Brent Forrester: Writing For The Simpsons And The Values And Power Of Comedy - Ep. 11
Emmy-winning comedy writer, producer, and director Brent Forrester joins Dan, Sarina, and Joel for a conversation about the wisdom behind the humor. Drawing on his work on The Simpsons, The Office, The Ben Stiller Show, and King of the Hill, Brent shares stories from the writers’ room and the lessons he's learned about comedy, creativity, conviction, and the contradictions that make us laugh.
From a deep dive discussion into the "golden era" of The Simpsons and two enduring Conan O’Brien bits to Michael Scott’s self-image and Rainn Wilson’s approach to Dwight, we explore the mechanics and…
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