SmartLess "Leanne Morgan"
Jan 26, 2026
Leanne Morgan, a Tennessee stand-up comic and writer who broke through later in life via viral clips and Netflix specials. She recounts touring life, porch chicken bits, and the viral Def Leppard/Journey moment. Stories include family chaos, menopause humor, and a Chuck Lorre sitcom opportunity. Bright, bawdy, and full of Southern charm.
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Late Breakthrough After Years On The Road
- Leanne Morgan spent decades doing stand-up while raising kids and selling jewelry at house parties before breaking out at 60.
- A viral social media clip of her Def Leppard/Journey bit turned her career around and led to big tours and Netflix specials.
Niche Audiences Scale Beyond Hollywood
- Leanne found an underserved audience niche on social media: middle-aged women ignored by mainstream Hollywood.
- That niche connected with her voice and translated into ticket sales, specials, and a sitcom.
The Big Panty Tour And Netflix Stamp
- After a viral clip she launched the “Big Panty Tour,” leaning into her branded, self-deprecating bits about panties and chicken casserole.
- Netflix buying her special acted as a legitimacy stamp that changed her life and opportunities.