Nate Bargatze, the highest-grossing stand-up in the country, recently debuted his fifth Netflix special – and on Sept. 14, he’ll be hosting the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS and Paramount , while also branching out into movies. Is a Nate Bargatze theme park and film studio in his future? He talks with Conor Knighton about his ambitions; moving back to Nashville; and the appeal of being a “clean comic.” https://cbsn.ws/3Ibz8w2 | CBS Sunday Morning

Comedian Nate Bargatze may call himself “dumb” — his new book is even titled, “Big Dumb Eyes” — but his meticulous approach to stand-up tells another story. Known for self-deprecating humor, Bargatze says every joke he tells is carefully crafted with “exit ramps.” | CBS Sunday Morning

Nate Bargatze discusses moving to New York from Tennessee, playing basketball for his church and the cruel fate of animals. About Comedy Central Presents: These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today’s stand-up stars, including Dave Chappelle, Patton Oswalt, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, Zach Galifianakis, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes and Maria Bamford. Original airdate: February 4