Mort Sahl
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Morton Lyon Sahl
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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May 11 1927 -
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Mort Sahl was arguably the most influential comedian of the postwar era;
a provocative political satirist, he singlehandedly revolutionized the
comedy medium to create an art form with a scope and impact far beyond
mere slapstick and gags. Sahl's conversational, free-associative style —
an amalgam of anecdotes, one-liners, and pithy asides — forever
elevated the standup stage from its humble, toothless beginnings into a
respected forum for eye-opening social commentary, and in the process
opened the door for future legends ranging from Lenny Bruce to George
Carlin to Woody Allen.
01 Mort Sahl - NPR Last Laughs With Terry Gross 20:14
Similar Artists: George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Dick Gregory, Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black, Bill Hicks, Al Franken
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