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The Paragon of Comedy

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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The Paragon of Comedy (1983)
Comedy

John Paragon and friends perform comedy skits as a variety of colorful characters.John Paragon and friends perform comedy skits as a variety of colorful characters.John Paragon and friends perform comedy skits as a variety of colorful characters.

  • Director
    • Wayne Orr
  • Writers
    • John Paragon
    • Sandy Helberg
    • Suzanne Kent
  • Stars
    • John Paragon
    • Sandy Helberg
    • Edie McClurg
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    73
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Wayne Orr
    • Writers
      • John Paragon
      • Sandy Helberg
      • Suzanne Kent
    • Stars
      • John Paragon
      • Sandy Helberg
      • Edie McClurg
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Paragon
    John Paragon
    • Self…
    Sandy Helberg
    Sandy Helberg
    • Jim Vine
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Dear Abby…
    Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson
    • Elvira
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Arnie…
    Suzanne Kent
    Suzanne Kent
    • Elizabeth Taylor…
    Joan Leizman
    Joan Leizman
    • Sharon
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Candy O'Brien
    John Moody
    John Moody
    • Bob Keister
    Liz Brody
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    Kimberlee Carlson
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    Marilyn Corwin
    Marilyn Corwin
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    Becky Jordan
    Becky Jordan
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    Lisa LeCover
    Lisa LeCover
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    Yana Nirvana
    Yana Nirvana
    • Dancer
    • (as The John Paragon Dancers)
    • Director
      • Wayne Orr
    • Writers
      • John Paragon
      • Sandy Helberg
      • Suzanne Kent
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    • Trivia
      The John Paragon Dancers were actually the The L.A. Knockers, who collaborated with the Groundling comedy troupe on numerous occasions.
    • Quotes

      Ray: This is my dog, Shadow. Umm... Shadow's like... well... Shadow's like, dead, you know? But I'm keeping him around so that I can like... watch him reincarnate.

      [points finger at Shadow]

      Ray: Stay.

    • Connections
      Features The Waitresses: I Know What Boys Like (1982)

    User reviews3

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    9/10

    HBO OR SHOWTIME...RELEASE THIS ON DVD!

    One of the best, funniest things from the 1980s! John Paragon had some of the best charactors I've seen from a comedian/writer/actor! The supporting cast also lend a nice comedic turn. The Richard Burton segment and the end segment with Ramone Azteca are hysterical!! I still remember a line from Ramone when he asks a lady's name and she replies..Linda..Ramone: Liiinda, Like a fine French wine that goes well with fish! Always pops in my head when I hear "Linda"!
    • larrypnd
    • Oct 17, 2020
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    • Release date
      • January 16, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color

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