Episode #1270
Lenny Clarke
Books mentioned
Area 51
Mentioned by Lenny Clarke · at 02:01:12
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Boston comedian and actor Lenny Clarke reflects on his early career, the city’s stand-up culture, friendships with comedians including Sam Kinison, and his work in television and Hollywood. He also discusses addiction and recovery, health scares, fame, stolen material, career comebacks, and the business of comedy.
What they talked about
- Early Boston comedy club scene
- Cocaine use in the 1980s comedy circuit
- Nick Di Paolo and the NewsRadio casting dispute
- Louis C.K. controversy and club backlash
- Comedy material theft and audience awareness
- Opening for Sam Kinison and his wild lifestyle
- Meeting Lenny Bruce's mother Sally Marr
- Performing stand-up at Guantanamo Bay
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