I'm Dying Up Here. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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I'm Dying Up Here
William Knoedelseder, 2009
TV series vs book
David Flebotte, Jim Carrey, 2017-2018

The series explores the Los Angeles stand-up scene of the mid-1970s as a group of young comedians attempt to become successful at Goldie’s comedy club and potentially gain a shot on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. Club owner Goldie mentors the young comics with a combination of toughness and encouragement to further their chances at success.