01 Dec 2014
Jon Richardson Live: Nidiot
Recorded live in front of a sold out audience at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo we find that becoming happy hasn't necessarily ruined Jon Richardson's life.
Misery Loves Comedy
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
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Jon Favreau Self
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Freddie Prinze Jr. Self
Matthew Perry Self
Whoopi Goldberg Self
Martin Short Self
Jimmy Fallon Self
Christopher Guest Self
Janeane Garofalo Self
Stephen Merchant Self
Kevin Pollak Self
Matt Walsh Self
Jason Alexander Self
Joe Lo Truglio Self
Chris Hardwick Self
Samm Levine Self
David Koechner Self
Nick Swardson Self
Andy Richter Self
Bob Saget Self
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