Taylor Tomlinson Is Back Where She Started
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Tomlinson, a stand-up comedian who began performing at 16 on the church comedy circuit, has evolved her material significantly, as showcased in her fourth Netflix special, "Prodigal Daughter," which addresses religion with nuance and affection.
- Tomlinson reflected on the challenges and benefits of starting her career in clean comedy venues like churches and corporate gigs, noting that performing clean early on strengthened her writing skills despite the financial sacrifices involved.
- She discussed her tough decision to leave hosting CBS's late-night show "After Midnight" to focus on stand-up, citing the difficulty of balancing touring, press, and health issues, and expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the show and the broader decline of traditional late-night formats.
- Tomlinson revealed
