Famous and Gravy Zen Comedian (Garry Shandling)
This person died 2016 at age 66. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Arizona. He began his comedy career as a writer and went on to become one of the most successful stand-up comics of the 1980s. He had frequently substituted for Johnny Carson as the “Tonight Show” host. His HBO show was often cited as a groundbreaking precursor to shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “30 Rock”. He was best known for “The Larry Sanders Show,” a twisted look at life behind the scenes of a late-night talk show. Today’s dead celebrity is Garry Shandling.
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.com
LINKS:
New York Times Obituary for Garry Shandling
Garry Shandling’s first appearance on The Tonight Show
Theme song from the “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show”
The Tortured Soul of Garry Shandling article from the New Yorker
Trailer for Jud Apatow’s documentary “Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”
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