Heckling is a form of rude, unwanted audience participation with which every comedian has to contend. From the early twentieth century vaudeville stage to today’s clubs, comedians have devised ingenious – and often hilarious – ways to deflect the heckler’s disruptive intrusions. Artists like Jim Norton, Margaret Cho, and Sebastian Maniscalco examine some of the strategies they employ to cut hecklers down to size, while keeping their performances from getting derailed in the process.

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This video features exclusive interviews with Sebastian Maniscalco, Jeff Ross, Whitney Cummings, Jim Gaffigan, Tommy Davidson, Rachel Feinstein, Ron White, Margaret Cho, Jen Kirkman, Jim Jefferies, Jim Norton, Sam Morril, Colin Quinn, and Gabriel Iglesias.