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I'm Dying Up Here

I'm Dying Up Here

20176.42 Seasons20 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Set in LA’s celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, this series delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex business of making an audience laugh.

NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Goldie

Ari Graynor

Ari Graynor

Cassie Feder

Clark Duke

Clark Duke

Ron Shack

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Eddie Zeidel

RJ Cyler

RJ Cyler

Adam Proteau

Erik Griffin

Erik Griffin

Ralph King

Andrew Santino

Andrew Santino

Bill Hobbs

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Edgar Martinez

Stephen Guarino

Stephen Guarino

Sully

Joel Kelley Dauten

Joel Kelley Dauten

Gabe Schwartz

Themes & Keywords

1970sstand-up comedy

About I'm Dying Up Here

I'm Dying Up Here is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of 1970s, stand-up comedy. it stars Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Clark Duke. Set in LA’s celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, this series delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex business of making an audience laugh.

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