AUTHOR: Joe wrote and produced comedy/talk shows for over fifteen years and won four Emmys. He reveals his proven methods in the one-of-a-kind insider's guide "Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV." Joe takes you step-by-step through the process of writing each type of comedy piece in the late-night TV playbook.

TV WRITER/PRODUCER: Joe was a head writer for David Letterman, Caroline Rhea, and Jay Leno. His other writer/producer credits include staff positions on "In Living Color," situation comedies like "Doctor, Doctor," and "Monk." He also wrote and produced pilots for Fox, Columbia, Paramount, Comedy Central, and USA.

AI ENTREPRENEUR: Joe is Founder-President of Twenty Lane Media, LLC, a company dedicated to reimagining creativity. He invented Witscript, an AI-powered app that improvises original, contextually integrated jokes (U.S. Patent Nos. 10,642,939; 10,878,817; and 11,080,485).

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Joke About a 60-Year-Old Model

Setup: This model was discovered at age 60 Punch Line: They call her Model T. Writer: Larry Kirschner Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About Melania Trump’s Birthday

Setup: Trump says he’s been too busy to get Melania a birthday present Punch Line: Too busy to be with Melania is the birthday present. Writer: S.J. Newman Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About Nicolas Cage Quitting Acting

Setup: Nicolas Cage Is Reportedly Quitting Acting in Three or Four Years Punch Line: I didn’t know he started. Writer: Peter Yatteau Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About Beds in the Cargo Hold

Setup: Airbus Beds Allow Passengers to Sleep in the Cargo Hold Punch Line: Great, now I can discover my luggage isn’t on the flight before I land. Writer: Margaret Hennebach Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About ESPN+

Setup: ESPN Says New Streaming Service, ‘ESPN+,’ Will Launch April 12 Punch Line: It combines the excitement of Saturday afternoon TV with the thrill of wondering if what you’re watching is actually a sport. Writer: John Mahone Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About Trump Attacking Amazon

Setup: Trump Attacks Amazon, Saying It Does Not Pay Enough Taxes Punch Line: And if Donald Trump knows anything about anything, it’s about not paying enough taxes. Writer: Nicholas Zike Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About an Attack on McDonald’s

Setup: Man Attacks Golden Arches at McDonald’s say Police Punch Line: Authorities charged him with a McDemeanor. Writer: Seamus Kirst Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About a Dog with Braces

Setup: This Dog Couldn’t Close His Mouth, So He Got Braces Punch Line: Finally, a situation where a dog’s bite was literally worse than his bark. Writer: Brett Anders Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About Abstinence-Only Education

Setup: Amid stories of Trump’s alleged past sexual activity, admin focuses on abstinence-only education Punch Line: This abstinence presentation contains graphic photos of Trump having sex and is proven 100% effective. Writer: Catt Crawford Joe’s analysis of the joke

Joke About a “9 to 5” Remake

Setup: A ‘9 to 5’ Remake with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton Might Happen Punch Line: It will be called “Working to 95”. Writer: Ruben Anthony Joe’s analysis of the joke