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The Impact of Ed Sullivan's Late Night Talk Show on Comedy
22:11 - 26:53 (04:42)
Ed Sullivan's late night talk show provided a platform for comedians to gain exposure and get their big break. Many famous comedians, such as Seinfeld and Chris Rock, got their start on the show and it helped shape the comedy industry.
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Comedian David Steinberg got his big break in 1967 with Ed Sullivan and ended up being on Carson a record of 70 times.
22:11 - 23:45 (01:34)
Summary
Comedian David Steinberg got his big break in 1967 with Ed Sullivan and ended up being on Carson a record of 70 times.
ChapterThe Impact of Ed Sullivan's Late Night Talk Show on Comedy
EpisodeSelects: How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Cheech & Chong's success in the late 60s was attributed to the endorsement of tastemakers in the entertainment industry and their unique approach to stoner comedy, which even landed Cheech in the ICU for smoking medical marijuana before it was legal.
23:46 - 26:04 (02:18)
Summary
Cheech & Chong's success in the late 60s was attributed to the endorsement of tastemakers in the entertainment industry and their unique approach to stoner comedy, which even landed Cheech in the ICU for smoking medical marijuana before it was legal.
ChapterThe Impact of Ed Sullivan's Late Night Talk Show on Comedy
EpisodeSelects: How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Rodney Dangerfield not only had a successful comedy career, but also helped other comedians by financially supporting them and giving them opportunities to perform on his HBO specials and at his comedy club, Dangerfield's in New York.
26:04 - 26:53 (00:49)
Summary
Rodney Dangerfield not only had a successful comedy career, but also helped other comedians by financially supporting them and giving them opportunities to perform on his HBO specials and at his comedy club, Dangerfield's in New York.