Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians(1972)
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians Synopsis
This short film originally aired as part of a satirical PBS show called The Great American Dream Machine. The film is a parody of The Famous Artists School and was born of an article written by Brooks in Esquire Magazine.
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians (1972) is a comedy film directed by Albert Brooks, released on October 22, 1972 with a runtime of 8m. It stars Albert Brooks, Penny Marshall, David L. Lander and Richard Beebe.
- Director:
- Albert Brooks
- Writers:
- Albert Brooks
- Status:
- Released
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Brooks
as Self
Penny Marshall
as Secretary
David L. Lander
as Dave
- Richard Beebe
Richard Beebe
as Professor in Pie Throwing Class
James Ritz
as Student in Pie Throwing Class
Key crew
Directed by Albert Brooks, written by Albert Brooks.
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Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians?
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The main cast of Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians (1972) includes Albert Brooks, Penny Marshall, David L. Lander, Richard Beebe and James Ritz. The film was directed by Albert Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians released?
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Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians was released on October 22, 1972 and runs for 8m.