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Talking Funny - HBO

Ken Jones · 12.6M views · 2012-12-30 · 49:33

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Overview

An HBO special in which Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and Louis CK discuss the craft of stand-up comedy. They talk about writing jokes, technique and how they handle old material.

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HN points to it as a rare look at how top comedians think about craft, motivation and process.

Recommended by 3 HN people across 4 months · HN mentions 2014–2022

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Stand-up & sketch comedyDocumentaries & storytelling
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visakanv · 2014-07 · Strong recommendation

One of the best things I've ever watched. Another very compelling thing to watch in this vein is that HBO special where Carlin, Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Ricky Gervais discuss their craft: [VIDEO]

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Reedx · 2020-05 · Recommendation

Yeah, and the two are linked. Seinfeld's focus on the process and craft meant he got exceptionally good at it. The money was a byproduct, not the goal. The motivation was intrinsic and about improving his craft. To which there is no end. So he continues. This discussion with Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Louis CK and Ricky Gervais is worth watching for anyone interested in that aspect of comedy: [VIDEO]

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Reedx · 2018-07 · Recommendation

You don't have to go that far. Consider this insight from Chris Rock, who said: Joke about what people do, not what they are. That came up in this discussion where he, Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais and Louis CK talk about comedy and their techniques, etc. It's really interesting. [VIDEO]

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