Colton Dunn & Untold MadTV Stories
Summary
Bobby Lee joins the podcast to discuss his career, including his time as a writer on Mad TV and Key & Peele. He shares stories about Larry David, a prank by Katie Dippold, and a deceptive writer who lied about working with South Park, and his experience on Comics Unleashed. The conversation covers Hollywood anecdotes, premiere seating disputes, and the chaotic culture of sketch comedy writing rooms.
Topics discussed
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Intro and discussion of a viral incident
Banter about relationships and texting habits
Comedy Jam and early career stories
Mad TV writer's room and 'Comics Unleashed'
Larry David's premiere and cut sketches
Hollywood premieres and industry snubs
On-set experiences and extras
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Key & Peele and Mad TV table read prank
Writer credits and sketch origins
Mad TV drama and a controversial writer
Alleged plagiarism and industry fallout
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TikTok trends and buying websites
Superstorm, Peacock, and Toyota ads
Long-form improv and Boom Chicago
Kayaking records and endurance challenges
Amsterdam, drugs, and personal life
Widow's Bay and Uncle Chan projects
SNL cast and closing banter
Outro and show promotion
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