You Can't Do That on Television w/ Abby Hagyard aka Mom

You Can’t Do That on Television defined Nickelodeon—and gave the world GREEN SLIME!

Comedy History 101 talks to Abby Hagyard, who portrayed “Mom” on YCDTOT, to reveal the wonderfully weird history behind the Ottawa-based cult comedy classic.

From working with a young Alanis Morissette to kids telling jokes inside lockers, to the show’s Laugh-In, SCTV, and Monty Python influences. Plus, find out exactly what it felt like to be ‘slimed.”

Inside The Comedy Store: Richard Pryor, Jim Carrey, Marc Maron and Tales of Comedy’s Most Famous Club

We dig into the CH101 archives for firsthand tales from The Comedy Store with Borat director Larry Charles, Emmy-winning Arrested Development writer Jim Vallely, comedian/voice actor Joey Camen, Marc Maron documentary writer/producer Julie Seabaugh, and Comedy Store vet Freddy Lockhart.

Larry Charles hustles $10 jokes to Jay Leno!

Richard Pryor wanting to kick Joey Camen's ass!

Mitzi Shore tells Gilbert Gottfried to 'open his eyes'!

Sam Kinison peeing on Marc Maron's bed!

Michael Richards arrives hours after his infamous meltdown!

How Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & Steve Carell Built The Daily Show w/ Former Field Producer Evan Cutler

The Daily Show became a comedy institution when Jon Stewart took over from Craig Kilborn.

Former The Daily Show field producer Evan Cutler reveals how Jon Stewart reinvented the show, why Stephen Colbert stood out from day one, how Steve Carell got his break, and why The Daily Show stopped making fun of people—and started making fun of the news.

Plus Evan shares stories of John McEnroe’s ill-fated late night talk show that got a 0.0 TV rating.