<description>&lt;p&gt;In part one, we looked at the origins of stand-up comedy and its evolution through the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Then, as we head into the 1980s, some big things happen.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A strike, mainstream exposure, and the rise of comedy clubs everywhere took the industry from smoky clubs to a major part of mainstream entertainment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Today, we look at several of the breakout comedians -- including a few controversial ones -- who not only defined the 1980s but also became some of the biggest stars in the history of entertainment. Then, we look at how the stand-up comedians of the 80s became the go-to choices by the networks to star in some of the most popular sitcoms and talk shows of all time.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/80s"&gt;Patreon.com/80s&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Everything 80s

Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia

The 1980s Stand-Up Comedy Boom: Part Deux

MAY 13, 202640 MIN
Everything 80s

The 1980s Stand-Up Comedy Boom: Part Deux

MAY 13, 202640 MIN

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In part one, we looked at the origins of stand-up comedy and its evolution through the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Then, as we head into the 1980s, some big things happen. A strike, mainstream exposure, and the rise of comedy clubs everywhere took the industry from smoky clubs to a major part of mainstream entertainment. Today, we look at several of the breakout comedians -- including a few controversial ones -- who not only defined the 1980s but also became some of the biggest stars in the history of entertainment. Then, we look at how the stand-up comedians of the 80s became the go-to choices by the networks to star in some of the most popular sitcoms and talk shows of all time. The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s