The Rise of the Comedians
Podcast |
Innovation Hub
Publisher |
PRX
WGBH
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Aug 21, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:30:38

Humans have always enjoyed a good laugh, but the concept of stand-up comedy is relatively new. Wayne Federman, a comedian who teaches at the University of Southern California, and hosts the podcast The History of Stand Up, talks about the origin of the modern comedian. From the earliest vaudeville circuits, to the rise of the comedy record, to the role of late-night television in break-out comedy moments, we pay tribute to the power of the comedian.

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