Escape From a Wonderful Life

Escape From a Wonderful Life

50 mins | Comedy | Dec. 18, 1996

The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bailey is sick of being in the film. He desperately wants to be the star of an action film, but everyone else wants him to stop ad-libbing and just play his role.

Escape From a Wonderful Life

50 mins | Comedy | Dec. 18, 1996

Escape From a Wonderful Life
The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bailey is sick of being in the film. He desperately wants to be the star of an action film, but everyone else wants him to stop ad-libbing and just play his role.
Producers Comedy Central
Original title Escape From a Wonderful Life
Directors David Zieff
Writers Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts

Cast

Jay Martel

as George Bailey (voice)

Amy Poehler

as Mary Hatch (voice)

Matt Besser

as Mr. Potter (voice)

Matt Walsh

as Clarence (voice)

Ian Roberts

as Uncle Billy (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried

as Man on Porch (voice)