Franklin and Kate sat down with comedy legend Ed Helms to explore his journey from Saturday Night Live-fueled interest in high school, to performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade as a young adult to making waves on The Daily Show during the George W. Bush era. They discuss how those experiences shaped his perspective on political comedy today, dive into his roles in blockbuster hits like Vacation and The Hangover trilogy, and chat about his Netflix project, Coffee & Kareem. Plus, don’t miss the surprising twist: Ed Helms isn’t just a comedic genius—he’s also a talented bluegrass musician.

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This conversation was recoreded in 2020. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. 

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+Coffee & Kareem: https://www.netflix.com/title/80220009 

+Upright Citizens Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com 

+The Daily Show: http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah.