Maybe that’s why they call it the good old days
Top stand-up comic of the 1970’s, selling out arenas with his special brand of comedy: Steve Martin
Top stand-up comic of the 2000’s, selling out arenas with his special brand of comedy: Dane Cook
I guess people in the 70’s also thought disco was great, so it’s not like they had impeccable taste. Still, it’s worth thinking about why America’s taste in stand-up went from something irreverant and different to something so bland.
