The podcast discusses how working on SNL can feel like a live reality show with celebrities thrown into sketch comedy without rehearsal, cue cards, or prior experience. They also touch on the humor of bears and bear suits in comedy.
Charlie Todd, a world-class performer and data analyst, emphasizes the importance of not being too precious about your material and being open to feedback in order to improve. He believes that consistently receiving criticism is key to growth and success.
The speaker discusses the impact of single camera on TV comedies such as 30 Rock, noting that it allows for a more cinematic feel and can enhance the humor.
The late night talk show format is feeling redundant and inauthentic, with many viewers no longer interested in watching stand-up comedians. The classic shows like Carson and Letterman had an authenticity and humor that is missing from many of the current programs.
In a conversation with a comedian, Norm Macdonald talks about his start on SNL, his stint on Weekend Update, and his aspirations to become a movie actor.