Dying to Do Letterman

Dying to Do Letterman

75 mins | Documentary | March 4, 2011

When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'

Dying to Do Letterman

75 mins | Documentary | March 4, 2011

Dying to Do Letterman
When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'
Producers Joke Productions
Original title Dying to Do Letterman
Directors Joke Fincioen, Biagio Messina
Writers

Cast

Steve Mazan

as Self

Debbie Mazan

as Self

Jim Gaffigan

as Self

Kevin Nealon

as Self

Ray Romano

as Self