Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
TV's top comic has everything. Except his sanity.
Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers' room
Director: Richard Benjamin
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: May 26, 2001
Cast
- Nathan Lane - Max Prince
- Mark Linn-Baker - Val Skotsky
- Saul Rubinek - Ira Stone
- Dan Castellaneta - Milt Fields
- Richard Portnow - Harry Prince
- Kristi Angus - Darlene Drew
- Ardon Bess - Cecil
- Colin Fox - Cal Weebs
- Sherry Miller - Faye
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Benjamin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laughter on the 23rd Floor about?
- Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers' room
- Who directed Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor was directed by Richard Benjamin.
- Who stars in Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor stars Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Saul Rubinek, Dan Castellaneta, Richard Portnow, Kristi Angus.
- How long is Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor is a Comedy, TV Movie film.