[Dean]

Dime a dozen today? I would bet the number of Comedy clubs in the 80s was astronomical compared to today. There was an Improv on every corner and any bar with a microphone was a "comedy club".

I think you are right that there are more media opportunities today, but that doesn't mean more comedians or places to perform.

There are big stars in both eras and we are not going to agree on who is better than who so I won't try.

Given the larger media opportunities, where are the enduring acts of today? Do you honestly believe we will be talking about any of your list 20-30 years from now, much less have them making movies and appearing on the then equivalent of Leno/Letterman???

Oh, I hate to tell you, but Seinfeld is an 80s comedian who has endured and thrived in more modern times as are Williams and Murphy whether you like them or not.