Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America

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Overview

Melding performance, biography and history, this features interviews with over 90 comedians, writers, producers, and historians.

Cast: Billy Crystal, Amy Sedaris, Leonard Maltin, George Carlin, Larry Wilmore, more

Genres: Documentary, Comedy

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Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America

Overview

Cast

Billy Crystal

Amy Sedaris

Leonard Maltin

George Carlin

Larry Wilmore

Larry Gelbart

Joan Rivers

Anne Beatts

Chris Rock

Robert Klein

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