How do comedians in L.A. make a living?

The question of how comedians get paid has persisted for decades, especially after the boom of '80s comedy clubs crashed, but is even more dire emerging from COVID-19.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 8, 2023 Commentary: How do comedians in L.A. make a living? From low-wage performances to work stoppage due to the writers' strike, local comedians talk about the obstacles that come with making a living from writing and creating funny stuff for a living. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Chris Licht ousted as CNN chairman as network faces leadership crisis Veteran executive Amy Entelis will be oversee operations at the cable news channel as part of a transition team. Licht's reign lasted 13 months. SHARE       READ MORE Amazon explores ad-supported tier for Prime Video streaming service Amazon is exploring an ad-supported tier for its streaming service Prime Video, after other rivals including Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have touted lower-cost subscription plans to boost revenue. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Column: Ed Asner warned us about Hollywood's summer of labor unrest 40 years ago After the 1980 actors' strike, Asner criticized the final deal. As the actors consider walking out alongside writers, his reasons why seem prescient. SHARE       READ MORE The return of Vidiots could alter L.A.'s moviegoing map for good L.A.'s reopened Vidiots, both a theater and video store, hopes to inject a sense of shared commitment and community into the local film scene. SHARE       READ MORE Tupac Shakur gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame nearly 3 decades after his death More than 25 years after his death, Tupac Shakur received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. SHARE       READ MORE Can Hollywood's abusive culture really change? One author's proposal to 'Burn It Down' In "Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood," veteran industry reporter Maureen Ryan documents abuses great and small. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US