Bonus Weekend Podcast: George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Judd Apatow

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 21, 2017

We know that this weekend, around the country and around the world, emotions are running high. So we thought, for this week’s Bonus Weekend Podcast, we could take a break from the current Presidential coverage, and revisit some of our favorite interviews with comedians In 1999, Leonard spoke with the late Joan Rivers about her latest book “Don't Count the Candles.” In 2001, the late George Carlin joined Leonard in studio to talk about his book “Napalm and Silly Putty.” And in 2012, Judd Apatow talked about finding humor in daily life, as well as his creative process for his uniquely comedic movies.

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