Episode 57: How to Be Funny on TV

In this episode of Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell pull back the curtain on one of comedy’s trickiest transitions, being funny on television. From awkward local morning shows to national network appearances, they share the lessons, blunders, and behind-the-scenes chaos that come with performing under the lights.Vince recounts his early TV spots, from a White Sox commercial that tested his patience to an unforgettable (and unintentionally painful) morning-show trivia segment. Dobie walks us through the nerves, pressure, and redemption of his national debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, a story equal parts inspiring and humbling.Together, they offer an honest look at what really goes into being “camera-ready,” why being likable matters more than being perfect, and how to recover when the cameras catch your worst moment.Key Points Discussed:Why “be funny” is the worst way to start a TV interviewHow to handle awkward or unprepared hostsVince’s lessons from bombing on live morning TVDobie’s behind-the-scenes story from Craig FergusonThe evolution from radio to TV to social-media comedyWhat to wear, what to expect, and what to learn from every appearanceWhy the best thing you can do on camera is be yourself