The last time Steve Harvey performed a comedy show was in 2012. "The Grand Finale" was Harvey's farewell to his nearly three-decades-long career in standup. The live show was filmed as a pay-per-view event. There were several moments during the show where the comedian was visibly emotional about "The Grand Finale" being his last standup routine. His decision to leave standup behind was obviously a tough choice to make, but he felt it was a necessary move. According to Harvey, a new, more culturally sensitive society has made his previous career a dangerous game for those who are still committed to it.
During an interview with Deadline, Harvey admitted that he was afraid he would lose his TV career if he tried to make a return to standup comedy. "Political correctness has killed comedy," the "Family Feud" star declared. He went on to say that needing to dial back his jokes as well as worry about hurting others' feelings has made standup comedy nearly impossible. "But what people don't understand about comedians is that a joke has to be about something and somebody," he implored. "We can't write jokes about puppies all the time."
Even though Harvey has quit standup comedy, he doesn't believe that the art is dead. He's convinced that there is a way for him and other comics like him to jump back into their craft without the fear of being canceled.
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