Name: Diary of a Young Comic
Director: Gary Weis
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: PT1h 7mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Richard Lewis, Dom DeLuise, George Jessel, Bill Macy, Stacy Keach

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What is Diary of a Young Comic (1979) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Diary of a Young Comic?

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Diary of a Young Comic stars Richard Lewis (Billy Goldstein / Gondola), Dom DeLuise (Himself), George Jessel (Himself), Bill Macy (Herbert Gondolstein), Stacy Keach (Mr. Porzinski). The film was directed by Gary Weis.

Question 3

How long is Diary of a Young Comic?

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Diary of a Young Comic has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated Not Rated.

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Is Diary of a Young Comic worth watching?

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Diary of a Young Comic holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of TV Movie, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Diary of a Young Comic?

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