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David Zucker: Hollywood Director Explains The 15 Rules of Comedy | How I Write

David Zucker: Hollywood Director Explains The 15 Rules of Comedy | How I Write

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I interviewed David Zucker, the director behind Airplane!, Naked
Gun, and some of the funniest movies ever made. What makes this
conversation fascinating isn't just the behind the scenes stories,
but how he breaks down comedy writing like a science. We talked
about his specific rules for making people laugh, his "flywheel
theory" of pacing that keeps audiences laughing non-stop, and why
they test-screened Airplane! so many times. If you want to
understand what actually makes something funny, whether you're
writing, performing, or just curious about the craft, this
conversation will show you the discipline and technique behind
comedy that looks effortless. Enjoy! Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m
a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one
of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time
in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a
global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their
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