In this first season of the BCR Interview Hour, it has been my intention to show listeners the history of Boston comedy from vaudeville to the 80s Comedy Boom. In episode 7, I spoke with Frank Cullen about vaudeville. And the first episodes set the table for Boston’s big bang, with comedians like Mike Donovan, Tony V, Paula Poundstone, and Sean Morey, C…
BCR On Demand - BCR Interview Hour S1EP8: Publicist, Author, and Comedy Historian Jeff Abraham
Talking old school Boston comedy - Fred Allen, Harry Einstein, Rusty Warren, Tom Lehrer, Frank Fontaine, Bill Dana, and Norm Crosby
Jun 25, 2025
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Boston Comedy Radio Interview Hour
How did Boston become a comedy town, and what is the scene like today? The BCR Interview Hour tells the story of Boston comedy past and present through interviews with comedians, bookers, historians, and journalists who help make Boston's scene.
Boston Comedy Radio streams over 100 years of recorded comedy 24/7 at www.bostoncomedyradio.com or through the Live365 app!
How did Boston become a comedy town, and what is the scene like today? The BCR Interview Hour tells the story of Boston comedy past and present through interviews with comedians, bookers, historians, and journalists who help make Boston's scene.
Boston Comedy Radio streams over 100 years of recorded comedy 24/7 at www.bostoncomedyradio.com or through the Live365 app! Listen on
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