American Masters S4E7: Mort Sahl: Shaping Laughter
- Aired: 1989-09-18
- Time: 21:00:00
- Runtime: 90 minutes
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Overview
In his trademark V-neck sweater, with the day's newspaper tucked under his arm, Mort Sahl has satirized — and entertained — presidents from Eisenhower to Clinton. He revolutionized the world of stand-up comedy with a fresh combination of political awareness, fearless criticism of the government, and a willingness to draw on personal experience.