so what......do you read that i said as long as topicality doesnt limit the joke

Bruce Vilanch writes jokes for the biggest comic for award shows. they do his material.

so why couldnt a comedian 50 years from now do observational humor that isnt limited by outdatedness...steal from the pros of today....or do it with the consent of the estate for a fee.

so yeah jokes with references to TV guide, nixon, judge wopner, et al would be avoided. But there is still plenty of meat on the bone left .