Dave Barry (Author), Alan Zweibel (Author) 4.2 out of 5 stars 290 ratings. Are you an author? By Donald Liebenso n April 13, 2020 By Monica Schipper/Getty Images. with Frank SantopadreGilbert and Frank welcome back Emmy-winning comedy writer ALAN ZWEIBEL for a funny, freeform conversation about bad reviews, least-loved SNL hosts, feuding celebrity couples, unsung Catskills comedians and Alan’s new memoir, “Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier.” Also, Gilda Radner struggles with fame, Abe Vigoda plays an eskimo, Alan gets heckled by a young Bill Murray and Frank reveals his favorite “Saturday Night Live” sketch of all time. Alan joined us to share stories from his illustrious career, including having a hand in a series of landmark shows—from “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” which he details in his new memoir: Join Alan Zweibel and good friends Lewis Black, Susie Essman and Mary Karr for a hilarious evening talking about what makes us laugh from the script to the stage, in movies, and on TV… Alan Zweibel’s Share Stories From His Funny Memoir, ‘Laugh Lines’Every week, host Elvis Mitchell conducts in-depth interviews with the most innovative and influential people working in entertainment, art, and pop culture… LOS ANGELES (AP) — You may not know it, but if you treasure the early years of “Saturday Night Live” or are a fan of “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” or “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Alan Zweibel makes you laugh.In nearly 50 years and counting as a writer, Zweibel helped shape the tone of “SNL” and crafted TV and stage projects with Billy Crystal, Gilda Radner and Larry David…Alan Zweibel is funny.

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View all online retailers Find local retailers. Most of the original punch lines were his. And Alan remembers his friend, the late, great Buck Henry!It’s ‘Alchemy’: Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps ‘Funny People Be FunnierAlan Zweibel was one of the 1st writers hired on SNL in 1975 and is responsible for some of the most iconic characters and bits in the show’s history. Comedy Writer, TV, Books, Movies, Theater, Keynote Speaker. He’s won multiple Emmy and Writers Guild awards, written 11 books and Tony-winning Broadway plays, and created a few films and TV shows. Not for him.Comedy writing legend Alan Zweibel is plugging his new book “Laugh Lines,” remotely, without book signings, and he tells of the occasional struggle with tech to Jefferson Graham. He started his comedy career selling jokes for seven dollars apiece to the last of the Borscht Belt standups. Forever, people have been doing improvs. And a half-hour later, they call it back for a big laugh. But  Alan Zweibel wasn’t always a Tony- and Emmy Award-winning writer. I like dramatic things because it’s something that I can’t do. There are countless stories, dozens of blessings, and far too many hand washings while the meal turns cold. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions.

Zweibel is out with a new memoir called “Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier.” He and Lear discuss the role of comedy when dealing with difficult situations — and how this outlook can help people cope amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Learn about Author Central. PHOTO: HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: (L-R) Special Guests Alan Zweibel and Billy Crystal attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019 in Hollywood, California. If you’ve ever suffered through a Seder, you’re well aware of the fact that the entire evening can last as long as the exodus from Egypt itself. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It’s two guys on a bare stage who ask the audience for a suggestion, just like an improv group would. Alan also talks about his experiences in his early days of writing comedy, and taking a chance on a strange new show called ‘Saturday Night Live’. But they take that suggestion and, on their feet, ad-lib a coherent play based on what that suggestion is. A rocket-fueled romp whose pages practically turn themselves.”—“A screwball comedy of errors and a rare political satire. Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Skip to main content Hello, Sign in.

I couldn’t have written ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ for example, so I marvel at that part of the brain that David Mamet has that mine hasn’t developed. PLUS: “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show”! : 41 26 - 322 38 08 - Fax : 41 26 - 322 88 93 Email: harteveld@bluewin.ch He’s accrued multiple Emmy wins and nominations for his time on the comedy writing teams of “Saturday Night Live” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” the latter of which he co-created, plus writing credits on several hit films, books, theater works and comedy/variety specials for mega-talents such as Paul Simon, Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal and Steve Martin…Sure, you’re saying. Search books and authors. Books . “Weekend Update”? Tel. As an in-joke, Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey, a name and hometown often associated with the Roseannadanna character, was Zweibel's real life brother-in-law and did live in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Alan also discuss working with Garry Shandling, Martin Short, Buck Henry, his friendship with Gilda Radner, writing John Belushi’s Samurai sketches, a truly unique interaction with Milton Berle and much more!Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!