Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? 26 years old
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.
Credits
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Tim Matheson He was 50, now 76 years old | as Himself |
| Jay Leno He was 47, now 74 years old | as Himself |
| Larry King He was 64, now 91 years old | as Himself |
| Richard Pryor He was 57, 65 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Dennis Miller He was 44, now 71 years old | as Himself |
| Rodney Dangerfield He was 76, 82 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Sam Kinison He was 44, 38 years old when he died | as Himself (archive footage) |
| Carl LaBove | as Himself |
| Judy Tenuta She was 41, now 68 years old | as Herself |
| Bill Kinison | as Himself |
| Beverly D'Angelo She was 46, now 73 years old | as Herself |
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Sam Kinison as Writer. He was 44 (38) years old when He died | Writing |
| Larry Carroll as Director. | Directing |
| Larry Carroll as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Larry Carroll as Writer. | Writing |
| Stuart Garret as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Bill Kinison as Executive Producer. | Production |
| Arnold H. Orgolini as Producer. | Production |
| Linda Agnelli as Producer. | Production |
| Frank Floyd as Original Music Composer. | Sound |
| Paul Hoffman as Original Music Composer. | Sound |
| Bill Lane as Original Music Composer. Bill Lane was 76 (78) years old when Bill Lane died | Sound |
| John Crawford as Cinematography. He was 77 (90) years old when He died | Crew |
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (26 years)
- Release day: Thursday, January 01, 1998
- Runtime: 90 minutes