The Story of a Failed Pilot: Behind the Scenes with Bill Burr

🎬Bill and James talk about their failed pilot and the challenges they faced in getting it picked up.

🌟Bill reflects on his journey in comedy and the obstacles he had to overcome to get where he is today.

😂Bill shares a funny anecdote about a disastrous college gig and how he handled a difficult audience.

🎭James asks Bill about his upcoming arena tour and the excitement of performing in front of large audiences.

💼Bill discusses the challenges of being a comedian and the perseverance required to succeed in the industry.

What was the failed pilot about?

—The failed pilot was about a sportscaster who had fallen from grace and was trying to make a comeback.

Did Bill and James get along during the filming of the pilot?

—Bill and James had a great time filming the pilot, despite some creative differences.

Why didn't the pilot get picked up?

—Bill believes the pilot was ahead of its time and may have been too real for television at the time.

What is Bill's upcoming arena tour called?

—Bill's upcoming tour is called the Bill Burr Arena Tour.

What was the note Bill received during a college gig?

—During a college gig, a woman handed Bill a note asking him to wrap up his set in five minutes.

00:08Bill Burr and James Corden discuss their failed pilot and the challenges they faced.

00:29Bill reflects on his comedy career and the obstacles he had to overcome.

01:46Bill shares a funny anecdote about a disastrous college gig.

02:13James asks Bill about his upcoming arena tour.

02:27Bill talks about the challenges of being a comedian.