Re: OT: Living Up to the Late-Night Legacy



Brady wrote:

>DTSmith wrote:

>>Steve Curtis wrote:

>>>Paul's laughing during the monologue
>>>and throughout the show is all part of
>>>the "schtick" and is probably
>>>encouraged.

>>I think it would be a much better show
>>without the "schtick." In fact, I know a
>>couple of people who won't watch the
>>show simply because of Paul. [...]

>That's just wrong.

>(That's my new 'thing' -- saying "that's
>just wrong." I'm pretty sure it won't get
>annoying.)

I tend to agree. IMO, Paul's laughing enhances the humorous "ambience"
as part of the reaction to Dave, the jokes, the bits, etc. The fact that
Paul's laughs may be infectious to some and annoying to others, adds
another humorous element to the moment.

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