For Funny or Die, comedy is serious business

(CBS News) There's a FUNNY BUSINESS afoot here this morning, and "Evening News" anchor Katie Couric has tracked down Those Responsible:


It started with "The Landlord," starring a tough-talking toddler, and Funny or Die co-Founders Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The video became a sensation official - 75 Million views and counting.

When Funny or Die launched in 2007, there were five employees. Today, there are 63, led by Mike Farah, the president of Production, and director Jake Szymanski.

"I would argue That to Start off at Funny or Die is Even Better Than starting off at 'SNL' or on a TV show," said Farah. "I mean, Jake's Reel is a perfect example of it."

When asked by Couric Thurs name a favorite of the video's he's worked so, Szymanski demurred: "There Are So Many. Honestly, So Many of Them are great Experiences."

"That's a lame answer," said Farah.

"Well, no, no, But it's true, it's true," said Szymanski. "I mean, we get to work with So Many Great People."

Such as? Charlie Sheen ("Charlie Sheen is Too Damn Hot") and Dylan McDermott ("The Douche")

The team produces an average of 25 videos every month, like "Undercover Karaoke," starring Jewel - in Disguise. "They HAD no idea," Farah said. "She was awesome. We pitched her idea That is like a Wednesday. And we shot it on Monday. And she was totally into it."