Mr. Saturday Night: Applause, Identity, and Lasting Laughter

Buddy Young Jr. hears that first roar of laughter and everything changes. In this episode of Men at the Movies, host Paul McDonald sits down with Christian comedian Bob Smiley to break down Mr. Saturday Night (1992) and what it teaches men about courage, identity, and family.

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We talk about:

• Why the spotlight can feel safer than your own living room

• “You cannot let the love of the crowd replace the love of your family”

• How laughter is “ten times more powerful than morphine” and why joy heals

• Thick-skin vs. gooey-heart masculinity—being strong without shutting down

• Turning your “first laugh” moment into a lifelong calling

Whether you are a stand-up wannabe, a dad on the sidelines, or a guy wondering if your gifts matter, this conversation will challenge you to step into what you were created to be while staying present for the people who know the real you.

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Key words: Mr. Saturday Night, Billy Crystal, Bob Smiley, stand-up comedy, Christian podcast, faith and film, fatherhood, identity, courage, healing power of laughter, Men at the Movies, movie Bible study.

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