Ilana Glazer on Broad City, Parenting, and Stand-Up Comedy

Mike BirbigliaMarch 17, 202448 min39,731 views

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The Genesis of Broad City

💡 Broad City began as 35 short films created over two years, born from a desire to make their own thing after rejections from UCB's Harold team.
🔑 A pivotal moment was Amy Poehler's agreement to feature in a web series episode, signaling the project's significant potential.
🚀 The series order from Comedy Central was a major milestone, though it followed an initial sale to FX that was later canceled.
✨ The show's success was a

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