The HPScast Dan Goor - Writer & Co-Creator of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Feb 3, 2021 
Dan Goor, co-creator of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and writer for iconic shows like The Daily Show and Parks and Recreation, shares his journey from aspiring doctor to comedic powerhouse. He reveals the creative dynamics of the writer’s room and why clown school is vital for comedians. Goor dives into the show's conception, tackling sensitive topics in the latest season, and reflects on the joy of live performance. Plus, he offers advice for budding comedians to create and collaborate within their communities.
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Early Life Blended Science And Art
- Dan Goor describes growing up between a scientist father and artist mother which shaped his dual interests in science and comedy.
- He pursued theater and improv at St. Anne's and Harvard, which launched his comedy path.
Yearlong Fellowship Led To Clown School
- Dan took a Finley Fellowship to travel, studied clowning in England, and followed a barrister on a murder trial as part of his year abroad.
- The clown teacher Philippe Gaulier made performing miserable and led Dan to pause that avenue of performance.
Daily Show Bootcamp: 5,000 Jokes
- Dan and Charlie Grandy submitted writing packets and got hired at The Daily Show days before Dan's medical school start date.
- Dan says writing thousands of jokes there gave him the reps to quickly produce jokes from headlines.