Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

90 mins | Comedy, Documentary | Jan. 1, 1998

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

90 mins | Comedy, Documentary | Jan. 1, 1998

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers
Original title Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Directors Larry Carroll
Writers Larry Carroll, Sam Kinison

Cast

Beverly D'Angelo

as Herself

Rodney Dangerfield

as Himself

Larry King

as Himself

Bill Kinison

as Himself

Sam Kinison

as Himself (archive footage)

Carl LaBove

as Himself

Jay Leno

as Himself

Tim Matheson

as Himself

Dennis Miller

as Himself

Richard Pryor

as Himself

Judy Tenuta

as Herself