Ep 55. Comedian Russell Peters On 'Deported' World Tour, Amazon Prime Special, & Fatherhood
- TV14
- November 20, 2019
On this episode of Larry King Now, veteran comedian Russell Peters joins Larry to discuss his latest comedy tour 'Deported', which sees him explore his Indian roots and diaspora. Peters, who has been hailed as one of the funniest comedians in the world, opens up about how his experiences growing up in Canada has shaped his unique style of humor and how family plays a big role in his comedy.
The conversation delves into Peters' Amazon Prime special 'Deported', which was filmed in Mumbai, India, where Peters performs to a sold-out crowd of 15,000. Peters shares his delight in being able to do a special for the Indian audience, which he emphasizes was a different crowd altogether due to the cultural differences, and how it was one of the biggest highlights of his career. He also talks about how he incorporated Indian culture into his comedy, which helped him to connect with the audience.
Fatherhood is another topic of discussion as Peters reveals how being a parent has impacted his comedy and life. He talks about his children's reaction to his comedy and how the responsibility of being a dad has shaped his approach to material.
Throughout the episode, Peters discusses his career as a comedian, how he's managed to remain relevant and the challenges he's faced as a person of color in the industry. The conversation also covers a wide range of subjects from cancel culture, his love for Indian food, to how being the face of the tourism campaign for the Philippines has impacted his life.
Peters is known for his lightning-fast wit, irreverent humor and ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. In this episode, he showcases his humor, while also giving insight into his thought process and creativity.
Overall, this episode of Larry King Now offers an entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the world's leading comedians. Peters' charisma and humor shine through as he shares his experiences, thoughts, and reflections on his life and career.
