Paul Savage: How Comedy Sets Evolve and Why 90s TV Made Us Anxious

Paul Savage: How Comedy Sets Evolve and Why 90s TV Made Us Anxious

📺 Episode Overview

In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with Paul Savage, a seasoned comedian and cartoonist, to discuss:

• The Lifecycle of a Comedy Set: Paul delves into the evolving nature of a comedy set and how jokes transform over time.
• The Pressure of Opening Jokes: Insights into why placing too much emphasis on an opening joke can impact the overall performance.
• The Reality of Comedian Careers: A candid conversation about why many comedians today might need to maintain day jobs.
• Nostalgic Television Discussions: Reflections on why actors and footballers aged differently in the '80s and the challenges of discovering a stumbled-upon TV show before the internet era.
• 90s Sitcoms and Life Expectations: A humorous take on how '90s sitcoms often emphasized the importance of getting one's life together at an early age.

This episode offers a blend of humour, industry insights, and personal anecdotes from Paul Savage's extensive career in comedy.

🎭 About Paul Savage

Paul Savage began his comedy journey in 2007 and has since performed across Britain, from the highlands of Scotland to the southern tip of Cornwall. He has also toured English-speaking venues in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. In addition to his stand-up career, Paul is a talented cartoonist and writer, known for his sharp wit and observational humor.

This episode offers a blend of humor, industry insights, and personal anecdotes from Paul Savage's extensive career in comedy.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Paul Savage – Comedian, Cartoonist, and Writer

Duration: 42 minutes

Release Date: November 18, 2024

Season: 3, Episode 12

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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