The Andrew Klavan Show ChatGPT Tries To Make Me Laugh...Here's How It Went
Nov 20, 2025
AI is attempting to inject humor into sitcom writing, but is it really funny? The host dives into AI-generated one-liners, finding some jokes amusing yet mostly predictable. He debates whether AI can ever truly rival creative legends like Seinfeld. As he samples more AI humor, he questions originality, pondering if it's just recycling old material. Some darker jokes raise chills, leading to a discussion about the potential impact on Hollywood writers. Will AI replace mediocre talent, or sacrifice the heart of comedy?
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Writer Meeting Sparks AI Jab
- Andrew Klavan recounts meeting a Hollywood screenwriter who feared replacement by AI.
- He quips that if a writer can be replaced by AI, they should be.
AI Matches Mid-Level Sitcom Quality
- Klavan argues AI produces middling sitcom jokes that match current mediocre TV writing.
- He suggests AI may plateau before reaching truly creative heights like Seinfeld.
Reacting To AI Joke Clips
- Klavan watches AI-generated joke sequences and reacts to lines like "powdered water."
- He finds some lines genuinely funny but overall predictable and familiar.