
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? 1999
Overview
For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and
Director: Larry Carroll
Cast

Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)

Richard Pryor
Self

Rodney Dangerfield
Self

Dennis Miller
Self

Judy Tenuta
Self

Jay Leno
Self

Tim Matheson
Self

Beverly D'Angelo
Self

Larry King
Self
Bill Kinison
Self