2013 has brought an unprecedented wave of new late night shows. Most stick to the tried and true late night format of scripted segments and celebrity guests, or the faux news style of Comedy Central’s late night lineup. But years before The Colbert Report became a staple of that network, another topical show occupied its coveted post-Daily Show spot. A mix of the roundtable debates of Politically Incorrect and the unpredictability of live standup, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn was possibly the purest form of comedy ever on television: a bunch of comedians in a room, having it out over politics, current events, and each other’s shortcomings. Before podcasts gave comedy fans insight into the inner workings of comedians, Tough Crowd captured the brutal beauty of comics off-stage. Ten years after its premiere, the show’s influence can be seen and felt in the rising generation of comedians and the lingering devotion of its loyal fanbase. Says host Colin Quinn, “A show like this you can’t really get rid of.” After leaving Saturday Night Live in 2000, Quinn became the first Weekend Update host to star in his own Lorne Michaels-produced series with The Colin Quinn Show. Debuting on March 11, 2002, the… Read full this story
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