Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

Comedy History 101

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Kevin joins CH!01 with tales of KITH, comedy in general, and his upcoming appearance at

The Second City on April 11th & 12th.

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Comedy History 101

Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall

Comedy History 101

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published about a year ago

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Kevin joins CH!01 with tales of KITH, comedy in general, and his upcoming appearance at

The Second City on April 11th & 12th.

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194 episodes

#Cinema #Harmon Leon #Pt. 2 #Clean Comedy #Entertainment #Comedy #History #Society

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Comedy History 101

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CH101 Select: The Mr. Bill Show - SNL Origins with Creator Walter Williams 45:07

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Mr. Bill is one of the most iconic characters in the history of Saturday Night Live . This lovable, unlucky bundle of Play-Doh first appeared in the very first season of SNL as a viewer-submitted Super 8 film —and quickly rose to cult status. At the peak of his fame, Mr. Bill was ranked the third most beloved character on SNL , right behind John Belushi and Gilda Radner . We talk to Walter Williams , the creator of Mr. Bill, who later became an SNL staff writer . Walter shares behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of SNL, what it was like working with Lorne Michaels , the time Andy Kaufman got his Christmas special bumped, and how Mr. Bill evolved from a $10 homemade short into a fan-favorite SNL sketch series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Def Jam Comedy of Canada: The Nubian Show 36:57

3 days ago36:57

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The Nubian Show — created by comedian Kenny Robinson — changed Canadian comedy forever. The Toronto showcase was the very first comedy show in Canada to feature comedians of color. Kenny and his monthly showcase at Yuk Yuk’s are also the subject of the new documentary People of Comedy (now streaming on Crave). The Nubian Show helped launch comedians Russell Peters and Kevin Hart , and has welcomed the likes of Dave Chappelle , Chris Rock , and Jamie Foxx through its doors. For over 30 years, The Nubian Show has given voice to comics of color, becoming a launchpad for global stars, a stage for fearless material, and a blueprint for what inclusive comedy can look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Broad City and the Comedy of Inclusion 40:24

13 days ago40:24

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Broad Cit y and I nside Amy Schumer producer Ryan Cunningham and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris take us deep into the world of inclusive comedy and comedy as social change . From behind-the-scenes Broad City stories (yes, that pegging episode) to how diverse voices are reshaping the comedy landscape, we explore why women being “gross” on screen was a cultural breakthrough—and how laughter can be a tool for empowerment, visibility, and social impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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CH101 Select: Just for Laughs w/ Darren Frost 39:54

21 days ago39:54

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CH101 Select: Just for Laughs is the largest comedy festival in the world. Based in Montreal, the festival has helped launch the careers of such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Hedberg, Jimmy Fallon, Ali Wong, Amy Schumer , etc... Last year, the festival was canceled due to bankruptcy, but its back for 2025. We talk to Darren Frost - a Canadian comedian who started performing at the festival in the mid-90s - on the history of Just for Laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rodney Dangerfield w/ Author Michael Seth Starr 36:29

7 weeks ago36:29

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We dive deep into the life and career of the comedian who gets “no respect,” Rodney Dangerfield. Author Michael Seth Starr joins Comedy History101 to talk about his new biography Nothin’ Comes Easy , revealing how Dangerfield clawed his way back into comedy at age 45, the origins of his famous catchphrase, how he rewrote his persona, and finally got the respect he deserved. From aluminum siding to The Ed Sullivan Show to Caddyshack , we trace the underdog rise of one of comedy’s most iconic voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Andy Kaufman & Thank You Very Much with Director Alex Braverman 34:22

8 weeks ago34:22

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We dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of comedian Andy Kaufman with director Alex Braverman, helmer of the new documentary Thank You Very Much . The doc explores Kaufman’s legendary career of comedy as performance art, wrestling women, and the high art of confusing audiences. We talk Foreign Man, performance-as-prank, and what it’s like digging through Kaufman’s surreal legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Comedy History 101

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Kevin McDonald & Kids in the Hall 47:55

10 weeks ago47:55

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Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe – The Kids in the Hall –which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central, and had a revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Kevin joins CH!01 with tales of KITH, comedy in general, and his upcoming appearance at The Second City on April 11th & 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Comedy History 101: Best of 2024 46:32

24 weeks ago46:32

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Comedy History 101 wraps up the year with our best interviews from 2024. Featuring episode excerpts from Arrested Development ’s Emmy-winning writer Jim Vallely, Paul Bellini from Kids in the Hall , Joel Thurm – casting director Airplane and Grease , plus histories of The Comedy Cellar , Yuk-Yuks , Moms Mabley with Rhonda Hansome, Sean Cullens, Susan Silver, Stan Zimmerman, directors Brent Hodge, Josh Forbes, Alan Bernstein, and more… Also, our friend Jean-François Brisson gives a recap of all our Canadian comedy episodes from the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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CH101 Select: Chris Farley w/ Director Brent Hodge 42:33

26 weeks ago42:33

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CH101 Select: Chris Farley was one of the most dynamic and beloved comedians to ever grace the stage at both Second City and Saturday Night Live. And I talk to Brent Hodge , director of the documentary, I Am Chris Farley . We do a deep dive into the life and times of this amazing comedian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Gallagher w/ Director Josh Forbes 54:42

28 weeks ago54:42

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We talk to Josh Forbes , director of the new documentary on Gallagher , the comedian known for his signature bit, the Sledge-O-Matic , and his watermelon-smashing antics. Gallagher was one of the biggest comedians of the 80s and 90s and then drifted off to obscurity. You might remember Gallaher from his infamous WTF episode with Marc Maron - or feuds with his brother: Gallagher Too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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CH101 Select: Kliph Nesteroff: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars 1:02:59

29 weeks ago1:02:59

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CH101 Select: Kliph Nesteroff is one of the leading comedy historians and the author of the new book: Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars. And we talk about his book, censorship in comedy, how every generation declares that "comedy is over" - and how the old guard often refuses to accept culture shifts in the comedy biz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter 51:34

32 weeks ago51:34

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A teenage hustler makes his living selling counterfeit tickets at Grateful Dead shows, hawking his fakes on every Shakedown Street around the country. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between Steven Marcus - the head of Grateful Dead ticketing and this teenage counterfeiter, which comes to a head at a Madison Square Garden Dead show. But as the heat turns up - an unexpected tragedy puts an end to the game for both of them. CH101's first audio documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Trailer: The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter 3:01

32 weeks ago3:01

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Trailer For Our Upcoming Audio Documentary: The Grateful Dead Counterfeiter A teenage hustler makes his living selling counterfeit tickets at Grateful Dead shows. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between the head of Grateful Dead ticketing and this teenage counterfeiter. But as the heat turns up - an unexpected tragedy puts an end to the game for both of them. Dropping this week on iTunes & comedyhistory101.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Mary Tyler Moore Show's Trailblazing Sitcom Writer Susan Silver 43:51

33 weeks ago43:51

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Susan Silver is a trailblazer in the world of sitcom writing. She began her career on The Mary Tyler Moore Show —during an era when comedy writing was overwhelmingly dominated by men. Starting as a casting director on the iconic show Laugh-In , she went on to write for The Bob Newhart Show , Maude , The Partridge Family , and Square Pegs . Like a showbiz Zelig, Susan’s path has crossed with icons such as Elvis, Jim Morrison, Lenny Bruce, and Clint Eastwood. Susan is also the author of Hot Pants in Hollywood , and we deep dive into her comedy history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Comedy Store w/ Joey Camen 1:12:01

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