Club Random with Bill Maher Tom Green | Club Random
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Feb 23, 2025 
In a lively chat with the provocative Tom Green, comedian and filmmaker known for his wild humor and cult classic 'Freddy Got Fingered', the duo dishes on memorable anecdotes, including the time Tom’s house burned down. They delve deep into navigating public perception amid social media, reflect on Tom’s journey with cancer, and even how he got fired from 'Celebrity Apprentice'. From his life on a Canadian farm to his new documentary project, the conversation is a humorous blend of nostalgia, health struggles, and the absurdity of fame.
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Misdiagnosis
- Tom Green discusses his testicular cancer diagnosis during his MTV fame.
- Initially misdiagnosed, delaying treatment while he filmed a show with Monica Lewinsky.
Freddy Got Fingered Controversy
- Tom Green reflects on the controversy surrounding his film, Freddy Got Fingered.
- Released in the early 2000s, it received harsh criticism, especially from Roger Ebert.
Early Prank Show
- Bill Maher suggests Tom Green's early work was a bridge to later prank-based comedy like Borat.
- Initially, people didn't realize Tom Green's parents weren't actors in his pranks.