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                        The King of Comedy
Poignant black comedy about an aspiring comedian (Robert De Niro) who decides he can only get a shot at the big time with the help of America's top chat show host (Jerry Lewis).
Poignant black comedy about an aspiring comedian who decides that he can only get a shot at the big time with the help of America's top chat show host. But when the star fails to cooperate with his plan, the desperate comedian kidnaps him. A tale examining the successes and pitfalls inherent in the pursuit of the American dream.
Last on
            Fri 17 Jun 2011
            23:50
        
        
    Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Rupert Pupkin | Robert De Niro | 
| Director | Martin Scorsese | 
| Cathy Long | Shelley Hack | 
| Producer | Arnon Milchan | 
Broadcasts
- Sun 25 Nov 2007 00:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East & Yorkshire
 - Sun 3 Aug 2008 00:05ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England
 - Sun 3 Aug 2008 00:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, England & Yorkshire
 - Sun 16 Aug 2009 22:30
 - Mon 29 Mar 2010 01:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
 - Mon 29 Mar 2010 01:50ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Scotland
 - Fri 17 Jun 2011 23:50ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire