Movies and TvShows featuring "comedy-writer" theme.

30 Rock is a comedy TV show that follows the life of Liz Lemon, the head writer of a variety show on a fictional television network. The show revolves around Liz's struggles to balance her personal and professional life, deal with eccentric colleagues, and navigate the challenges of working in the entertainment industry in New York City.

The Larry Sanders Show is a satirical sitcom that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a late-night talk show hosted by Larry Sanders. The show delves into the personal and professional lives of the host, his staff, and celebrity guests, offering a satirical critique of the entertainment industry and Hollywood culture.

Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.

Conan O'Brien embarks on a comedy tour across America after losing his job as the host of The Tonight Show. The film captures Conan's journey as he deals with the aftermath of his departure and explores the world of comedy outside of late-night television.

Mulaney is a comedy series about John Mulaney, a stand-up comedian who lives in New York City. He shares an apartment with his roommate, Jane, and becomes friends with his neighbor, Oscar. Mulaney works as a comedy writer and occasionally features on a game show as a host. The show follows his adventures and misadventures in the city.

American: The Bill Hicks Story is a documentary that explores the life and career of Bill Hicks, a stand-up comedian known for his provocative and controversial material. The film delves into Hicks' early influences, his rise to fame, and his untimely death at the age of 32. Through archival footage, interviews with friends and family, and animated sequences, American: The Bill Hicks Story paints a portrait of a brilliant and often misunderstood artist.

Tickling Giants is a documentary film that follows Bassem Youssef, a former surgeon turned political satirist and television personality, as he takes on the Egyptian military regime and the culture of fear and suppression in the country. The film highlights Youssef's popular comedy show and his fight for freedom of speech and democracy during the Arab Spring and the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution.

Get Bruce! is a comedy documentary that follows the life and career of a famous comedy writer. The film provides an intimate look into the world of comedy writing, with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry. From his early beginnings to his rise to fame, Get Bruce! offers a humorous and insightful exploration of the art of comedy.

Clark and Michael follows two aspiring Hollywood actors, Clark Duke and Michael Cera, as they navigate the entertainment industry, showcasing their stupidity, social satire, and running gags.

The former `Saturday Night Live' regular plays a variety-show host who's ready for prime time. This series was not; it aired only three episodes and spawned an `SNL' spoof called `The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show.'

In 17th-century France, Molière, a struggling playwright, forms a comedy troupe and faces censorship and competition from his mother and daughter. As he gains success, he becomes entangled in the French court and deals with personal hardships, including misery, starvation, and tuberculosis.

Michael & Michael Have Issues is a satirical comedy TV show that follows the lives of two friends who work as writers for a television studio. They navigate the challenges of working in the entertainment industry, dealing with their eccentric coworkers, and balancing their personal lives. The show is known for its observational comedy, parodying of TV programs, and humorous take on showbiz and workplace dynamics.

Moira Brooker and Philip Bretherton (Judith and Alastair from As Time Goes By (1992)) host this behind-the-scenes look at the work of the writers behind many of our favorite "Britcoms" (British situation comedies), revealing how their ideas make it to the screen.

The CollegeHumor Show was an American comedy that premiered on MTV on February 8, 2009 and also aired on MuchMusic. The show is a scripted sitcom with sketch comedy elements. It is written by and stars nine actual CollegeHumor editorial staff members, who play fictionalized versions of themselves. The show is an adaptation of the style of the long-running Hardly Working short film series created for the CollegeHumor site, made more suitable for the longer, televised format. After the conclusion of the six episode season, there has been little to no talk of continuing the series. The series also spawned the spin off show, Pranked hosted by Streeter Seidell and Amir Blumenfeld airing on MTV.

Bob Saget delivers his signature deadpan comedy style in this stand-up comedy special, discussing topics such as sex, relationships, and taboo subjects. With his unique blend of wit, wisdom, and witless humor, Saget takes the audience on a hilarious journey through his own life experiences and observations.

Features a sit-down with two of the film's writers; the third, Ronny Graham, passed away in 1999.

You Wrote It, You Watch It is a short-lived MTV sketch comedy series starring members of The State comedy troupe before they were given their own show by the network. It was hosted by Jon Stewart, future host of The Daily Show. The comedians performed humorous sketch recreations of letters sent to the MTV offices by viewers, depicting outrageous stories and events from their daily lives, with introductions by Stewart. An early example of crowdsourcing, the show only lasted one season, premiering in 1992 and being canceled in 1993. Jon Stewart would later quip, "You wrote it, you just didn't watch it!"

Short movie pleading the case that comedian Denis Leary stole material from comedian Bill Hicks.