Ep. 02: The Playboy Circuit

Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine prove to be an unlikely champion for an era of comedy between night clubs and the comedy boom. Featuring interviews with Dick Capri, Tom Dressen, Patty Farmer, Shecky Greene, Kliph Nesteroff, Lily Tomlin, and Fred Willard.


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Written and Produced by Wayne Federman and Andrew Steven. Executive Produced by Jeff Umbro and The Podglomerate.

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Ep. 03: The Apollo and the Chitlin’ Circuit