History of the 90s Comedy from Stand-up to Sitcom - Part 1 I 30
Aug 19, 2020
The podcast explores the phenomenon of stand-up comedians starring in their own sitcoms in the 90s. It discusses the rise of Roseanne Barr and the unique characteristics of her character on the show. The success story of Tim Allen on Home Improvement is also highlighted, along with the advantages of building a TV show around a stand-up comedian. The podcast then explores the early career of Martin Lawrence and discusses Ellen DeGeneres, her sitcom, and the groundbreaking 'puppy episode' where she comes out as a lesbian. The hosts also discuss a groundbreaking sitcom episode where a character comes out as gay and the subsequent impact on LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Rosanne Barr
02:05 • 20min
The Rise of Tim Allen on Home Improvement
22:15 • 7min
Building a TV Show Around a Stand-Up Comedian
29:18 • 7min
From Stand-up to Sitcom: The Journey of a Female Comedian
36:08 • 3min
A Groundbreaking Sitcom Episode: Coming Out and Controversy
39:16 • 5min