Laughter on The 23rd Floor
– Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play..
Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers' room
26 May 2001
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Richard Benjamin
Neil Simon (play), Neil Simon (teleplay)
Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Saul Rubinek, Dan Castellaneta
Writing a weekly TV show for a famous comic is anything but easy.
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.
Showtime