Biography - Season 25 Episode 2 Rodney Dangerfield
Trace the unlikely rise of the comedian whose self‑deprecating humor and signature lament—“I don’t get no respect”—made him one of the most beloved figures in American comedy. The episode follows Dangerfield from his difficult early years and stalled first attempts at show business to his remarkable comeback in mid‑life, when his sharp timing and everyman persona finally caught fire. Biography explores his legendary appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show, his creation of the famed Dangerfield’s comedy club, and his transition into film with scene‑stealing roles in Caddyshack, Easy Money, and Back to School. Interviews and archival footage reveal a performer who turned personal hardship into universal laughter, crafting a comic identity that resonated across generations. The program paints a warm, funny, and poignant portrait of a man who earned respect by joking about never getting any.
Year: 2012
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Director: David L. Wolper, Agnes Nixon
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First Air Date: Apr 06, 1987
Last Air date: Jan 02, 2012
Season: 27 Season
Episode: 356 Episode
Runtime: 60 minutes
IMDb: 6.70/10 by 36.00 users
Popularity: 11.5085
Language: English