S2 Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit
06/11/19 • 45 min
Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy between night clubs and the comedy boom.
Featuring interviews with Dick Capri, Tom Dressen, Patty Farmer, Shecky Greene, Kliph Nesteroff, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Willard.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy between night clubs and the comedy boom.
Featuring interviews with Dick Capri, Tom Dressen, Patty Farmer, Shecky Greene, Kliph Nesteroff, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Willard.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
This episode was sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.
The History of Standup is produced by The Podglomerate.
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S2 Ep. 01: Holy City Zoo
Hear how a small clubhouse influenced the city of San Francisco and inspired a new wave of comedians that helped shape modern standup.
Featuring interviews with Greg Behrendt, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Margaret Cho, Debi and Will Durst, Dana Gould, Kevin Pollak, Mark Pitta, Paula Poundstone, and Bobby Slayton.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
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S2 Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit
An iconic New York City theater and a collection of black venues provided opportunities for comedians and entertainers during racial segregation, the civil rights movement, and continues through today.
Featuring interviews with Tom Dressen, Kliph Nesteroff, and Willie Tyler.
Follow us on Twitter at @histofstandup, @federman, and @andrewsteven.
This episode was sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.
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