Rich Vos on Tough Crowd, Opie and Anthony, and Patrice O'Neal

The Legacy of Tough Crowd and Opie and Anthony

• 💡 Tough Crowd and Opie and Anthony are highlighted as pivotal shows for comedy, allowing comedians to be themselves and "go wild."
• 🎯 The format of Opie and Anthony is praised for giving comedians the "reins" and fostering an environment where anything could happen, like Rich Vos smacking cake out of Anthony's hand.
• 🎭 The possibility of bringing back Tough Crowd with hosts like Colin Quinn and Norton is discussed, emphasizing the fun and natural chemistry.

Memorable Moments on Opie and Anthony

• 🎤 A particularly wild segment involved bringing Marion Barry, the former mayor of Washington D.C., onto the show and questioning him about smoking crack.
• 🤣 Another funny incident involved Pete Rose and Bobby Kelly, with Vos humorously describing walking past them and commenting on their appearance.
• 🎙️ The transition of Opie and Anthony to XM is described as a groundbreaking moment, akin to "green room talk for the whole world."

Friendship and Rivalry with Patrice O'Neal

• 🤝 Rich Vos recounts bringing Patrice O'Neal onto Opie and Anthony, noting O'Neal's initial playful criticism of how he was brought in.
• 🚗 A humorous exchange is detailed where O'Neal trashed Vos's Rolex and Porsche, leading to a debate about the cost of their respective vehicles.
• 🎭 Vos and O'Neal shared a memorable audition for an ABC sitcom where their inability to connect with each other led to them being kicked out, which they found hilariously funny.
• 🎤 The unlikelihood of Vos getting a sitcom was a running joke, making any audition failure feel like a confirmation of the expected outcome.