Proctor and Bergman

Proctor and Bergman

From Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve by Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan

March 3, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 299

About this episode

This episode explores the comedy of Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman, highlighting their work as a duo and their connection to the Firesign Theatre.

This week we sample the comedy of Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman -- half of the legendary Firesign Theatre and a superb comedy duo in their own right. First appearing during a Firesign hiatus, Proctor and Bergman offered sketches that were shorter and tighter, though often connected over the course of an album. The boys also became a touring unit and were favorites on the college comedy scene during the 1970s. In 1977 Proctor and Bergman were in the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco while a gang-related mass shooting unfolded. Phil and Pete were unhurt, but their touring days were over. Fortunately for comedy fans there were more albums and videos still to come including a somewhat surreal turn as part of the cast of the Starland Vocal Band's summer replacement show. Yes, that's the "Aftenoon Delight" Starland Vocal Band. P&B continued with occasional projects, often during Firesign lulls, until Peter Bergman's death in 2012. Phil Proctor continues as a fine voice actor and writer. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Proctor and Bergman? Proctor and Bergman were big enough to earn their own PBS Soundstage special. The…

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Hodgins, Steve McLellan

Topics covered

  • comedy duo
  • Firesign Theatre
  • 1970s comedy
  • sketch comedy
  • voice acting

Keywords

  • Phil Proctor
  • Peter Bergman
  • Firesign Theatre
  • comedy sketches
  • 1970s
  • voice actor
  • Starland Vocal Band

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Firesign Theatre, Starland Vocal Band

Places: Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, San Francisco

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