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2018180 minPGdocumentary

When Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong

2018180 minPGdocumentary

A health scare disrupted the careers of Little & Large, while Russell Howard faced a stunt-fight disaster and Kathy Griffin landed in controversy over a photo.

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A health scare disrupted the careers of Little & Large, while Russell Howard faced a stunt-fight disaster and Kathy Griffin landed in controversy over a photo.

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Kenny Reiddirector

Julian Clary

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Adrian Walshcast

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Little & Large faced a health scare that disrupted their comedic partnership. Russell Howard's stunt-fight ended in disaster, leaving him with injuries. Kathy Griffin found herself in controversy after a ketchup-drenched photo sparked backlash. These incidents illustrate the unpredictable nature of comedy, where moments of laughter can quickly turn to distress. The documentary, released in 2018, runs for 180 minutes and covers various mishaps in the world of humor.

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