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Reno 911, Comedy Central Nostalgia, and the Death of Edgy Jokes
from The Advocate · #143
Audio-only archive episode — no video to seek.
3 minTim and the guys reminisce about Reno 911 and its cast, note that Kimmel and Sarah Silverman did blackface on network TV in the 2000s, and argue that comedy has actually gotten more restrictive in a short span of years, including the decline of gay-voice jokes in stand-up.
- 2:20Tim argues that comedians could get away with much edgier material 15 years ago than they can now.
- 2:34Reno 911 premiered in 2003 and ran until 2009, showcasing jokes that would never air on modern Comedy Central.
- 3:13The cast included Nick Swartz, Thomas Lennon, Wendy McClendon Covey, and guest appearances from comedians like Natasha Leggero.
- 3:47Tim points out that jokes from Reno 911 would be impossible to air on Comedy Central today.
Reno 911Jimmy KimmelSarah SilvermanThomas LennonNatasha LeggeroWendy McClendon CoveyNick SwartzGreg ProopsPatton OswaltDevinBen Avery