Yakov Smirnoff is a comedian from Russia. He's known for his catchphrase: "What a country."Yakov's comic persona was of a naive immigrant who was perpetually confused and delighted by life in the United States. And then came the fall of the former Soviet Union. What happened to Yakov's career? We have a surprise twist that will make you say....what a country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Yakov Smirnoff is a comedian from Russia. He's known for his catchphrase: "What a country." Yakov's comic persona was of a naive immigrant who was perpetually confused and delighted by life in the United States. And then came the fall of the former Soviet Union. What happened to Yakov's career? We have a surprise twist that will make you say....what a country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yakov Smirnoff is a comedian from Russia. He's known for his catchphrase: "What a country."Yakov's comic persona was of a naive immigrant who was perpetually confused and delighted by life in the United States. And then came the fall of the former Soviet Union. What happened to Yakov's career? We have a surprise twist that will make you say....what a country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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Comedian and journalist Harmon Leon dives deep into the wild, weird, and hilarious history of comedy. Each episode explores the backstories of legendary comedians, iconic sketches, cult classics, stand-up milestones, and forgotten gems from the comedy world. From SNL to viral videos, we unpack the moments that shaped what makes us laugh. Whether you're a hardcore comedy nerd or just comedy-curious, this is your crash course in the funny business. Subscribe now and discover how comedy got to where it is today—one punchline at a time.
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Comedian and journalist Harmon Leon dives deep into the wild, weird, and hilarious history of comedy. Each episode explores the backstories of legendary comedians, iconic sketches, cult classics, stand-up milestones, and forgotten gems from the comedy world. From SNL to viral videos, we unpack the moments that shaped what makes us laugh. Whether you're a hardcore comedy nerd or just comedy-curious, this is your crash course in the funny business. Subscribe now and discover how comedy got to where it is today—one punchline at a time. More: harmonleon.com comedyhistory101.com

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