Punchline (1988)
Overview
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
Cast
Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
Steven Gold
John Goodman
John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
Romeo
Kim Greist
Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
Arnold
Damon Wayans
Percy
Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
Ángel Salazar
Rico
Max Alexander
Mister Ball
Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
Katie Rich
Eve
Charles David Richards
Maitre D'Recommendations
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
Standing Up, Falling Down
Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
Demetri Martin: The Overthinker
Landline
Somewhere in Queens
Eddie Murphy Raw
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
Adam Sandler: Love You
CQ
Louis C.K.: Ridiculous
Dave Chappelle: The Closer
Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Neal Brennan: 3 Mics
Family Weekend
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
The Beanie Bubble
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