July 27, 2025
Ellenville, NY
From Borscht Belt to Big Time: Inside Television's Comedy Factory | Sunday - 12:30PM
The Catskills once rang with the crackling energy of Borscht Belt comedy—fast-paced, fearless, and wildly influential. That legacy lives on in the writers’ rooms of television’s most iconic shows, where timing is king and every laugh is earned.
Join comedy veterans Eddie Brill (Late Show with David Letterman), J.R. Havlan (The Daily Show), Rich Francese (Saturday Night Live), and Periel Aschenbrand, a bold voice in today's comedy and podcasting worlds, as they take you behind the scenes of TV’s toughest and funniest creative spaces. Hear what it takes to write the jokes that keep America laughing.
Duration 1 hour
Featuring:
Eddie Brill
J.R. Havlan
Rich Francese
Periel Aschenbrand