Joe Toplyn began his television career on the writing staff of Late Night with David Letterman. He went on to become co-head writer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and head writer of Late Show with David Letterman. His other writing credits include the sketch show In Living Color, several si.... more
Joe Toplyn began his television career on the writing staff of Late Night with David Letterman. He went on to become co-head writer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and head writer of Late Show with David Letterman. His other writing credits include the sketch show In Living Color, several situation comedies, and the comedic detective show Monk. In addition to his four Emmy® wins, Toplyn is honored to have received over a dozen Emmy® nominations.
Joe Toplyn's Projects
Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes, and O
Four-time Emmy® winner Joe Toplyn has written and produced comedy/talk shows for over fifteen years.... more