Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

GGACP Classic: Brad Garrett

Apr 13, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Till Death's Ratings Disaster

  • Brad Garrett recounts Till Death's low ratings and jokes he asked Fox to let them air three more episodes to reach a zero rating.
  • He used humor to illustrate how TV cancellation decisions can be absurd and out of touch with creators.
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Finding A Roasting Niche

  • Brad says he felt like an "old Catskill guy" doing hacky stand-up until he found his niche roasting front-row patrons.
  • He argues that opening for big acts taught him to play the room and pivot away from pedestrian material.
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Why Roasts Captivate Audiences

  • Brad says Dean Martin roasts captured camaraderie of top stars doing unguarded bits and leveled social status for viewers.
  • He explains audiences love seeing icons made vulnerable because it evens life's playing field.
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