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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999)

ALL 04/01/1999 (en) Documentary, Comedy 90 Min
  • Release
    04/01/1999
  • Production
  • Rotten tomato
    60%
  • Original title
    Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.

  1. Larry Carroll

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor



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  1. Beverly D'Angelo

    Herself

  2. Rodney Dangerfield

    Himself

  3. Larry King

    Himself

  4. Bill Kinison

    Himself

  5. Sam Kinison

    Himself (archive footage)

  6. Carl LaBove

    Himself

  7. Jay Leno

    Himself

  8. Tim Matheson

    Himself

  9. Dennis Miller

    Himself

  10. Richard Pryor

    Himself

  11. Judy Tenuta

    Herself

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 11 , Crews : 12

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) 90 Min

ALL 04/01/1999 (en)
Documentary, Comedy
  • Release 04/01/1999
  • Production
  • Original title Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.

  1. Larry Carroll

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Arnold H. Orgolini, Linda Agnelli

    Producer



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