The demand for standup in the eighties was created by how easy it was to exploit 'comedians' and create very cheap television programming.

He later moved to New York City and became part of the New York alternative comedy scene. " Initial station pickups include WBEZ Chicago and the Public Radio Remix service on SiriusXM. He hosted Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater for a year replacing Jon Stewart.

Maron has been a frequent guest on the Late Show with David Letterman and made more than 40 appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien more than any other stand-up performer. Marc Maron (pron.