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On the beginnings of stand-up comedy with people like Lenny Bruce; on Milton Berle performing at the Improv; on how comedy has evolved over the years, exemplified by Richard Pryor versus Eddie Murphy 06:58
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
On dealing with the business aspect of show business; on finding managers for comedians; on how comedians have changed since he started 07:22
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
On comedians honing their craft, and on how various comics got their start; on comedians like Chris Rock crafting an act; on the importance of making contacts when a comedian is trying to make it, and on Steven Wright 11:56
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
On the healing power of laughter; on the then-future of comedy; on what makes him laugh 12:56
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
On trying to bring certain comedians to a wider audience; on answering the question, "Was it worth it?" 05:58
Interview: Budd Friedman with Emerson College
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