Susan Greenbaum
Un trabajador inmigrante en una fábrica de encurtidos se conserva accidentalmente durante 100 años y se despierta en la actual Brooklyn. Se entera de que su único pariente sobreviviente es su bisnieto, un codificador de computadoras con el que no puede conectarse.
An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue this most challenging, yet important art-form.
Herself
Caroline Rhea headlines a cast of the funniest women of standup in a night of uninhibited, outrageous comedy. Starring Caroline Rhea, Carol Leifer, Tammy Pescatelli, Thea Vidale, Carole Montgomery and Julia Scotti.
Writer
Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup salutes the achievements of the comedic trailblazer.
Writer
Past her prime and afflicted with a severe case of writer's block, a veteran songwriter finds new inspiration in a bird that takes up residence outside her home.
Carol Leifer
La historia ambientada en el mundo de los comediantes de standup (los monologuistas), y concretamente en George Simmons, un famoso cómico que descubre de repente que le queda poco tiempo de vida. George Simmons, que cree tenerlo todo, se da cuenta de lo que es estar cerca de la muerte, y a partir de ese momento pondrá todo su empeño en buscar aquello que realmente aporte significado a su vida.
Herself
Mock documentary about Seinfeld writer Larry David featuring contributions from his friends and colleagues. Larry makes a return to stand-up comedy and prepares to film a television special for HBO. This is the original special that gave birth to the long-running award-winning HBO series.
Herself
Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.
Writer
Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
Rusty Berman
Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
Angry Mom
In this made for Showtime television spoof of Madonna's "Truth or Dare" documentary, comedienne Julie Brown portrays Medusa, an egocentric, hyper-sexual (and not particularly talented) pop star on an international five-day world tour, "The Blonde Leading the Blonde" show. Brown painstakingly duplicates costumes, sets and hairstyles while spoofing Madonna's seeming self-obsession. Madonna visits the cemetery where her mother is buried; Medusa visits the pet cemetery where her dog Buster is laid to rest. (Or is it "Boomer"?) Madonna performs fellatio on a bottle, at the dare of a friend; Medusa does it on a watermelon. And so on...
Writer
This comedy special, televised from New York City's Ed Sullivan Theater, showcases the wry observational humor of comedienne Carol Leifer.
Executive Producer
This comedy special, televised from New York City's Ed Sullivan Theater, showcases the wry observational humor of comedienne Carol Leifer.
Herself
This comedy special, televised from New York City's Ed Sullivan Theater, showcases the wry observational humor of comedienne Carol Leifer.
Beth Lewis
A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.
Writer
Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.
herself
Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.
Stand-Up Confidential is a 1987 stand-up comedy special and the first starring Jerry Seinfeld with some skit inserts which were co-written by Joel Hodgson. The special aired on HBO on September 5, 1987 from Los Angeles, California.
Party Guest
Roberta Glass es una veinteañera aficionada a leer los anuncios personales del periódico. Es así como se entera de que alguien está buscando desesperadamente a una tal Susan. También ella quiere encontrarla para poder alejarse de su marido, un triunfador guapo y enérgico, incapaz de comprender sus sueños. Cuando, por fin, la localiza, se verá envuelta en numerosos líos, ya que Susan es una mujer que vive según sus deseos y que concibe la vida como una gran aventura.