#154 - Crafting Jokes for TV, Writing for Icons, & Ben Alper’s Comedy Secrets!

In Episode 154 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with legendary comedy writer Ben Alper. Ben has crafted jokes for icons like Joan Rivers, Jay Leno, and David Letterman, and is the author of two hilarious books, "Thank You For Not Talking: A Laughable Look At Introverts" and "Live From the Beginning of Time: Late Night Comedy Monologues Through the Ages." We dive into some incredible stories, including the time Ben received a handwritten letter from Bob Newhart, my favorite joke from his book, his morning writing routine, and his unique approach to pitching jokes to Jay Leno. Ben’s word of choice for the episode is "enigma," and it couldn’t be more fitting! Don't miss this conversation with one of comedy's great minds. Like, comment, and subscribe for more! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Go Buy Ben's Books! https://www.bennettalper.com/ Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 #BenAlper #ComedyWriter #BobNewhart #JayLeno #DavidLetterman #ComedyLegends #Podcast #TheJohnnyRogersShow #Enigma