Series synopsis
Inside Comedy is an American comedy documentary talk television series that premiered on Showtime on January 26, 2012. It ended on June 9, 2015. It stars David Steinberg.
Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell reveals the inspirations, influences and idols of some of the greatest comics of our time.
Premise
Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell reveals the inspirations, influences and idols of some of the greatest comics of our time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Steinberg as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Michael Keaton as Self
- Dan Aykroyd as Self
- Stephen Colbert as Self
- Jon Stewart as Self
- Don Rickles as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld as Self
- Chris Rock as Self
- Jane Lynch as Self
- Steve Carell as Self
- Martin Short as Self
- Brad Garrett as Self
- Billy Crystal as Self
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 26, 2012 | March 29, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 11, 2013 | April 15, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 10 | February 3, 2014 | April 7, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 6 | May 5, 2015 | June 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don Rickles / Jerry Seinfeld David Steinberg talks with Don Rickles: they sit on stools in front of an audience. Rickles tells stories, illustrating how he became a comedic insulter, how he plans his shows, the difference between doing stand-up and movies, and his friendship with Sinatra. Steinberg also talks with Jerry Seinfeld, on stools, alone in a backyard. They discuss the nature of stand-up, what makes a stand-up comic, and Jerry's initial take on his TV show. We go back and forth between the two discussions. Also included is footage of both entertaining Presidents: Rickles at Reagan's second inaugural; Seinfeld at a White House evening in honor of Paul McCartney. |
January 26, 2012 |
| 2 |
Chris Rock Host David Steinberg interviews comedian and actor Chris Rock, who talks about his influences including his minister grandfather and Eddie Murphy, the type of material that plays across all cultural boundaries, his respect for Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor, and his struggle for fame and success in the years after he left Saturday Night Live. |
February 2, 2012 |
| 3 |
Steve Carell / Jane Lynch Host David Steinberg interviews comedy actors Steve Carell, who charts the rise of his career from improvisation training to TV and movie stardom; and talks to Carell's 40-Year-Old Virgin costar Jane Lynch, who recalls that her passion for performing and comedy began early, and praises one of her key influences, Carol Burnett. |
February 9, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Louis C.K. / Bob Newhart Season two of INSIDE COMEDY offers viewers a definitive look inside the career-defining moments and never-before-heard personal anecdotes from the cr�me de la cr�me of the comedy world spanning several generations with Steinberg as host. This episode features guest comedians Louis C.K. and Bob Newhart. |
February 11, 2013 |
| 2 |
Judd Apatow / Tina Fey Season two of INSIDE COMEDY offers viewers a definitive look inside the career-defining moments and never-before-heard personal anecdotes from the cr�me de la cr�me of the comedy world spanning several generations with Steinberg as host. This episode features guest comedians Drew Carey and Martin Mull. |
February 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
Drew Carey / Martin Mull Season two of INSIDE COMEDY offers viewers a definitive look inside the career-defining moments and never-before-heard personal anecdotes from the cr�me de la cr�me of the comedy world spanning several generations with Steinberg as host. This episode features guest comedians Judd Apatow and Tina Fey. |
February 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Fallon / Zach Galifianakis | February 3, 2014 |
| 2 | Jonah Hill / Alan Arkin | February 10, 2014 |
| 3 | Bette Midler / Richard Belzer | February 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stephen Colbert / Jon Stewart Host David Steinberg interviews Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart |
May 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Michael Keaton / Dan Aykroyd Host David Steinberg interviews Michael Keaton and Dan Aykroyd |
May 12, 2015 |
| 3 | Bryan Cranston / Carol Leifer | May 19, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 26, 2012 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2015 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 23:00:00 |