Journalist/Comedian Harmon Leon dives into comedy cult classics, comedic influences, and all things comedy history.
Let’s salute Carl Reiner! The comedy legend passed away this week at the age of 98. Here’s a man responsible for kickstarting the film career of Steve Martin, was a comedy partner of Mel Brooks, and created the iconic television sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show.
It doesn’t get anymore comedy legend than the work of Carl Reiner!
In 1961, Dick Gregory was the first African American comedian to perform at a white club.
A pioneer in the world of stand-up comedy, Gregory's material mocked the bigotry and racism of the time. Gregory is equally known for his activism as well as his comedy. He's one of the most influential comedians in comedy history; inspiring the likes of Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, and Chris Rock.
Fred Willard was a true comedy legend. Not only did he appear in the classic Christopher Guest mockumentaries - but he also got his start at Second City in Chicago and was a member of a comedy team that was featured on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Get Smart.
As a tribute to the great Fred Willard - we dive into his comedy history that spanned decades.
