discuss his experience as a middle act in stand-up comedy.