The article discusses the legacy of Jerry Stiller, highlighting his talent and influence in comedy along with the contributions of his son, Ben Stiller. It notes how Ben has achieved success in today’s tougher entertainment landscape, suggesting that both performers are exceptional yet face different challenges in their careers. Commenters weigh in on the comparison, acknowledging Jerry's impact while also recognizing Ben's contemporary accomplishments in television, underscoring the evolution of the comedy industry over time.
Not to dunk on Jerry Stiller or Anne Meara at all, but they were incredibly talented actors and comedians while Stiller is an incredibly talented actor, comedian, writer, director...
Jerry was really influential for his time but I agree with this wholeheartedly, u/PlanitDuck said.
Plus Ben made which might be the best show on television. It's so much harder now to stand out than when Jerry was big in his day and Ben just has been putting out hits for decades.
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