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The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (1999)
Director: Paul Miller
Cast: Jerry Stiller, Jason Alexander, Anne Meara, Ben Stiller
Runtime48 min
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The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can be a major embarrassment. The roastee being honored is Jerry Stiller, who played Arthur Spooner on the CBS sitcom King of Queens. Attendees included two at one point named New York City mayors, Police Commissioner Howard Safir, The Golden Girls' Bea Arthur, Dr. Ruth, The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson, and comedian Janeane Garofalo.
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Fans of comedy and classic Hollywood roasts will find much to enjoy in this 1999 documentary capturing the annual Friars Club roast of comedian Jerry Stiller, known for his iconic roles on shows like The King of Queens. Director Paul Miller delivers an intimate yet hilarious look at the inner workings of this elite comedic fraternity as they poke fun at one of their own, featuring appearances from fellow comedy legends like Ben Stiller, Anne Meara, and Jason Alexander.