Journalist/Comedian Harmon Leon dives into comedy cult classics, comedic influences, and all things comedy history.
In this CH101 Select - we dissect Caddyshack 2 - which is the worst comedy movie sequel OF ALL TIME!
Sure, it's still a classic battle of the snobs vs. the slobs, but Caddyshack 2 has none of the charm of the original Caddyshack. And none of the original cast (except for a cameo by Chevy Chase). But what it lacks in all those other areas, the movie makes up with Dan Aykroyd in the most embarrassing supporting role in history.
We explore the comedy history behind the band DEVO - one of the funniest music groups of all time.
DEVO first described their music as bombs dropping mixed with Alka Seltzer jingles and the overall mood of the band as a combination of Fritz Lang's Metropolis and Ronald McDonald.
Find out about such carnations as Boogi Boy (Mothersbaugh's alter-ego), the red energy dome hats, and where they came up with the idea for the yellow jumpsuits.
Frankie Fay was a vaudeville comedian - who in 1919 is said to have created modern day stand up comedy. Fay was the first comedian to come out on stage in regular clothes and just talk to the audience. He is also credited for creating the role of MC in comedy shows. Legendary comedians Bob Hope, Jack Benny, and George Burns all admired Fay’s stage persona.
So why haven’t you heard of Frankie Fay - and why is he lost to history? Because he was also a horrible racist.
In fact, in 1946 - a group called “Friends of Frankie Fay - held a pro-fascist rally at Madison Square Garden - that praised Hitler…and Frankie Fay.
Learn more about the man who pioneered stand up comedy - but was eventually blacklisted from show biz for being a notorious bigot.
