Episode 159: Television Legend David Bianculli Joins the Show

Our first episode of the year features David Bianculli, a man who has been writing about television for over 50 years, appeared on radio, and currently teaches television at Rowan University. He’s the author of The Platinum Age of Television and Dangerously Funny, a deep dive into the legacy of The Smothers Brothers, among others.

David and Mike have an expansive and fascinating conversation, covering a wide array of topics including Saturday Night Live, Andy Kaufman, Fred Rogers, Tom Snyder, and—of course—how all these legends intersect with David Letterman. It’s a lively discussion, and Mike does his best to keep up with his expert guest (spoiler alert: he just barely manages).

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