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Diary of a Young Comic (1979)

Diary of a Young Comic

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1h 7m

February 3rd, 1979

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Synopsis

A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard Lewis as a fictionalized version of himself - a young New York comic who comes out to Los Angeles to seek his fame and fortune.

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Cast

Richard Lewis
Billy Goldstein
Gypsy Boots
Marvin Braverman
Bernie Brillstein
Dom DeLuise
Richard Dimitri
Murphy Dunne
Budd Friedman
Sidney Garfield
(as Sydney Garfield)
Bryan Gordon
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Directors

Gary Weis
Full cast & crew

Producers

Paul Deason
associate producer
Charlotte Dreiman
associate producer
George Van Noy
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Richard Lewis
Bennett Tramer
Gary Weis
story
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Keywords

comedian

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

February 3rd, 1979 (United States of America)
February 3rd, 1979 (United States of America) TV

Alternative Titles

Diary of a Young Comic (original title)
Diary of a Young Comic (United States of America)

Locations

Hollywood Improv - 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA (nightclub)

Running Times

67 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Above Average Productions Inc.
Late Nite
Above Average Productions

Distribution Companies

National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (United States of America) (original airing)

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