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ET for at least the next three months.
Based on that, Im guessing doingEverybodys Livewas a no-brainer.
What made you do this show anyway?Well, theres only one John Mulaney.
But you do look at data still, right?
These types of shows havealwaysgrown over time.
And again, there is nobody like John out there.
So we have a lot of confidence in him and in this new show.
How soon afterEverybodys in L.A.wrapped did you start talking to Mulaney about doing more?
But he came to this honestly.
What we did last May wasnt a pilot.
It was truly being done as a six-day show.
But we knew this was something thatwewere eager to do.
Youve hinted that this new show wont simply be a continuation of what John did last spring.
Well, I had to hit it one more time.
Is it the same on a series like this?
Or is there more of a collaboration?Well, first of all, Johns an exceptional collaborator.
So really, this is truly his show, his vision.
We sometimes hear about Netflix giving its producers notes based on what your data says about viewing habits.
What about the Los Angeles aspect of the show?
This is definitely a show being shot in L.A. that will feature the town as well.
Other than David Lettermans project, they didnt really stick.
Was it the live aspect of Mulaney that made you revisit the idea?
I mean, this show we werent looking for a show like this.
What about a live sketch show then?
Youve done great stuff on tape such asI Think You Should Leave.
Youre bringing upSNLand 50 years of some of the best television of all time.
Im sure we would love to one day be in that business.
But: No plans for it at this point.
I want to move on to whats maybe the biggest part of your portfolio at Netflix stand-up.
Youve got this huge library now that can feed that itch audiences have for stand-up.
Does having established that big library have an impact on how much you green-light now?
Or Mo Amer just released his comedy series last month and youre seeing more viewing on his old specials.
You also used to regularly make headlines for paying crazy sums of money to comics for their future specials.
Weve always bought shows that have been produced and put on Netflix.
I mean, for example, Chappelles first specials with us were produced before we purchased them.
Were just looking for the best specials out there for our members.
But I dont think the strategy has changed.
But what about your stand-up specials?
Our focus is having Netflix being the place where you come when you want to watch stand-up comedy.
Bert Kreischer sometimes feels like hes everywhere on the service.
You mentioned Bert Kreischer.
Bert Kreischer was just all over the NFL Christmas game.
We obviously talked about Mulaney.
Its something that were going to see more and more of.
Speaking of your competition, Im curious what you make of the overall market right now.
Weve seen Amazon dabble with stand-up and then sort of retreat.
HBO has a long legacy of specials.
And this year,Hulu is trying to spotlightone comic every month.
They even did a deal with Bill Burr, whos been a regular on Netflix.
I mean, first and foremost, were huge stand-up fans.
So all of these great comedians having homes is great.
Oftentimes different comedians go to different places like Nate Bargatze.
He went to Amazon and then came back to Netflix.
Was there a bidding war for Burrs latest special?
So yeah, I mean, there was definite interest in that.
And we look forward to working with him again down the line.
But has something changed on that front?
So we were thrilled to put out that special.
But there are no plans to work with Louis at this point, yeah.
