Tom Leopold (September 4, 2013)

Conversation #68, recorded on September 4th 2013. Tom Leopold is a comedy writer, performer and producer. He wrote for the legendary NATIONAL LAMPOON RADIO HOUR, and later the great sitcoms of NBC's Must See TV including SEINFELD, CHEERS, WILL & GRACE. Leopold also helped create unique one-off series like THE TV SHOW, J EDGAR: THE MUSICAL, EXPLOSION BUS, and THE CHEVY CHASE SHOW. He's written two books, is a frequent guest on Harry Shearer's LE SHOW, hosts his own radio program and frequently collaborates with fellow comedy geniuses Christopher Guest, Paul Shaffer, Michael McKean and Jonathan Katz. Tom Leopold appeared here to promote his one-man show A COMEDY WRITER FINDS GOD. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.