We Blame Roseanne

Making Mean Humor Mainstream

We Blame Roseanne

Show Notes

Comedian Nathan Scahill joins Diana to talk about the difference between punching down and crafting clever comedy. They also talk about the depth of Norm MacDonald’s comedy, with Nathan adding a fresh, younger viewpoint to the discussion.

Diana said the wrong timeline for the show (even though she knows the accurate dates). It was on air from 1989-2018, and that is not including The Conners. Diana mentioned the clip of Roseanne's minute on Kill Tony but didn't play it. Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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