TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 342: "Hope I'm Funny: The Hidden Secrets of Comedy Writing,"
In this episode, we're diving deep into the craft of comedy writing. Today's episode, "Hope I'm Funny: The Hidden Secrets of Comedy Writing," explores the intricate art of making people laugh through storytelling.
We'll break down the holiday film "Red One," starring Chris Evans and The Rock, which cleverly blends Santa myths with humor and action. We’ll discuss the iterative process of writing comedy, from character development to the essential rewrites that refine the humor.
You'll also learn about historical comedy greats like Bill Murray, Tim Allen, and Jerry Seinfeld. And we'll explore how different tones can turn similar premises into serious dramas or laugh-out-loud comedies.
So sit back, relax, and join us as we unravel the hidden secrets of comedy writing,
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00:00 Comedy requires practice; start with the concept first.
05:14 Latino Superman inspired by George Reeves' episode.
07:51 Herb, as a straight man, facilitated comedic writing.
10:51 Finding character humor sources for comic writing.
15:09 Comedy is for the audience, not you.
18:01 Serious premise taken to absurdly humorous extremes.
21:22 Seinfeld show: absurd characters, comedy about nothing.
23:27 James Bond evolves from serious to comedic espionage.
27:04 Clever holiday film reinvigorates Santa myth.
30:50 Herb Keon's comedy rule of three importance.
34:08 Producer expertly rehearses to appear spontaneous onstage.
35:55 Couple's first apartment experience isn't humorous.
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