Laughing Matters
Brief Synopsis
A three-part documentary that explores the various forms of comedy. Hosted by comedians, the series features performances and special interviews by comics combined with archival footage.
Cast & Crew
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Rowan Atkinson
Creator
Rowan Atkinson
Candice Bergen
Diane English
Joel Shukovsky
Norman Lear
Film Details
Also Known As
Funny Business
Release Date
1993
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Showtime Networks
Distribution Company
Devillier/Donegan Enterprises
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 19m
Synopsis
A three-part documentary that explores the various forms of comedy. Hosted by comedians, the series features performances and special interviews by comics combined with archival footage.
Directors
Rowan Atkinson
Creator
Sarah Williams
Creator
David Hinton
Director (Visual Humor Episode)
Cast
Rowan Atkinson

Candice Bergen
Diane English
Joel Shukovsky
Norman Lear

Carl Reiner

Bob Hope

Milton Berle
Mort Sahl
Paula Poundstone

Robert Townsend
Jerry Seinfeld
Joan Rivers

Johnny Carson

Burt Reynolds
Ed Mcmahon
Jim Mccawley

John Cleese
Eddie Murphy
Mike Myers

Buck Henry

Damon Wayans

Gene Wilder

Penny Marshall
Lowell Ganz
Babaloo Mandel
Crew
Film Details
Also Known As
Funny Business
Release Date
1993
Production Company
BBC (Main Listing); Showtime Networks
Distribution Company
Devillier/Donegan Enterprises
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 19m