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Standup Comic and Ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, on Using Comedy as Escapism
47:14 - 51:10 (03:55)
Jeff Dunham discusses how he sees himself as a stand-up comic that happens to use ventriloquism as his vehicle for comedy and how his act has provided escapism and entertainment for audiences for years. His approach to projects is to be five years late rather than one day early.
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Ventriloquist David Strassman is a standup comic who uses ventriloquism as a vehicle for comedy, providing an escape and funny performance that keeps audiences coming back.
47:14 - 48:35 (01:20)
Summary
Ventriloquist David Strassman is a standup comic who uses ventriloquism as a vehicle for comedy, providing an escape and funny performance that keeps audiences coming back. His performances are a bit like Lewis and Martin.
ChapterStandup Comic and Ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, on Using Comedy as Escapism
EpisodeJeff Dunham Was Rejected from "The Tonight Show" How Many Times?! | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian discusses how Comedy Central prefers sitcoms and shortened versions of comedy specials instead of full-length stand-up specials.
48:35 - 49:46 (01:11)
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Comedian discusses how Comedy Central prefers sitcoms and shortened versions of comedy specials instead of full-length stand-up specials.
ChapterStandup Comic and Ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, on Using Comedy as Escapism
EpisodeJeff Dunham Was Rejected from "The Tonight Show" How Many Times?! | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Jay Leno discusses his career and life, including his first stand-up routine and achieving his goal of appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
49:46 - 50:28 (00:42)
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Jay Leno discusses his career and life, including his first stand-up routine and achieving his goal of appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
ChapterStandup Comic and Ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, on Using Comedy as Escapism
EpisodeJeff Dunham Was Rejected from "The Tonight Show" How Many Times?! | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Kevin Nealon shares a story about being turned down for The Tonight Show right before his scheduled appearance, and the lesson he learned about the importance of timing.
50:28 - 51:10 (00:41)
Summary
Comedian Kevin Nealon shares a story about being turned down for The Tonight Show right before his scheduled appearance, and the lesson he learned about the importance of timing.