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Lorne Michaels

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

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From Stage to Screen: A Comedy Origin Story

In this chapter, the speaker recounts their early experiences in comedy and television, beginning with their theater involvement at the University of Toronto. They reflect on their transition to writing for notable comedians during the dynamic entertainment landscape of the 1960s in Los Angeles. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the nuances of production versus performance and the challenges faced by Canadian artists in the American media industry.

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