I'm Dying Up Here

TV Series
2017–2018
TV-MA
1h

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

4.2K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

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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 Kn... Read allIn 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.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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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

4.2K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

4,223

1,029

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations

Episodes20

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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.

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.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Katy Perry/Josh Charles/Al Madrigal (2017)

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Great So Far - Ignore the 1 star reviews

I truly do not understand all the negativity and one star reviews of this show. I don't write a lot of reviews, but felt compelled to when I saw the low rating and negative reviews.

There's only 2 episodes at the time of this review, but I really enjoyed the writing, acting and overall feel of the show. It's not a sitcom, folks. It's a comedy/drama. There are serious moments and situations. That said, there were many laugh out loud moments and I have thoroughly enjoyed what I have seen so far. Melissa Leo as Goldie delivers a stand out performance.

Several reviewers complain about the seventies costuming and sets being over the top. I grew up in the seventies and I think it's spot on and I love the look of the show.

Ignore the one star reviews and give it a try. I'm really glad I didn't let the 6.5 rating stop me from missing out on a great new series.