Giving Him Some ‘Respect’: The Story of Rodney Dangerfield

Published on 03/20/2018
ADVERTISEMENT

The Rodney Dangerfield Institute Of Comedy

Since June 2017, the LA City College Theathre Academy began hosting The Rodney Dangerfield Institute of Comedy. This stand-up class consists of four classes taught by comedian Joanie Coyote (Joanie Willgues). The Rodney Dangerfield Institute was founded in cooperation with his widow, Joan Dangerfield. She also serves as the honorary chair of the Advisory Board.

The Rodney Dangerfield Institute Of Comedy

The Rodney Dangerfield Institute Of Comedy

ADVERTISEMENT

Howard Stern Interview

Dangerfield interviewed with Howard Stern on May 25th of 2004. In this interview, the comedian who was raised Jewish, revealed that he’s a “logical” atheist. This came in response to Stern’s question if Dangerfield believed in any afterlife. He added to his answer, “We’re apes––do apes go anyplace?”

Howard Stern Interview

Howard Stern Interview

ADVERTISEMENT