FATHERHOOD has become a popular subject in stand-up comedy, but usually from the perspective of the besieged comedian nervous about his daughter turning into a stripper or, worse, a comedian. But maybe there is no need to worry. That’s the impression one gets from spending time with Kelly Carlin and Rain Pryor, children of George and Richard. Their happy equanimity comes as more of a surprise than their frankness and humor, particularly because they have gone into the family business. Along with running the Strand Theater in Baltimore, Ms. Pryor, 43, performs stand-up and stars in an autobiographical solo show, “Fried Chicken and Latkes,” which returned to New York on Saturday. Ms. Carlin, 49, starred in her own solo show, “A Carlin Home Companion,” and hosts a Sirius radio show featuring comics.

The two met at a friend’s apartment to talk with Jason Zinoman about growing up with arguably the two towering giants in all of stand-up comedy. Here are excerpts from the conversation:

Q. How did you meet?

KELLY CARLIN It was after my dad died. It’s fuzzy because I was pretty much out of my body. I guess I reached out to you.

RAIN PRYOR Through Facebook.

CARLIN I said, “Hi.”

PRYOR “Will you be my sister?” At first, I thought this could one of those crazy people, but no, it’s the real thing. We didn’t have to explain our lives. That’s how I felt. You get it. I get it.

CARLIN I have no siblings, and I didn’t grow up around comedians’ kids. It was completely nonverbal understanding. There was a feeling of comfort instantly.