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The Evolution of Comedy in the Last 50 Years with Laraine Newman
26:22 - 33:13 (06:51)
Laraine Newman discusses the evolution of comedy over the past five decades, highlighting the emergence of women in comedy and the great performers like Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig. The interview includes a discussion about comedians who change their voice and a comparison between the male stoner archetype and Spicoli.
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The speaker reflects on the use of different voices in conversations and questions the motivations behind it, whether it is to fit in with a certain group or to mock another group.
26:22 - 27:24 (01:01)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the use of different voices in conversations and questions the motivations behind it, whether it is to fit in with a certain group or to mock another group.
ChapterThe Evolution of Comedy in the Last 50 Years with Laraine Newman
EpisodeLaraine Newman
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The podcast host shares his admiration for Michael Thomas, a brilliant makeup artist known for his ability to move quickly and transform actors into their characters.
27:24 - 28:47 (01:23)
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The podcast host shares his admiration for Michael Thomas, a brilliant makeup artist known for his ability to move quickly and transform actors into their characters. He recounts how Thomas helped him get into character and how funny he was.
ChapterThe Evolution of Comedy in the Last 50 Years with Laraine Newman
EpisodeLaraine Newman
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The first women comedians appeared on SNL in 1975, but since then many more women have emerged in the comedy industry such as Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph.
28:47 - 32:20 (03:32)
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The first women comedians appeared on SNL in 1975, but since then many more women have emerged in the comedy industry such as Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. Despite the ups and downs, the show stays alive by bringing back classic sketches.
ChapterThe Evolution of Comedy in the Last 50 Years with Laraine Newman
EpisodeLaraine Newman
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
SNL veteran and comedian, Tim Meadows reminisces about Chris Farley's admiration for fellow comedian, John Belushi, and shares how Farley would go to lengths to emulate Belushi's physical comedic style and be perceived as similar to him.
32:20 - 33:13 (00:53)
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SNL veteran and comedian, Tim Meadows reminisces about Chris Farley's admiration for fellow comedian, John Belushi, and shares how Farley would go to lengths to emulate Belushi's physical comedic style and be perceived as similar to him.