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Comedy legend Albert Brooks talks about his early days in radio, television variety shows, standup comedy, and writing gigs. He shares stories about Jack Benny, Garry Shandling, George Burns, Paul Lynde, and his mom. They also discuss the influence of radio, the challenges of performing and filmmaking, and the importance of presenting something authentic in acting. A notable mention is the use of British head mics and wrap around mics in TED talks.
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- Brooks learned early on not to have any expectations and to focus on the joy of performing.
- Albert Brooks found the waiting and loneliness of touring to be challenging and ultimately preferred the creative control and decision-making involved in making movies.
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Early Career and TV Appearances
Albert Brooks started his career in radio and made appearances on a variety of television shows in the late 1960s, including the Dean Martin Show and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Despite working with established comedians and performing on popular shows, Brooks learned early on not to have any expectations and to focus on the joy of performing.
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