Josh Johnson doesn't think TikTok will kill TV
Two decades ago, a comedian's "big break" might have been getting a network TV sitcom. Today, many comics can find just as many viewers on YouTube or TikTok as they could have on television.
I would have thought that modern comedians wouldn't see much value in being on TV. But last week, I had a conversation with comedian Josh Johnson that made me think otherwise.
Johnson is one of the most successful comedians online today. Videos of his stand-up sets reacting to the news of the week regularly receive millions of views. But he is also a staple on Comedy Central's The Daily Show – and in the last few weeks, he was promoted to be one of the programme's co-hosts.
Johnson was adamant that legacy platforms like television still carry immense value for comedians. It was a really thought-provoking discussion – I'd encourage you to watch (or read) some more of it below.
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