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Cast
Bill Cosby
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Martin
as Self (archive footage)
Lily Tomlin
as Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks
as Self (archive footage)
Jackie Mason
as Self (archive footage)
Bob Newhart
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Reiner
as Self (archive footage)
Shelley Berman
as Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Winters
as Self (archive footage)
George Carlin
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2007
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Documentary
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TypeFeature Film
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Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
About Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)
Directed by —, Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s leans on a strong ensemble — Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2007.
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