David Letterman comedy booker fired for saying female comics aren’t ‘authentic’


According to a report by the New York Post, Eddie Brill, who served as David Letterman’s comedy booker on The Late Show, has been fired as a result of his comments in a recent profile by the New York Times, in which he said: “There are a lot less female comics who are authentic. I see a lot of female comics who, to please an audience, will act like men.”

Brill, who held his position as booker for The Late Show for 10 years, will reportedly still be involved in the show as a “warm up” for the studio audience ahead of the telecast. The Post reports that Brill’s now-vacant position will be filled in by a small group of producers.

Brill’s comments were perceived by some to be an attack on the idea that female comics are just as funny as men, but not everyone thinks the comments should have been taken so seriously, including stand-up comedian Lisa Lampanelli.

“I was really surprised and unhappy about that,” Lampanelli commented to the Post. “It’s funny how you can get fired for an opinion. He should be allowed to say what he wants.”

Do you think that Brill deserved to be fired?

Source: New York Post

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