Diary of a Young Comic (1979)
1979 · 1h 7m · TV Movie, Comedy
Genres: TV Movie, Comedy
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.
Director: Gary Weis
Writers: Richard Lewis, Bennett Tramer
Music by: Loudon Wainwright III
Cinematography: Erik Daarstad
Editor: Terry Climer
Cast
Richard Lewis as Billy Goldstein / GondolaDom DeLuise as HimselfGeorge Jessel as HimselfBill Macy as Herbert GondolsteinStacy Keach as Mr. PorzinskiMichael Lerner as Norman Greenleaf - Billy's agentLinda Kerridge as Billy's neighborGary Mule Deer as HimselfNina van Pallandt as HerselfRichard Dimitri as Dr. Alexander Biff Mendez - Billy's therapistGypsy Boots as HimselfMarvin BravermanMore like this
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