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Jerry Seinfeld  
In an interview that’s about a lot more than “nothing,” Jerry Seinfeld opens up about fatherhood, the greatest thing about being a comedian and his first Tonight Show appearance. Jerry also tells the story of how he and Larry David conceived the premise of Seinfeld and talks about the importance of playing the “straight man” in comedy.
   
 
 
 

In his inimitable stream of impressions, comedic non sequiturs and hilarious tangents, Robin Williams enacts an imaginary conversation between Condoleezza Rice and Oprah, describes the horror of accidentally breaking Robert DeNiro’s nose and talks about performing for troops serving in the Middle East. Robin also recalls his time at Julliard and how he made the transition from improv theatre to stand up.

 

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Roseanne  

A trim, blonde Roseanne -- sporting a tall bouffant -- describes in excruciatingly hilarious detail the time she bombed onstage during a gay cruise and then got stuck in an elevator with irate audience members. Plus, her relationship with her ex-husbands, and the accident that launched her comedy career.

 

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Get more than a “Daily” dose of Jon Stewart when he opens up about his kids, his early stand-up days and the ephemeral art of topical comedy. Jon also talks about comedy “groupies,” dealing with critical fans and hosting the Academy Awards.

 

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Garry Shandling’s got game -- and a story about defending Whoopi Goldberg at a celebrity basketball tournament to prove it. Garry also talks about the psychic abilities of all comedians, his acute commitment-phobia and how he had the two most emotional moments of his career on The Tonight Show. 

 

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Ray Romano recalls delivering futons to chic clients like Cher and Robert DeNiro -- and picking up a return from Larry David. Plus, Ray describes living in his parents’ basement until he was 29 and why “vacation sex” is better than “home sex.”

 

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