Carlos Mencia ACA Oral History, February 15, 2007.

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Carlos Mencia ACA Oral History, February 15, 2007.

Title: Carlos Mencia ACA Oral History, February 15, 2007.

Creator: Mencia, Carlos

Creator: Dana, Bill, 1924-2017

Creator: Matz, Jenni

Creator: Emerson College. American Comedy Archives

Record Type: digital moving image formats

Record Type: oral histories (literary works)

Date: 2007-02-15

Description: In his one-hour interview for the American Comedy Archives at Emerson College, Carlos Mencia talks about growing up in East Los Angeles, and how his early experiences shaped his comedy. He describes developing his racially based stand-up act, and finding healing in making people laugh at our differences. He recounts working with his writers on his show 'Mind of Mencia,' and gives his reaction to political correctness in comedy. Mencia discusses how humor evolves over time, as well as his use of "blue" material in his act. He speaks at length about accusations of his having stolen jokes from other comedians, and sums up his career. Bill Dana and Jenni Matz conducted the interview on February 15, 2007 in Hollywood, CA. Additional topics covered include: Advice, Diversity in Television, Historic Events and Social Change, Minorities, Television Industry, and Comedy Series. Other shows mentioned during the interview include 'Mind of Mencia' and 'Seinfeld.'

Extent: 01:14:55

Subject: Career development

Subject: Comedians

Subject: Minorities

Subject: Television broadcasting

Subject: Seinfeld, Jerry

Collection: Bill Dana Oral History Interview Collection (ACC-MSS 002), 1L

Location: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections

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Language: English

Identifier: acc_mss002_mencia_2007_02_15.mp4

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