A discussion about the appeal of dry comedy and early memories of SNL, including mentions of Dennis Miller, John Lovitz, Nora Dunn, and Phil Hartman.
Comedian Bob Saget recounts a hilarious anecdote about pitching a sitcom to Larry King and Regis Philbin, where they play an old gay couple, and the role that comedian Don Rickles played in the pitch.
The practice of ad-libbing in theater and film can have a powerful impact on the audience and contribute to the success of a production, as illustrated by a story about a recurring ad-libbed line in a Broadway show.
Jimmy Fallon explains his process for hosting his late-night show, including how he whittles down pages of material, writes and edits with his team, and personalizes his content to reflect his own thoughts and humor.
The cast and writers of Saturday Night Live went on a retreat to Mohonk, planned by Marcy Klein, where they had campfires, parties, and played football, with Lauren Michaels teaching them how to make s'mores and telling ghost stories.