Their motivations are clear, perhaps painted on to well, as they wonder in and out of scenes.ĭavid Flebotte, who wrote the premiere, did somewhat of an admirable job introducing the characters. RJ Cyler just wants to get on stage at Goldies. Clarke Duke and Michael Angarano want to make it big in Los Angeles. Ari Graynor wants to be taken seriously as a female comic.
Each person goes through their own struggles while working through the death. The pilot then follows comedians of a local bar (NOT to be confused with the Comedy Store for legal purposes) run by Melissa Leo’s Goldie reeling with his death. After a short introduction into who should probably be the main character, creator David Flebotte pulls a fast one. The show is a slow burn, perfect for an hour long dramedy. That would solidify you as having made it. A lot of it went down at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Everyone was fighting for a chance to sit on the couch next to Johnny. The 70’s were a boon for comedy it’s a time period that spawned many greats like Richard Pryor and Steve Martin. With Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here, younger viewers can be introduced to a world previously unknown to those who didn’t work in it.
But the jokes are the main reason for the audience’s attendance. Yes, it’s as much about the crowd as it is about your writing. The work is daunting as you look into a crowd for the first time, not knowing if they’ll laugh at your jokes. It's all about the climb.Īsk anyone who’s had a chance to perform stand up and they’ll tell you it’s hard stuff. This is a First Look Review of Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here starring Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Clarke Duke, Michael Angarano, RJ Cyler, Al Madrigal, Erik Griffin and Stephen Guarino.
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