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How To Be Funny (Pt. 1) | A Non-Comedian’s Guide

Jerry Corley — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:53:33 +0000

Okay, okay, you’ve talked me into it.

After all the emails, I’m now going to start to dedicate some of the space on this blog for non-comedians; a place where the ‘everyday’ person can get a dose of insight into how to be funny.

Before we get started with the tips, please be advised . . . → Read More: How To Be Funny (Pt. 1) | A Non-Comedian’s Guide

George Carlin May Be Dead; But Wordplay is Alive!

Jerry Corley — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:41:59 +0000

Wordplay in comedy is ‘hack!"

If you believed some comedians in this industry, you might think that statement is true.

If someone said that to me today, I would tell them that one of the most memorable comedy bits in all of comedy is George Carlin’s "Seven Words You Can’t Say On T.V."

. . . → Read More: George Carlin May Be Dead; But Wordplay is Alive!

Jerry Seinfeld Comedy Writing Kit – Sort of!

Jerry Corley — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:04:11 +0000

If you’ve been reading my blog the past couple of posts, you probably noticed that I am obsessing this week over Jerry Seinfeld. I studied him when I was first getting into comedy and then emulated him in my earliest years as a comic.

One of the many things I admire about Jerry Seinfeld . . . → Read More: Jerry Seinfeld Comedy Writing Kit – Sort of!

How to Write A Joke – Jerry Seinfeld Style

Jerry Corley — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:48:10 +0000

This is cool!

As you might already know about me, I’m a huge fan of Jerry Seinfeld. I studied him when I was first starting comedy right alongside two of my other heroes, George Carlin and Richard Pryor.

I know, what an interesting juxtaposition! Carlin, Seinfeld, Pryor. Considering that combination you’d think my . . . → Read More: How to Write A Joke – Jerry Seinfeld Style

Jerry Seinfeld Intends to Die Standing Up

Jerry Corley — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:11:26 +0000

If success leaves a paper trail, then Jerry Seinfeld could be hit with a littering fine.

Comedians; both aspiring and veteran should take a couple of notes from his interviews, especially this one!

Johah Weiner, (no relation to the former U.S. congressman or the hot dog), had the opportunity to . . . → Read More: Jerry Seinfeld Intends to Die Standing Up

What Is Funny?

Jerry Corley — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:53:10 +0000

You really want to know what’s funny? How ‘bout some obscure blogger, (Me!), trying to write an article entitled “What is Funny?!”

Funny is such a subjective term.

How is anyone going to write about how to be funny? It’s almost like trying to definitively answer, “Who is God?” Or “What is . . . → Read More: What Is Funny?

A Comedian Tip From Danny Zuker

Jerry Corley — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:06:20 +0000

If you don’t know who Danny Zuker is, you should.

He’s an Emmy-award winning writer and co-Executive Producer for the hit series ‘Modern Family,” one of the best shows on television, in my humble opinion.

Every time I can get my hands on an interview of someone I respect in this business, . . . → Read More: A Comedian Tip From Danny Zuker

The Key To Comedy

Jerry Corley — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:23:10 +0000

One of the most common questions I get as a stand up comedian, writer and now coach is: What is the key to comedy?

And although there are too many variables for me to even suggest that I have all the answers when it comes to comedy, I can give you the key. . . . → Read More: The Key To Comedy

Tom Hanks Drops An “F Bomb” on G.M.A.

Jerry Corley — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:29:26 +0000

Well, I’ve been saying it for years… ‘Good Morning America and Elizabeth Vargas could use a good F*ck."

That would definitely help with the ratings! And what better person to deliver it than the always lovable, Tom Hanks. Yep, ‘THE’ Tom Hanks. The one that all of America adores.

He was making . . . → Read More: Tom Hanks Drops An “F Bomb” on G.M.A.

A Chance To Get On Conan

Jerry Corley — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:36:18 +0000

Okay, when I said a chance to get on Conan, I didn’t actually mean get “on” Conan—I don’t know Conan personally, but from what I’ve heard, he’s a fairly private guy.

But you can get on his show… you know, the one on TBS…

Conan O’Brien and Ricky Gervais have teamed up to find . . . → Read More: A Chance To Get On Conan

Comedy Writing – Quick and Simple

Jerry Corley — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:41:27 +0000

Want a great quick way to get to writing some solid comedy material?

Think in opposites! That’s right opposites.

Think of putting yourself in any situation or scenario. Write down what your normally anticipated behavior or reaction might be in that scenario, then write down the opposite of that.

If opposites are . . . → Read More: Comedy Writing – Quick and Simple

Comedy Class | Getting Your Time Cut

Jerry Corley — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:38:06 +0000

We had our combined showcase this Thursday at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, for our . . . → Read More: Comedy Class | Getting Your Time Cut

Comedy Class | Need A Laugh? Tell The Truth!

Jerry Corley — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:03:34 +0000

Hmmm? What’s that you say? Tell the truth? Why do I need to waste my time telling the truth when I’m busy trying to be funny?

One of the best things about comedy is that almost anything goes, especially the truth.

My comedy students ask me: “what do I do when they’re . . . → Read More: Comedy Class | Need A Laugh? Tell The Truth!

IMPORTANT! Patton Oswalt’s Keynote Address at JFL

Jerry Corley — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:42:47 +0000

Patton Oswalt is a comedian, an actor, a writer and a voice talent. He’s done all of what we comedians strive to do and more. Basically, Dude rocks!

He was recently keynote speaker at the 3rd annual Just For Laughs Comedy Conference in Montreal. In typical Patton Oswalt style he opened the speech . . . → Read More: IMPORTANT! Patton Oswalt’s Keynote Address at JFL

Comedian Lesson: Paralyzed By Analysis

Jerry Corley — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:21:21 +0000

Trying to make a decision on whether or not to try stand up comedy or whether or not to get into stand-up? It’s not an easy decision. As humans our ability to think about the modeled world is extremely effective our abilities to problem solve and develop an innovative approach to solve a . . . → Read More: Comedian Lesson: Paralyzed By Analysis