In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Laraine Newman visits the pad to dish on the wild, unvarnished early days of late-night sketch comedy. From breaking industry boundaries to surviving backstage chaos, we're uncovering the history of an alternative comedy boom.

The good Doctor dispenses some much-needed showbiz therapy with a heavy pour of kitsch. Expect a few jaw-dropping anecdotes as Laraine breaks it all down to the groovy sounds of Rusty Steele. It’s here. It’s now. It’s very now.

Laraine Newman is a legendary comedian and voice actor best known as an original "Not Ready for Prime Time Player" on Saturday Night Live.

00:00 Show Open

00:41 Wellness check on Rusty

01:23 Monologue

02:30 Fuxley Products for the Kids!

03:34 And now America’s Best Friend… Laraine Newman!

12:16 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits

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