Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Jerry Seinfeld
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May 8, 2024 
Renowned comedian Jerry Seinfeld dives into the evolution of stand-up comedy, crafting comedy material, navigating race jokes, and recalling comedy roots. The episode explores diverse comedy styles, comedy influences, and playful banter on word reversals and potential collaborations.
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Seinfeld's Early Act
- Dana Carvey recalls seeing Jerry Seinfeld's early stand-up act at the Other Cafe in Ashbury.
- Seinfeld's material was well-structured, unlike other comedians at the time, and Carvey was impressed.
Comedy and Laziness
- All humans are inherently lazy, but comedy writing is the most challenging task.
- To assess comedic talent, have someone write one page of stand-up, which reveals their skills immediately.
Napkin Lady
- Dana Carvey remembers a woman laughing so hard at his act that she covered her mouth with a napkin.
- Carvey says this experience is the greatest feeling in comedy because it means the comedian changed her world.