Montreal, Canada, hosts the annual “Just For Laughs” festival this weekend. A swarm of comedians from around the world descends on the city for hundreds of shows. Joining The Takeaway from Montreal to talk about the festival is Steve Heisler, a contributor to The Onion’s A/V club, and Andy Kindler, a writer and comedian and a veteran of the festival.
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