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Writers:
Andy Kaufman (writer)
Mel Sherer (writer)
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Release Date:
28 August 1979 (USA) more
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This special was very near the high point of his career more (1 total)

Cast

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Andy Kaufman ... Himself / Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton (also as Tony Clifton)
Bob Zmuda ... Himself / Tony Clifton (also as Tony Clifton)
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Wendy Polland ... Herself (as Little Wendy)
Chubby Rosalie ... Herself

George Shapiro ... Diner
Mel Sherer ... Diner
Gail Slobodkin ... Herself
Bob Smith ... Howdy Doody (voice)
Cindy Williams ... Herself
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Andy Kaufman Special (USA) (video title)
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Runtime:
48 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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This program was shelved by the ABC for two years because they thought viewers wouldn't understand it. more
Movie Connections:
References "Puppet Playhouse" (1947) more

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This special was very near the high point of his career, 4 May 2000
Author: live4ten (live4ten@joshsmail.com) from Green Bay, WI

Andy's pet-project that was confirmed in his Taxi contract couldn't have come off much better than it did. ABC, unfortunately, refused to air it until two years after it's completion. All of Andy's best bits and characters are here along with a few things we haven't seen before. We see Andy playing the role of a big shot tv star during presumed commercial breaks and taking guest Cindy Williams (Shirley from TV's Laverne and Shirley, whom Andy was friends with before this special and friends after) around in circles during her interview. Also featured in the program is the celebrity has been corner, breaks for chocolate milk, foreign man; elvis, and all of Andy's usual tricks. This special was very near the high point of his career, and he's on top of his game here.

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