On today’s show, one of Madison Avenue's top ad men recalls some of the deals from his 45-year career that made him laugh out loud. Later on, Amy Sedaris tells us about her new movie: “Strangers with Candy.” And a new documentary captures the competitive spirit of high school baseball in Japan. Plus: on this week’s Please Explain, two Psychology professors describe the evolution of humor and laughter.
Amy Sedaris on the Traumas of High School
Amy Sedaris tells us about her new movie, “Strangers with Candy,” a comedy about a 46-year-old ex-junkie who returns to high school to start her life over.
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High School Baseball in Japan
Producer Alex Shear and director/editor Kenneth Eng describe their P.O.V. documentary “Kokoyakyu,” the competitive world of high school baseball in Japan.
Please Explain: Laughter and Humor
This week’s Please Explain is a true laughing matter--we’ll explore the psychology and evolution of humor with Professors Robert Provine and Jyotsna Vaid.
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