Valley girls, Coneheads, and the original cast with Laraine Newman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld discusses how men find smart, funny women attractive and recalls a joke about the origin of the term "coneheads".
Lorraine Newman talks about the attraction of unique voices for her, and how working on SNL involved a highly collaborative creative process where cast members are invited to participate in sketches that are being written by other members of the team.
A comedian talks about his experience doing stand-up in San Francisco, getting a deal with NBC, and working near the famous Mickey Rooney.
The guest and host discuss the potential fame that comes with appearing on SNL and the impact it can have on one's life, particularly in regards to Gilda Radner's rise to fame.
The speaker expresses his fascination with the Southern Californian dialect, which includes specific slang words, contractions, and accents. He explains that he learned the dialect through different experiences, such as visiting an Orange Julius stand and socializing with surfers.
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.
The speaker discusses the struggles of sketch writing and improving vocabulary. He highlights the importance of getting to the same level as your peers and gaining respect through intelligence.
In this episode, the guest speakers discuss building a successful sketch comedy career and share tips on collaborating with writers and finding your character's rhythm.
Carol Burnett shares memories from her time on "The Carol Burnett Show" and reflects on her growth as a performer.
The hosts discuss previous hosts of the show, including Steven Seagal and their reputations. They also talk about working with different celebrities and how to portray them in certain roles.
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Comedian Dana Carvey talks about doing guerrilla-style sketches and the importance of committing fully to a character like the Church Lady or Dr. Evil.
Two speakers discuss a song and how their tastes in humor have changed over time, with some unclear comments.
A father discusses his daughter's love for comedians like Maria Bamford and Patton Oswald and how he encouraged her to embrace humor instead of listening to Radio Disney.