Lenny Bruce
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min
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Episode description
In the world of stand-up comedy, Lenny Bruce was undoubtedly a trailblazer.
The list of comedians that have cited his work as an influence is longer than his rap sheet, which is riddled with obscenity charges.
Despite his comedic brilliance, his outspoken attitude and penchant for pushing the envelope would end up getting him blacklisted from television and banned from performing in nearly every comedy club in America.
This week, we're asking the question: is Lenny Bruce the worst?
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