Paul Zimmerman on Letterman, March 24, 1983

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Channel: Don Giller · 2016 · Education

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"King of Comedy" writer Paul Zimmerman tried a new career in stand-up on March 24, 1983. It went so well that a week later, April 1, the show's videotape was crushed by a steamroller.

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