Sarah Silverman in Podcasts
personAmerican comedian, actress, writer, and producer known for her stand-up, television, and film work.
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Sarah Silverman, welcome back to Fresh Air. I think this is a very meaningful and funny special, and I'm grateful that you did it. Oh, man, thank you. Thanks. Sarah, I don't remember you ever doing anything as emotional as this new special. What made you think about doing a special about your parents' death?
She regrets a few jokes she told in the past and later apologized for them. She has a new surprising comedy special, which I'll tell you about in a moment. But first, more about Sarah. She was a writer and featured performer for one season on Saturday Night Live. She played a writer on The Larry Sanders Show. From 2007 to 2010, she starred in the series The Sarah Silverman Program.
This is Fresh Air. I'm Terry Gross. I'm happy to say that comic writer and actor Sarah Silverman is back for a return visit. Her stand-up comedy is always original, brave, and funny. Whether it's talking about sex, abortion, being Jewish, racism, or just daily life, she's willing to take risks to make a point and make it funny.
Sarah Silverman's new comedy special Postmortem is streaming on Netflix. She spoke with Terry Gross. Our rock critic, Ken Tucker, has been listening to new music, looking for something that's not just entertainment. He thinks he's found it in two new albums by musicians who are both influenced by country and folk music, but who otherwise could not be more different.
Sarah Silverman, it's been such a pleasure to talk with you again. And, you know, I'm sorry about the loss of your parents. Thank you. Thank you. So be well and thank you. Oh, man, thank you.
We're listening to Terry's interview with Sarah Silverman. Her new comedy special, Postmortem, is streaming on Netflix. We'll hear more of their conversation after a short break. I'm Sam Brigger, and this is Fresh Air Weekend.
Sarah Silverman, welcome back to Fresh Air. I think this is a very meaningful and funny special, and I'm grateful that you did it. Thank you. Sarah, I don't remember you ever doing anything as emotional as this new special. What made you think about doing a special about your parents' death?
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