About this episodeColton Young reveals his role as a producer and writer on Apple TV's 'Widows Bay,' prompting a humorous revela…AI summary
Colton Young reveals his role as a producer and writer on Apple TV's 'Widows Bay,' prompting a humorous revelation that host Bobby Lee had watched the entire series without realizing Colton's involvement. The conversation covers industry anecdotes including being cut from films like 'Paul' and 'The Dictator' without notification, a prank by Katie Dippold on Mad TV, and the chaotic behind-the-scenes culture of sketch comedy.
Key takeaways 4
Industry courtesy norms vary: Larry David personally called Colton to invite him to the 'Severance' premiere despite his sketch being cut, whereas Colton was excluded from the 'The Dictator' premiere despite being in the film.
Production realities: Actors can be cut from final films (e.g., Colton in 'Paul') or denied basic amenities like trailers (sitting in a barn with extras) due to budget constraints or contract specifics.
Sketch comedy dynamics: Mad TV table reads were high-stress environments where writers like Colton faced pressure, while performers like Key and Peele would physically act out scenes during reads to test material.
Career longevity: Colton reflects on the success of his Mad TV colleagues (Key, Peele, Jordan, Keegan) with pride, noting that Mad TV was his first job and served as a launchpad for many careers despite lacking the prestige of SNL at the time.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I have no idea. I don't even know what it's about. But anyway, [laughter] are you serious? You didn't write it? No, I came up with it.”
▶ 1:18:42Bobby Lee jokingly questioning Colton's authorship of a comic book he is holding, highlighting their playful dynamic.
“It's so good. What are you looking at? I'm seeing if Katie trust She's not I don't want to talk to her. That's crazy. She created it.”
▶ 1:10:11Colton realizing Bobby Lee watched the entire 'Widows Bay' series without knowing Colton was a producer/writer on the show created by Katie Dippold.
“I was in the movie The Dictator never was invited to the premiere. But at least you were in it a lot.”
▶ 11:57Colton discussing the lack of courtesy extended to him by Sony regarding the premiere for a film he starred in.
“You're reminding me of defense of uh oh hot dog. Uh oh. Hot dog.”
▶ 1:16:07Bobby Lee referencing an old catchphrase while reacting to Colton's genuine praise for 'Widows Bay', showing their long-standing inside jokes.
Chapters & Sections (46)▼
0:00Widows Bay Writing and Larry David Seating Disputechapter7
1:41Compliments and Seating Dispute
2:52Texting Rules and Comedy Jam Performance
4:57Complimenting Larry David and Bobby's Coaching
5:52Bobby's Prophecy of Future Success
7:12Comics Unleashed Censorship and Byron Allen
8:09Trigger Songs and Comics Unleashed Water Slide
9:08Larry David's Courtesy Call and George Carlin Anecdote
10:27Experiences of Being Cut from Movies and Excluded from Premiereschapter1
12:29Movie Premiere Travel Budgets and Contracts
14:05Film Set Trailer Incident and Helix Sleep Adchapter2
14:54Film Set Trailer Incident and Helix Sleep Ad
15:42Helix Sleep Mattress Promotion
17:54Mad TV Table Reads and Prankschapter3
19:26Key and Peele Mad TV Connections
20:23Stressful Mad TV Table Reads
22:21Mad TV Table Read Pranks and Sketch Origins
25:09Key and Peele Success and MadTV Table Readschapter2
27:09Vintage Clothing and Cocky Banter
28:07Life on Mars Parody and Table Read Performances
30:19Mad TV Workplace Toxicity and Hiring Scandalschapter1
31:39South Park Animator Hired for Mad TV
34:04Mad TV Writer's False Sasha Baron Cohen Storychapter1
36:01Unraveling the Writer's False Identity
38:00Mad TV Employee Scandal and IMDb Storychapter1
40:08Imposter Scam and Bathmate Ad
41:58Social Media Rage Baiting and Domain Squattingchapter1
44:18Domain Squatting and Happy Birthday Rights
46:20Superstore Experience and Improv Explainedchapter4
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