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Comedy And Comedians, How Do They Get So Funny?

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Published: July 5, 2015 by VPR Producer

Everyone likes a good comedy show, and these days there seems to be a comedian around every corner. Comedy club comics, television shows, movies and plays that try to make us laugh at the absurdities of life are very popular, but did you ever wonder just how they come up with their material? We talk to a veteran comedy writer about the process of writing funny stuff and the successes and failures that make a comedian a star.


Guest Information:

  • Joe Randazzo, head writer for @Midnight on Comedy Central, former editor of The Onion, former creative editor of Adultswim.com, author of the book Funny on Purpose: The definitive guide to an unpredictable career in comedy

Links for Additional Info:

  • Twitter @Randazzoj
  • @Midnight on Comedy Central
  • AdultSwim.com
  • Funny on Purpose: The Definitive Guide to an Unpredictable Career in Comedy
  • The Onion
Program #: 15-27segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Humor| Media and EntertainmentGuests - Joe RandazzoBooks & Publications - Funny on Purpose: The definitive guide to an unpredictable career in comedy| The OnionMovies, TV & Digital Media - @midnight| Adult SwimGenres - Comedy
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