Inside Comedy

Episodes

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   Episode 1: 1. Don Rickles / Jerry SeinfeldJanuary 26, 2012 · 30 min

   David Steinberg talks with Don Rickles: they sit on stools in front of an audience. Rickles tells stories, illustrating how he became a comedic insulter, how he plans his shows, the difference between doing stand-up and movies, and his friendship with Sinatra. Steinberg also talks with Jerry Seinfeld, on stools, alone in a backyard. They discuss the nature of stand-up, what makes a stand-up comic, and Jerry's initial take on his TV show. We go back and forth between the two discussions. Also included is footage of both entertaining Presidents: Rickles at Reagan's second inaugural; Seinfeld at a White House evening in honor of Paul McCartney.
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   Episode 2: 2. Chris RockFebruary 2, 2012 · 30 min

   Host David Steinberg interviews comedian and actor Chris Rock, who talks about his influences including his minister grandfather and Eddie Murphy, the type of material that plays across all cultural boundaries, his respect for Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor, and his struggle for fame and success in the years after he left Saturday Night Live.
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   Episode 3: 3. Steve Carell / Jane LynchFebruary 9, 2012 · 30 min

   Host David Steinberg interviews comedy actors Steve Carell, who charts the rise of his career from improvisation training to TV and movie stardom; and talks to Carell's 40-Year-Old Virgin costar Jane Lynch, who recalls that her passion for performing and comedy began early, and praises one of her key influences, Carol Burnett.
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   Episode 4: 4. Billy Crystal / Brad Garrett / Martin ShortFebruary 16, 2012 · 30 min

   Host David Steinberg interviews a trio of comedy greats about their early encounters with show business legends. Billy Crystal talks about his memories of opening for Sammy Davis Jr., Martin Short recalls meeting Jerry Lewis, whom he has often imitated, and Brad Garrett reveals the innocent joke that got him exiled from opening for Frank Sinatra.
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   Episode 5: 5. Larry DavidFebruary 23, 2012 · 30 min

   Host David Steinberg interviews Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David about his formative years and his choice of comedy over his family's career preference of mailman, the creative struggles of his Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld years, and the influence of Woody Allen on his work.
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   Episode 6: 6. Garry Shandling / Sarah SilvermanMarch 1, 2012 · 30 min

   Host David Steinberg talks to a pair of television stars who got their starts in standup comedy but became known for shows that hilariously blended reality and fantasy, pushing the limits of the sitcom format.

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH

30 minutes

FIRST AIRED

January 26, 2012

LAST AIRED

June 9, 2015

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