StarTalk Larry Wilmore (Season 2, Episode 2)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 41 min | Talk-Show

StarTalk

Larry Wilmore (Season 2, Episode 2)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 41 min | Talk-Show

Larry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of science and comedy. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by his co-hosts: comedian Chuck Nice and Scott Weems, author of "Ha. The Science ...See moreLarry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of science and comedy. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by his co-hosts: comedian Chuck Nice and Scott Weems, author of "Ha. The Science of When We Laugh and Why." The three discuss the physiology of laughter, the mathematics of crafting jokes and the link between humor and creativity. Adding to the discussion, author Andy Weir patches into the studio to discuss the comedy in his book "The Martian" and Bill Nye presents an improve performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny. See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Johnathan Fernandez Self - Various Self - Various See fewer	Gossip Girl (2021)
Carrie McCrossen Self - Various Self - Various See fewer	Nameburger (2015)
Eugene Mirman Self - Co-Host / Self Self - Co-Host / Self See fewer	The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
Chuck Nice Self / Self - Co-host Self / Self - Co-host See fewer	The Week Of (2018)
Bill Nye Self Self See fewer	Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)
Neil deGrasse Tyson Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Larry Wilmore Self Self See fewer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001)