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Title: I'm Dying Up Here (2017– )
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| Series cast summary: | |||
| Melissa Leo | ... | Goldie Herschlag 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Ari Graynor | ... | Cassie Feder 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Michael Angarano | ... | Eddie Zeidel 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Clark Duke | ... | Ron Shack 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| RJ Cyler | ... | Adam Proteau 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Andrew Santino | ... | Bill Hobbs 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Erik Griffin | ... | Ralph Carnegie / ... 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Al Madrigal | ... | Edgar Martinez 20 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Jake Lacy | ... | Nick Beverly 19 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Jon Daly | ... | Arnie Brown 18 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Stephen Guarino | ... | Sully Patterson 10 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Ginger Gonzaga | ... | Maggie 10 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Rick Overton | ... | Mitch Bombadier 10 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
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Earl Skakel | ... | Al Simms 10 episodes, 2017-2018 |
| Joel Kelley Dauten | ... | Gabe Schwartz / ... 10 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
| Brad Garrett | ... | Roy Martin 9 episodes, 2018 | |
| Dom Irrera | ... | Fitzy / ... 9 episodes, 2017-2018 | |
Set in the celebrated and infamous L.A. stand-up comedy scene of the '70s, where the careers of most comedy superstars began, "I'm Dying Up Here" delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex business of making an audience laugh. The series is based on William Knoedelseder's book of the same name.
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Like the tragically cancelled Roadies I'm Dying Up Here has not received it's due praise. It's funny and touching examination of the lives of upcoming comedians masks the true magic of the show, which is to relate universal struggle all of us face in trying to realize our future potential while nurturing healthy relationships and balancing responsibilities right now. Shooting for the top before fizzling out or exploding. Reconciling our past with our present.
I don't know why these amazing shows have so much trouble finding an audience or critical acclaim. It seems like if character arcs are not clearly defined then critics think it is muddled. This is not the case though.
I love this show as I loved Roadies. The history and trade knowledge serve to enrich the themes adding texture and ambiance. I love it. The critics got it wrong but an 80 percent favourable audience score on Rotten Tomatos sounds about right.