I'm Dying Up Here

TV Series
2017–2018
TV-MA
1h

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

4.2K

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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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Featured review

10/10

Why oh why did they pull this show

You've definitely got to have some sort of comical education to appreciate this show. This history behind the comedy store is one thing but having that comedy mindset and understanding of the clever narrative of this show is a must. Possibly why it wasn't so popular on the mainstream. This show was awesome, refreshing, clever and an articulate comedy. I loved it.