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On what successful comedians have in common; on favorite jokes 09:12
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on giving Andy Kaufman his start 02:12
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Andy Kaufman
Budd Friedman on hiring Chris Albrecht, later of HBO, to run his club in New York City 02:21
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Chris Albrecht
Budd Friedman on George Shapiro managing Andy Kauffman 01:40
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: George Shapiro
Budd Friedman on George Shapiro managing Andy Kauffman 01:40
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Andy Kaufman
Budd Friedman on the beginnings of stand-up comedy with people like Lenny Bruce 02:20
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Lenny Bruce
Budd Friedman on Milton Berle performing at the Improv 02:36
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Milton Berle
Budd Friedman on how comedy has evolved over the years, exemplified by Richard Pryor versus Eddie Murphy 02:02
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Eddie Murphy
Budd Friedman on how comedy has evolved over the years, exemplified by Richard Pryor versus Eddie Murphy 02:02
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Richard Pryor
Budd Friedman on comedians like Chris Rock crafting an act 03:28
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Chris Rock
Budd Friedman on Bette Midler 01:24
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Person: Bette Midler
Budd Friedman on advice to an aspiring comedian 00:21
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Profession: Performers
Budd Friedman on advice to an aspiring comedian 00:21
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Profession: Comedian
Budd Friedman on opening the Improv in New York City 03:21
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on how comedians have changed since he started 02:24
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on comedians honing their craft, and on how various comics got their start 04:08
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on the importance of making contacts when a comedian is trying to make it, and on Steven Wright 03:44
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on trying to bring certain comedians to a wider audience 03:02
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on answering the question, "Was it worth it?" 02:32
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on what sucessful comedians have in common 03:12
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
Budd Friedman on dealing with the business aspect of show business 02:42
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College | Topic: Television Industry
On his brand of comedy as "the world's foremost authority"; on appearing on Late Night with David Letterman; on doing his signature pantomime act 17:06
Interview: Irwin Corey with Emerson College
On the then-current state of comedy on television, and on the Social Security fund; on the signature comedy of various performers; on whether a person can learn to be funny 10:56
Interview: Irwin Corey with Emerson College
On using comedy as a vehicle for social commentary, and on appearing in the play "Sly Fox"; on seeing "The Merchant of Venice" starring Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino; on when he is happy, and on the justification for wars 07:59
Interview: Irwin Corey with Emerson College