Bob Saget Gets Serious
Longtime comedian weighs in on the power of
cultural taboos
Reported and produced by Rebecca Tapscott
Comedians have consistently shocked and entertained their audiences by breaking taboos. Long-time comedian Bob Saget is well positioned to explain how crude comedy impacts culture. While Saget has extensive experience in clean, family humor from his role as Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom "Full House," his real passion has always been for edgy and cutting-edge comedy.
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Saget's shocking and prominent performance in the 2005 movie documentary, the Aristocrats, solidified this new reputation.
Since the end of the show in 1995, Saget has used his experience on "Full House" to fuel his comedy routines.
52-year-old Saget currently narrates the CBS show, "How I Met Your Mother." I spoke with him from his home in L.A. about how his career as a comedian has developed, and how vulgar and crude comedy can constitute art. He also shared his views on George Carlin's influence on modern comedy.
Production assistance from Julia Simon.