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An Evening at the Improv

  • TV Series
  • 1981–1996
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
188
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An Evening at the Improv (1981)
Stand-UpComedy

Classic showcase for stand up comedy.Classic showcase for stand up comedy.Classic showcase for stand up comedy.

  • Stars
    • Budd Friedman
    • Bobby Collins
    • Rick Overton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    188
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    • Stars
      • Budd Friedman
      • Bobby Collins
      • Rick Overton
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Budd Friedman
    Budd Friedman
    • Self - Host
    • 1981–1994
    Bobby Collins
    • Self - Host
    • 1988–1994
    Rick Overton
    Rick Overton
    • Self - Comic…
    • 1981–1994
    Jimmy Aleck
    Jimmy Aleck
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Franklyn Ajaye
    Franklyn Ajaye
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Wendy Hammers
    Wendy Hammers
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Kip Addotta
    • Self - Host
    • 1981–1994
    Robert Dubac
    Robert Dubac
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Jeff Marder
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Glenn Super
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Ritch Shydner
    Ritch Shydner
    • Self - Host
    • 1981–1993
    Wayne Federman
    Wayne Federman
    • Self
    • 1988–1994
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Self - Host
    • 1981–1994
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Self - Host
    • 1981–1994
    Rich Hall
    Rich Hall
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Johnny Dark
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Bobby Kelton
    Bobby Kelton
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
    Barry Marder
    • Self
    • 1981–1994
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    • Release date
      • January 2, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Arts & Entertainment Video
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      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color

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