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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 4h 19m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
2.3K
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The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018)
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Judd Apatow presents an emotional two-part in-depth look at the life, career and complex internal struggles of his loving mentor, the influential stand-up comedian and actor Garry Shandling,... Read allJudd Apatow presents an emotional two-part in-depth look at the life, career and complex internal struggles of his loving mentor, the influential stand-up comedian and actor Garry Shandling, based on Shandling's personal diaries.Judd Apatow presents an emotional two-part in-depth look at the life, career and complex internal struggles of his loving mentor, the influential stand-up comedian and actor Garry Shandling, based on Shandling's personal diaries.

  • Director
    • Judd Apatow
  • Stars
    • Garry Shandling
    • Judd Apatow
    • Kevin Nealon
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Judd Apatow
    • Stars
      • Garry Shandling
      • Judd Apatow
      • Kevin Nealon
    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling
    • Self
    Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow
    • Self
    Kevin Nealon
    Kevin Nealon
    • Self - Comedian
    Mike Shandling
    • Self - Garry's Cousin
    Eric Cohen
    • Self - Producer, Welcome Back Kotter
    Merrill Markoe
    Merrill Markoe
    • Self - Writer
    Gavin de Becker
    Gavin de Becker
    • Self - Friend
    • (as Gavin DeBecker)
    • …
    Lewis Smith
    Lewis Smith
    • Self - Friend…
    John Markus
    • Self - Writer, The Larry Sanders Show
    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Self - Actor
    Bob Saget
    Bob Saget
    • Self - Comedian
    Dave Coulier
    Dave Coulier
    • Self - Comedian
    Jay Leno
    Jay Leno
    • Self - Comedian…
    Chuck Schumacher
    • Self - Garry's Friend
    Bruce Grayson
    • Self - Friend…
    Ed Solomon
    Ed Solomon
    • Self - Writer, It's Garry Shandling's Show
    Brad Grey
    Brad Grey
    • Self - Garry's Manager
    • (archive footage)
    Paul Willson
    Paul Willson
    • Self - Actor
    • Director
      • Judd Apatow
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    Thank you Judd for honoring Garry!!!

    Judd Apatow remembered and honored his friend and mentor with this touching documentary where you could really feel and see the love from all he came in contact with during his career. I remember growing up and seeing Garry when he appeared on the Tonight Show and couldn't believe when he walked away from it. One of my all-time favorite HBO series was the Larry Sanders Show which for lack of a better description was sheer genius!

    Simply put, Garry Shandling was an amazing performer who left us too soon and considered by many one of the best comedians ever to grace the stage and entertain us. Judd, you brought tears to my eyes when I watched this HBO special. Thank you for remembering and honoring Garry Shandling in such a manner!
    Bridget-16

    Fantastic

    Great documentary of an amazing man - never knew how troubled he was - made me cry
    10miketobin-56828

    Great work by Judd, touching doc

    Being a bit too young to know Garry in his prime, I learned first of Shandling in Apatow's great jam packed interview book 'Sick in the Head.' The interview alone was enough to get me to check out the Larry Sanders show, watch old late night interviews on YouTube and invest time in Shandlings career..

    This documentary expanded on the life of Garry Ten-fold in a truly beautiful and touching way. Judd has done a respectable and thorough job in showing us the life and mind of a comedic genius. I'll rewatch this one again for both entertainment and inspiration. Thank you Judd.
    9Nathan_Needs_A_Username

    Movie Review: The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

    Comedian Garry Shandling died in March of 2016, his close friend and fellow comedian Judd Apatow now brings us a look into Shandling's life and the impact he has had on the comedic landscape.

    I don't usually review documentaries because I don't know enough about the format to really say whether it was made well or not.

    This is more of a recommendation for a film that really impacted me. Apatow does a great job of capturing what made Shandling so special and the interviews with his friends and family range from hilarious to heartbreaking.

    If you are at all a fan of Garry Shandling's work or the history of comedy at this is definitely worth checking out. It's in two parts, both are about 2 hours long so it is a commitment but it's worth it.
    8steveo122

    not too long

    Career driven good guy keeps his soul clean. Worthy subject; worthy tribute. And, no, not too long.

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      Self - Actor, The Larry Sanders Show: The 'Gary effect' is, I think, beyond what any of us can really imagine.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Judd Apatow/Krysten Ritter/ROZES with Nicky Romero (2018)

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 蓋瑞桑德林的禪意日記
    • Production company
      • Apatow Productions
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      • 4h 19m(259 min)
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