Berman presses back against sick comedy label
Berman campaigns against labeling his act sick comedy, arguing humor targets shared embarrassments and fears. He defines sick comedy as poking fun at cripples or typhoons killing thousands, insisting his monologue exposes personal foibles for audience recognition. Mort Sahl Elaine May and Mike Nichols are noted as satire specialists with distinct styles.
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Comedian Berman to Appear on Grammys NBC Special
The comedian Berman will perform a bit on NBC during a Sunday Showcase at the Grammys ceremony. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presents the awards in a televised segment likely to reach a wide audience.
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