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August 18, 2021 78 mins

Nick and Leonard interview Tim Sample, Maine’s Humorist Laureate, said to be the man “who wrote the book on Maine humor.”  First, Leonard and Nick question their life-choices and contemplate quitting comedy.

 

Then Tim Sample joins us to talk about his start in humor as a seven-year-old, performing memorized comedic songs and routines at cocktail parties.  Tim produced his first comedy album 42 years ago and toured with Marshall Dodge.  He puts on a storytelling showcase, sharing lessons and secrets he has learned during his illustrious career, including various albums, books, theater tours, and the CBS News Sunday Morning television show.

 

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Email us at: ComedyThinkTanked@gmail.com

 

Theme music written and composed by Ralph Birgfeld.

Voice-over work by Ann-Marie Keene.

 

Clips in this episode are from some of our favorite comedians:

Jerry Seinfeld

Steven Wright

Mitch Hedberg

Rodney Dangerfield (The Johnny Carson Show)

Brian Regan

 

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