Comedy on Vinyl

Mel Brooks may have made the name he has today with a unique brand of parody, but Young Frankenstein is arguably his masterpiece, and is no doubt the beginning of a brand of pastiche that has informed the work of every great filmmaker of the last four decades. Self-awareness without having to mug, genuine drama without a sly wink, and real, stone-faced, honest acting make this more than just what Mel Brooks calls a “spoof.”

As Dan points out in this episode, “Young Frankenstein” is a spiritual sequel to its namesake, and even cursory knowledge of the original “Frankenstein” is enough to get the basics. That said, it’s still a good, human story, given to us through some of the best slapstick ever put on film.

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Host: Jason Klamm

Producer: Mike Worden

This Week’s Guests: Jennifer Smith, Dan Gomiller & Ari Jarvis

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Episode 14 Direct Download

This week: three white guys talk about Richard Pryor. In this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious and talented Mike Preister. You’ve seen his work on TV for over a decade, and now he’s been kind enough to talk with us about his earliest, biggest comedy influence. Namely: Richard Pryor’s fourth album, “…Is It Something I Said?” Raw, character-driven and “profane” (if you believe in such a thing - and for that matter, ignore the stupid parental advisory sticker on this CD cover, the only public image I could use), this album illustrates everything that made Richard Pryor groundbreaking. Not only did he speak to an untapped audience, but he did it in character.

Never one to simply spit jokes at the audience, Richard Pryor shows all of the energy and commitment that could have made him a huge box office star. Though that never quite materialized, this album stands as a clear example of why he has left an indelible mark on the comedy and comedians that came after him.

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Host: Jason Klamm

Guest: Mike Preister

Producer/Contributor: Mike Worden

Official Richard Pryor Site: http://www.richardpryor.com/

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Things/people mentioned in this episode:

Claude File: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0276863/

The Nerdist: http://www.nerdist.com/category/podcast/