Chapter
The Harvard Lampoon's Influence on Comedy Writing
04:59 - 10:27 (05:27)
The Harvard Lampoon has produced several notable comedy writers, including Doug Kenny and Jim Downey. Its reputation as a feeder into careers in comedy has made it a popular outlet for humor writing among aspiring writers.
Clips
The Harvard Lampoon is a humor outlet that has served as a feeder into comedy careers, with legendary writers like Doug Kenny and Jim Downey having previously been members.
04:59 - 09:33 (04:33)
Harvard Lampoon
Summary
The Harvard Lampoon is a humor outlet that has served as a feeder into comedy careers, with legendary writers like Doug Kenny and Jim Downey having previously been members. Joining the Lampoon often serves as a goal for those interested in pursuing a career in comedy, and there is an audition process to become a member.
ChapterThe Harvard Lampoon's Influence on Comedy Writing
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this excerpt, the speaker talks about his experience trying to join the Harvard Lampoon and how it involved several rounds of cuts, elections, and a week-long initiation process.
09:33 - 10:27 (00:53)
Harvard Lampoon
Summary
In this excerpt, the speaker talks about his experience trying to join the Harvard Lampoon and how it involved several rounds of cuts, elections, and a week-long initiation process.