Comedy History 101

Rodney Dangerfield w/ Author Michael Seth Starr


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We dive deep into the life and career of the comedian who gets “no respect,” Rodney Dangerfield.


Author Michael Seth Starr joins Comedy History101 to talk about his new biography Nothin’ Comes Easy, revealing how Dangerfield clawed his way back into comedy at age 45, the origins of his famous catchphrase, how he rewrote his persona, and finally got the respect he deserved. From aluminum siding to The Ed Sullivan Show to Caddyshack, we trace the underdog rise of one of comedy’s most iconic voices.

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Comedy History 101By Harmon Leon

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