Early Comedy Career Beginnings and Challenges

The chapter details the guest's early days in comedy, from taking an improv class on the advice of fellow comedians to performing stand-up and auditioning successfully for Bud Friedman in the 70s. They reminisce about performing at Catch a Rising Star and the Improv, encountering influential figures like Bill Marrou and Richard Belzer. The conversation also covers writing for shows, experiences with improv classes, stint on Fridays, and challenges faced in pitching TV shows and running them.