Do they think that because we don't have the slurry that is generally Saturday Night Live that we don't have anything? We tried Saturday/Friday Night things in the 80s, I think, and realised they weren't any good, so did different things.
Perhaps one of the stepping stones to proper stand up could be radio. They could have things that showcased different acts, and perhaps sponsor a new comedians competition, and even combine comedic talents in radio panel shows. Very special people might even get to see them being recorded. OR! They could have a place, perhaps initially in London and then perhaps in other large cities as well, and it would be a place where acts went to get known, like a one stop shop for comedy, and they could call it "The Funny Shop".
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Perhaps one of the stepping stones to proper stand up could be radio. They could have things that showcased different acts, and perhaps sponsor a new comedians competition, and even combine comedic talents in radio panel shows. Very special people might even get to see them being recorded. OR! They could have a place, perhaps initially in London and then perhaps in other large cities as well, and it would be a place where acts went to get known, like a one stop shop for comedy, and they could call it "The Funny Shop".