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Laughing Matters — Garry Shandling on The Tonight Show in 1981

March 24, 2021 Dan Seeger

Today marks five years since Garry Shandling died. There was an immediate outpouring in the comedy community, and that’s been remarkably sustained. There is the occasional recounting of Shandling’s remarkable commitment to a complex joke, even when it was delivered … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Garry Shandling on The Tonight Show in 1981

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Laughing Matters — The Kids in the Hall, “Preacher”

March 11, 2021 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. It’s always a good … Continue reading Laughing Matters — The Kids in the Hall, “Preacher”

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Laughing Matters — Yo La Tengo, “Sugarcube”

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. To the degree that … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Yo La Tengo, “Sugarcube”

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Laughing Matters — Jonathan Winters, “The Mad Doctor”

December 15, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. I grew up understanding … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Jonathan Winters, “The Mad Doctor”

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Laughing Matters — The Ben Stiller Show, “Kill Doug Szathkey”

December 2, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. I was a college … Continue reading Laughing Matters — The Ben Stiller Show, “Kill Doug Szathkey”

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Laughing Matters — Taxi Driver, the sitcom

November 17, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. Before I ever watched … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Taxi Driver, the sitcom

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Laughing Matters — Veeps

September 30, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. About the only good … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Veeps

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Laughing Matters — Nichols and May, “Mother and Son”

September 1, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. Perfect writing, perfect acting, … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Nichols and May, “Mother and Son”

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Laughing Matters — Meet The CONAN Staff: Conor Oberst – Production Assistant

June 22, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. The official announcement of … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Meet The CONAN Staff: Conor Oberst – Production Assistant

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Laughing Matters — Sarah Cooper, “How to lobster”

June 9, 2020 Dan Seeger

Sometimes comedy illuminates hard truths with a pointed urgency that other means can’t quite achieve. Sometimes comedy is just funny. This series of posts is mostly about the former instances, but the latter is valuable, too. Not long ago, Sarah … Continue reading Laughing Matters — Sarah Cooper, “How to lobster”

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