Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians (1972)
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.
Director: Albert Brooks
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Albert Brooks as Self |
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Penny Marshall as Secretary |
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David L. Lander as Dave |
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Richard Beebe as Professor in Pie Throwing Class |
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James Ritz as Student in Pie Throwing Class |
| Writing | Albert Brooks | Writer |
| Editing | Albert Brooks | Editor |
| Directing | Albert Brooks | Director |