The speaker recounts the difficulties faced in the early days of their entertainment career, from struggling to find venues to perform to modest expectations for record sales. They reflect on the unexpected success and cultural impact of their work, discussing their satire targeting large corporations, the process of coming up with material, and the thin line between original content and old jokes in the comedy world.
First, hear Marc's 2014 conversation with Bob Newhart from Bob's home in Bel-Air. Then, a follow-up conversation from 2018 where Marc and Bob talked on the phone. Bob Newhart died on July 18, 2024, at age 94.
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