Comedy at the Edge

12th June 2008

Richard Zoglin talks to us about his book “Comedy on the Edge”. Zoglin talks about comedians such as Steve Martin, Albert Brooks, Richard Pryor and the effect they have had on American culture. If you enjoyed this show, try these:Michael Cera The Upright Citizens BrigadeMr. Show’s Bob OdenkirkThe Human Giant

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Richard Zoglin talks to us about his book “Comedy on the Edge”. Zoglin talks about comedians such as Steve Martin, Albert Brooks, Richard Pryor and the effect they have had on American culture.

If you enjoyed this show, try these:
Michael Cera
The Upright Citizens Brigade
Mr. Show’s Bob Odenkirk
The Human Giant

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