Mindy Kaling on Making 'Late Night': 'It Was Really F--ing Hard'

Speaking before a capacity audience at the 2019 Produced By Conference Saturday, Mindy Kaling traded memories from the set of “Late Night” with director/producer Nancy Meyers, outlining the challenges faced by women in the industry, particularly those who want to make a comedy. “I think there’s some that think that comedy is like the kiddie table,” Meyers said. “But the truth is…it’s hard to be funny.” It can be even harder when making a comedy that runs against the popular tre...