In 1970s L.A., struggling comics pursue success at famed comedy clubs, exploring the darker motivations of an industry where making audiences laugh is no laughing matter. Based on William Knoedelseder's book.
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Series Cast Summary
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Goldie Herschlag
(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Ari Graynor | ... |
Cassie Feder
(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Michael Angarano | ... |
Eddie Zeidel
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| Clark Duke | ... |
Ron Shack
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| RJ Cyler | ... |
Adam Proteau
(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Andrew Santino | ... |
Bill Hobbs
(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Erik Griffin | ... |
Ralph Carnegie
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(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Al Madrigal | ... |
Edgar Martinez
(20 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Jake Lacy | ... |
Nick Beverly
(19 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Jon Daly | ... |
Arnie Brown
(18 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Stephen Guarino | ... |
Sully Patterson
(10 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Ginger Gonzaga | ... |
Maggie
(10 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Rick Overton | ... |
Mitch Bombadier
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Earl Skakel | ... |
Al Simms
(10 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Joel Kelley Dauten | ... |
Gabe Schwartz
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(10 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Brad Garrett | ... |
Roy Martin
(9 episodes, 2018)
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| Dom Irrera | ... |
Fitzy
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(9 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Xosha Roquemore | ... |
Dawn Lima
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(8 episodes, 2018)
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| Stefania LaVie Owen | ... |
Amanda Robbins
(7 episodes, 2018)
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| Obba Babatundé | ... |
Barton Royce
(7 episodes, 2017)
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| W. Earl Brown | ... |
Teddy
(7 episodes, 2017)
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| Jeffrey Nordling | ... |
Eli Gershmann
(7 episodes, 2017)
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| P.J. Byrne | ... |
Kenny Vessey
(7 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Jere Burns | ... |
Sid Robbins
(5 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Nicole Ari Parker | ... |
Gloria
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Dylan Baker | ... |
Johnny Carson
(5 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| David Paymer | ... |
Ernie Falk
(5 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Dana Gould | ... |
Bruce
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Bert Belasco | ... |
Rene Marson
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Timothy P. Brown | ... |
John
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Jamila Webb | ... |
Tracy Riddle
(5 episodes, 2018)
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| Jerron Horton | ... |
Walter Rice
(5 episodes, 2017)
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| Diana Gitelman | ... |
Betty Patterson
(5 episodes, 2017)
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| Richard Kind | ... |
Marty Dansak
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Ryan George | ... |
Ricky the Bartender
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| Michelle Meredith | ... |
Sara
(4 episodes, 2018)
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| Cathy Ladman | ... |
Tish Norman
(4 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Ashley Romans | ... |
Alvira
(4 episodes, 2018)
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| Glenn Morshower | ... |
Warren Hobbs
(4 episodes, 2017)
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| Sarah Hay | ... |
Tawny Lee
(4 episodes, 2017)
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| Jennie Fahn | ... |
Gracja
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(4 episodes, 2017-2018)
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| Michelle Arthur | ... |
Customer
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Amanda Quaid | ... |
Susan Hobbs
(3 episodes, 2017)
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| Bill Fagerbakke | ... |
Chris Beverly
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Brianne Howey | ... |
Kay
(3 episodes, 2017)
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| Lindsay Musil | ... |
Gigi
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Beau Mirchoff | ... |
Saul Hudson
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Andy Kindler | ... |
Morris
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| David Pevsner | ... |
Doctor Lutz
(3 episodes, 2018)
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| Kim Delgado | ... |
Stage Hand
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (2016) (United States) (tv)
- FX Network (2017) (Turkey) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Brauer & Co. (film tax credits)
- Adrenaline Studios LV (sound post-production)
- Animals for Hollywood (animals provided by)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (hydrascope telescoping crane arm)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (remote camera systems)
- Chef Robért Catering (catering)
- Extraordinary Movers (art handling and furniture removal)
- Imaginary Forces (main titles)
- Mediacom 24-7 (Travel & Accommodation Agent)
- Pro-Cam Rentals (camera remote systems provided by)
- South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) (festival)
Storyline
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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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| Taglines | There's no such thing as an easy laugh. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Goldie Herschlag (Melissa Leo) was inspired by legendary LA comedy club owner Mitzi Shore who, like Goldie, mentored, personally auditioned and sometimes housed the comics (including co creator Jim Carrey) who appeared in her club. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Katy Perry/Josh Charles/Al Madrigal (2017). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Clark Duke and Michael Angarano are switching credit order in every episode. Odd number episodes have Clark Duke credited third and Angarano fourth. Even number episodes have Michael Angarano credited third and Duke fourth. See more » |