Mark Normand: Why Comedy Can’t Be Taken So Seriously
About this episode
Mark Normand joins Maury Povich to discuss the evolution of stand-up comedy and the impact of modern culture on humor.
Comedian @marknormand joins Maury for a hilarious, no-holds-barred conversation about the survival of stand-up comedy. Mark opens up about grinding it out in NYC with @DanSoder and other comedy greats, dealing with relentless hecklers, and the night he literally had to kick a fan to protect his set. Mark also pulls back the curtain on the comedy industry's biggest shift, explaining why YouTube completely destroys traditional late-night TV appearances when it comes to selling out theaters. Equal opportunity offender and self-proclaimed inclusive comic, Mark leaves no topic unturned as he breaks down why modern culture has forgotten how to laugh and why he is determined to fix it. Plus, Mark gives a behind-the-scenes look at the launching of his new YouTube series, @human.trials , and what went into filming his hit Netflix stand-up special! #MarkNormand #MauryPovich #Comedy #StandUpComedy __ Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they’re entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it…
People in this episode
Host: Maury Povich
Guest: Mark Normand
Topics covered
- stand-up comedy
- comedy industry
- YouTube
- cultural commentary
- hecklers
- comedy specials
Keywords
- comedy
- stand-up
- YouTube series
- Netflix special
- hecklers
- cultural commentary
- Mark Normand
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Organizations: YouTube, Netflix
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