What’s the hardest job in Hollywood?
You might think it’s handling PR chores for Jonathan Majors or Ezra Miller. Good guess, but wrong.
Try hosting a major awards show telecast.
The greats made it look easy in days gone by. Think Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal and Steve Martin. They entertained millions, kept the material clean and enhanced the aura of the shows in question and their comic brands.
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And, best of all? No one complained the next day about a joke that “punched down” or targeted a protected group or class.
Now? It’s the cruelest job in Tinsel Town, a gig with more fine print than a bank loan.
Jo Koy learned this lesson the hard way.
The affable comic, known for humorously recreating his mother’s life lessons on stage, is a serious stand-up draw. He routinely plays arenas, not clubs, and last year headlined his first feature comedy,…
