Comedian Katherine Blanford has drawn material from her experience as a nanny, which she describes as the “true confessions of a washed-up pediatric waste management specialist.” She also tells war stories from the front lines of brunch. The Atlanta-based comedian has opened for comics, including Jeff Foxworthy, David Spade and Demetri Martin. Lanford recently made her TV debut on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” promoting her new comedy album, “Salt Daddy.” She joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about her almost accidental success in a comedy career and learning to laugh at her own strange stories.
Interview highlights:
Getting a rise out of audiences with tales from her Southern upbringing:
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