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I Am Comic(2010)
Status: Released
Date: 2010-01-10
63%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy
Overview:
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: I Am Comic
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ahmed Ahmed
Self
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Ant
Self
Craig Anton
Self
Tom Arnold
Self
Dave Attell
Self
Scott Aukerman
Self
Lewis Black
Self
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Overview
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
Release Date
2010-01-10
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6.25
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An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy
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