"Where does comedy come from?"

2002

1h 22m

6.6(92 votes)

Comedy

Documentary

Overview

A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.

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Production Companies

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jerry Seinfeld

Self

Orny Adams

Self

Greg Giraldo

Self

Jim Norton

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Sherrod Small

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Allan Havey

Self

Colin Quinn

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Cynthia Koury

Self

George Wallace

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Robert Klein

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Christian Charles
Produced by: Gary Streiner

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