Firesign Theatre & Surreal Comedy

Phil Proctor from Firesign Theatre joins us for a conversation about the history of improv and sketch comedy, The Firesigns' role in counter-culture history, plus celebrity stories!

Show Notes

Our guest is actor/comic/legend Philip Proctor from Firesign Theatre! You’ve heard Phil’s voice acting in Dr. Doolittle, Rugrats and numerous commercials and video games. Phil broke comedic molds and records in the iconic comedy group Firesign Theatre. We’re exploring how the Firesigns imprinted the counter-culture movement, influencing everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Steve Jobs. Plus Phil shares celebrity stories and offers his thoughts on the history and the future of improv and sketch comedy. All that and Phil’s thoughts on #OkBoomer.

Phil Proctor's Book, Where's My Fortune Cookie

Planet Proctor

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Premiere Radio Networks Founder Louise Palanker joins a panel of comedians to look at the ways in which we each look at the internet and the feedback loop that’s informing how we think and live. Regulars include Jamie Alcroft and Danny Mann.