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1999120 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Funny Is Money

1999120 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

One hundred years of comedy are examined through the lens of the finale of the popular NBC series "Seinfeld" in this 1999 documentary.

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One hundred years of comedy are examined through the lens of the finale of the popular NBC series "Seinfeld" in this 1999 documentary.

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Norman Jewison

Norman Jewisondirector

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearerwriter

Milton Berle

Milton Berlecast

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappellecast

Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Dillercast

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Norman Jewison examines comedy during the finale of "Seinfeld" in 1999. This documentary is part of Showtime's "In the 20th Century" series. It discusses the changes in the art of comedy over the last century. Jewison uses interviews and historical clips to illustrate the genre's evolution. The film runs for 120 minutes and is the fifth entry in the six-part series.

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