Examining Comedian Cathy Ladman

Published: July 21, 2022, 4 a.m.

Having an eating disorder is nothing to laugh at, still, comedian Cathy Ladman turned her personal journey into a one-woman show to share her story to inspire anyone who has never felt good enough.

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My guest, Cathy Ladman and I discuss:

  • The comedy album that inspired her, Examining Doctors w/Mike Nichols and Elaine May
  • Discovering the power of making people laugh at a very young age
  • Meeting Mike Nichols, being cast in two of his movies, and doing his comedy routine with Cathy
  • The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson - 9 times!
  • Past comedy opener, Jimmy Falloon
  • Cathy shares a bunch of stories about Paul Reiser
  • I explain HBO's The Boys to Cathy
  • Cathy gives an impromptu Elvis movie review
  • Cathy talks about dating Jerry Seinfeld (way before either was in comedy)
  • The Aristocrats w/Sue Kolinsky and how it sparked a Bob Saget resurgence\xa0
  • Cathy's one-woman show: Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? A comedian takes on anorexia
  • The Hokey Pokey and what it's all about
  • Writing on Rosanne and King of Queens
  • Guesting on Modern Family, Mad Men, and her experiences on Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • Cathy shares a dream she had about Larry David
  • The Three Stoogettes and almost being sued by the Howard estate.\xa0

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You're going to love my conversation with Cathy Ladman!

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Our Guest, Cathy Ladman

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