About I'm Dying Up Here

I'm Dying Up Here is an American drama television series created by Dave Flebotte. The show premiered on Showtime on June 4, 2017. The series was based on the non-fiction book of the same name by William Knoedelseder.

The plot tells the story of a group of stand-up comedians in 1970s Los Angeles. The series delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex world of stand-up comedy in the '70s, a time when comedy became the new rock ‘n’ roll.

Making / Production

This compelling series brought together a talented team of storytellers and actors. Dave Flebotte, Jim Carrey, Michael Aguilar, and Christina Wayne served as executive producers. It was a Showtime production and the series included two seasons and a total of 20 episodes.

Actors

• Melissa Leo as Goldie Herschlag: She played the role of a comedy club owner effectively by showcasing her power and resilience.
• Ari Graynor as Cassie Feder: Cassie is a stand-up comedian and Ari portrayed the struggles and triumphs of her character brilliantly.
• Clark Duke as Ron Shack: Clark brought life to his character, a naive but aspiring comedian, with his excellent comedic timing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a real-life comedy club that saw several famous comedians like Jay Leno and Jim Carrey begin their careers.
• Jim Carrey, a renowned comedian and actor himself, is one of the executive producers of the series.
• The series includes numerous references to real-life comedy legends of the era.

Quotes

• "Comedy is the ultimate truth. Jokes come and go, but the truth is forever." - Goldie Herschlag
• "I wanted fame, but I thought it would be more like a witness protection program. Not a minimum security prison." - Ron Shack
• "Being a comic isn't being an insensitive prick capitalizing on the most animalistic impulses of the public, it's being a hero!" - Cassie Feder

Music, Soundtrack

• "I'm Dying Up Here" (Theme Song) by PJ Bloom
• "Let's get it On" by Marvin Gaye, featured in the series premiere
• "Help me make it through the night" by Sammi Smith, played in an emotionally resonant scene in season 2

As of the present, 'I'm Dying Up Here' hasn't claimed specific awards for its production. However, this should not deter potential viewers from experiencing this tale of comedy, struggle, and ambition.