His virtuosity endures, even as his age begins to dictate not just the content of his comedy but its form.
Beyond even more accessible dramas, though, the sexual content of classic comedies such as The Graduate (1967), Carnal Knowledge (1971), 10 (1979) and the work of Woody Allen at his '70s peak seems gone forever (not too mention those films' dark undercurrents).
C.K. is on tour now, and the contents of that comedy tour probably will be turned into a standup special down the road, but in the early part of 2013 will be devoted to writing the new season, which should start shooting in September.
Jack Black is creating a raft of comedy content specifically for the internet, including a possible Tenacious D animated web series, as the US actor believes such "nuggets" lend themselves well to online video and mobile formats.
Joe Lewis, head of comedy content for Amazon Studios, said in an interview that production costs were "comparable to HBO, Showtime, Netflix or any other premium network".
"Alright TV will offer first rate buzz-worthy content in the areas of comedy, reality, self-help, music, and talk that promises to empower and entertain family audiences of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds," Edmonds said in a press release.
YouTube has long been known as a home for edgy videos filled with pranks and potentially offensive content, made in the name of comedy or freedom of expression.
It may have been a strategic move by awards season maestro Harvey Weinstein that thrust mental health into the spotlight rather than the boy-girl content of David O. Russell's romantic comedy about a bipolar man (Bradley Cooper) recently released from a mental institution who battles against his own instincts to find love with a fellow neurotic (Jennifer Lawrence).
The show is never content to settle for one kind of comedy, but "Enlisted" never feels tonally jarring or indecisive, nor does it feel frantic or overstuffed.
As for new original content, Stan will be filming a series of comedy specials in Melbourne later this year.
