Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show

A breezy, funny behind-the-scenes ride that turns a spectacular failure into an affectionate, insider comedy history.

Directed by

Josh Greenbaum

Genres

Documentary, Tv movie

Starring

Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert

Overview

It had all the makings of a huge television success: a white-hot comic at the helm, a coveted primetime slot, and a pantheon of future comedy legends in the cast and crew. So why did The Dana Carvey Show—with a writers room and cast including then unknowns Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Louis C.K., Robert Smigel, Charlie Kaufman, and more— crash and burn so spectacularly? TOO FUNNY TO FAIL tells the hilarious true story of a crew of genius misfits who set out to make comedy history… and succeeded in a way they never intended.

How it feels

Satirical, warm, light and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, media, celebrity, work

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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