Hank manipulates Darlene into agreeing to do a Playboy spread and Larry worries about appearing in Architectural Digest.
WAR
30.8
Wins Above Replacement
“Broadcast Nudes” ranks #49 of 90 The Larry Sanders Show episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 75.6 — Great. The episode packs 36 scored jokes at 1.7 per minute, averaging 7.0 on craft and 6.7 on impact, with Hank landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.
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Top Jokes
Your dad's Passed away, right?
Hank: We think so. We're not sure. He left when I was 7.
Artie Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy Artie: Standing Next to Hank, You'll come off Like carl sagan.
Artie Character Comedy Observational Darlene: I wore the Hank's look Around cafe t-shirt In the main shot. It's a little ripped, But you can still read it.
Darlene Character Comedy Visual Gag Callback Larry: Jesus, did you see how Hank Was all over hefner? He did everything But hump his leg.
Larry Observational Character Comedy All Jokes — 36 analyzed
Show all ↓ Hide ↑ Larry: Yeah. We've All seen her.
Larry Observational Cringe/Discomfort ★ Rewatch Larry: Hey is all you need.
Larry Observational Character Comedy You have A little hair there Coming down.
Hank: In my bedroom In a box next to my bed, I have every tape Of every playboy after dark Ever made.
Hank Cringe/Discomfort Character Comedy ★ Rewatch Hank: That would be a hoot to Be invited to one of those.
Hank Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Larry: Jesus, did you see how Hank Was all over hefner? He did everything But hump his leg.
Larry Observational Character Comedy Artie: You must have Looked away.
Artie Deadpan/Understatement Callback Callback Artie: You could Stand on the roof And watch Angie dickinson Sunbathe.
Artie Observational Character Comedy Artie: This is A mediterranean ficus. It's a very classy plant. Look perfect By your fireplace.
Larry: Think so?
Artie: Yes. No.
After many years Of trying, Hank Kingsley is going To appear in playboy.
Hank Irony/Sarcasm Character Comedy Hank: Actually, it's not The interview. It's a feature about women Who work in television.
But, Hank, You're a man.
Hank: Right, But you're a woman.
Hank: I-i didn't ask, But I would assume, yeah.
Hank Cringe/Discomfort Character Comedy Your dad's Passed away, right?
Hank: We think so. We're not sure. He left when I was 7.
Artie Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy Francine: Well, you asking me To move in with you?
Larry: [Laughs] Yes, in my own 'I can't believe I did it That way myself' way. Yes, I am. I guess.
Francine: That's a head Carved out of rock. This looks like The junior suite In the four seasons.
Larry: Thank you. Jeannie and I met there.
Artie Deadpan/Understatement Character Comedy Phil: You know, the more I hear about this, It sounds to me Like there's Little difference Between Hank And the amazing clifford. Clifford probably Dresses better.
They were on her desk In a big envelope With a playboy Bunny on it.
We just thought It was a new issue.
Larry: Larry's stunned silence and laugh after seeing the photos
Larry Reaction Beat Visual Gag ★ Rewatch Hank: We're not talking about hustler or penthouse Or swank or juggs Or screw!
Hank Escalation Character Comedy Artie: Shouting out the names Of some of this country's Finest men's publications Outside the ladies' crapper Is not low profile.
Artie Callback Character Comedy Callback Darlene: If you think It's so great, Show everyone your tits.
Darlene Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Hank: I'll look like Harvey korman.
Hank Character Comedy Observational Artie: Just Larry and me In a decorating magazine? People might get The wrong idea. I would.
Artie Character Comedy Observational Larry: You're gonna be disappointed. You'll see.
Larry Observational Character Comedy Artie: Standing Next to Hank, You'll come off Like carl sagan.
Artie Character Comedy Observational Artie: I've got a face That cracks mirrors. That's why I'm a producer.
Artie Character Comedy Observational Hank: That magazine Was built on ideas Like 'the sidekick's Sidekick,' And it is not A circa 1975 idea. It is money In the bank, frank!
Hank Character Comedy Cringe/Discomfort Darlene: You see, it's very Hard to pose nude And wear a t-shirt At the same time. In fact, It's downright Impossible.
Darlene Observational Deadpan/Understatement Artie: Oh, I'm sorry, Hank. It's america's loss.
Artie Irony/Sarcasm Character Comedy Photographer: Might be fun to get you And Hank on the couch.
Artie: This is fucking Bad timing That darlene's Article came out The same day As yours.
Artie Observational Character Comedy Darlene: I wore the Hank's look Around cafe t-shirt In the main shot. It's a little ripped, But you can still read it.
Darlene Character Comedy Visual Gag Callback Hank: There was a small grease fire At the site last night. No, no. It's only Going to push us back About, oh, 10 months.
Hank Escalation Character Comedy Hank: Those fuckers. Fuckers!
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