Every Part Of The Industry With Harry Basil!

About this episode

Harry Basil shares his journey from a tough childhood to becoming a recognized comedian and entertainer.

In this episode, legendary comedian and entertainer Harry Basil shares his incredible journey from a tough childhood in New Jersey to becoming a standout act at the iconic Comedy Store and beyond. He dives into his early inspirations, the hustle of breaking into Hollywood, and the unconventional, high-energy style that set him apart—eventually earning him standing ovations and recognition from comedy legends like Rodney Dangerfield and Robin Williams. Along the way, Harry reveals behind-the-scenes stories of the comedy boom era, his rise through stand-up, acting, and directing, and the key lessons that helped him turn raw ambition into a lasting career in entertainment.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!The Social Media Blueprint:https://www.theindustryblueprint.com/social-media-blueprintBarry Katz Entertainmenthttps://barrykatz.comConnect with…

People in this episode

Host: Barry Katz

Guest: Harry Basil

Topics covered

• comedy
• entertainment industry
• stand-up comedy
• Hollywood
• personal journey

Keywords

• Harry Basil
• comedy
• entertainment
• Hollywood
• stand-up
• Rodney Dangerfield
• Robin Williams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Comedy Store

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