Anatomy of a Joke: Jo Koy on Honoring His Late Stepfather With Hilarious Dodger Game Bit in ‘Blue in the Face’

News Briefvia VarietyNovember 4, 2026

Behind every great joke is a story. At least that was the case for comedian Jo Koy and his viral joke about attending a Los Angeles Dodgers game with his late stepfather, Sgt. Fred Harrison, a decorated Army veteran who was battling cancer.

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