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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

04/01/1999

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1hr 30min

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Documentary

,Comedy

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Sam Kinison
  • Richard Pryor
  • Rodney Dangerfield
  • Dennis Miller
  • Judy Tenuta

    Director

  • Larry Carroll

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English

Cast

Sam Kinison

Self (archive footage)

Richard Pryor

Self

Rodney Dangerfield

Self

Dennis Miller

Self

Judy Tenuta

Self

Jay Leno

Self

Tim Matheson

Self

Beverly D'Angelo

Self

Larry King

Self

Carl LaBove

Self

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