National Comedy Center Dialogues
The National Comedy Center presents on-stage Dialogues during its annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and as part of its Comedy Week in partnership with the renowned Chautauqua Institution. Highlights of these Dialogues are presented here, as we explore the great works and unique voices that have elevated comedy to an art form.
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“What’s Funny” A Comedy Week in Partnership with Chautauqua Institution
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Maria Bamford, with Ophira Eisenberg, on Unusual Performance Venues
Comedian and actress Maria Bamford explores comedy and discusses her career with comedian and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg as part of “What’s Funny?,” a week of on-stage Dialogues presented by the National Comedy Center and Chautauqua Institution. In this highlight, Maria Bamford discusses the unusu...
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The Genius of Robin Williams with David Steinberg and Lewis Black
The genius of Robin Williams is explored by his manager of 43 years, David Steinberg, and long-time friend Lewis Black, as part of “What’s Funny?,” a week of on-stage Dialogues presented by the National Comedy Center and Chautauqua Institution. They are joined for this on-stage discussion by come...
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The Smothers Brothers with David Bianculli
The legendary Smothers Brothers are reunited on stage for the first time in nine years on the 50th anniversary of their firing by CBS as part of “What’s Funny?,” a week of on-stage Dialogues presented by the National Comedy Center and Chautauqua Institution. Tom and Dick are interviewed by acclai...
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Maria Bamford, with Ophira Eisenberg, on Discussing Mental Illness
An excerpt from comedian and actress Maria Bamford’s discussion with comedian and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg, which was presented as part of “What’s Funny?,” a week of on-stage Dialogues presented by the National Comedy Center and Chautauqua Institution. In this highlight, Maria Bamford discusses...
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Frank Oz with Stephen J. Morrison
Director, producer, writer, Muppet performer and actor Frank Oz reflects on his comedy work with interviewer Stephen J. Morrison as part of “What’s Funny?,” a week of on-stage Dialogues presented by the National Comedy Center and Chautauqua Institution. In this highlight, Frank Oz discusses the o...
