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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

0.020261h 38mNR
DocumentaryComedy

Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, and other entertainment icons got their start in a 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell. Featuring interviews with the surviving cast members, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, and more, the film recounts a pivotal moment in comedy history, in hilarious, moving, and inspiring detail. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.

Directed by Nick Davis

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CAST

The people behind the story

Martin Short
Martin ShortSelf / Jeffrey
Eugene Levy
Eugene LevySelf / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
Victor GarberSelf / Jesus
Andrea Martin
Andrea MartinSelf / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
Jayne EastwoodSelf / Sonia
Valda Aviks
Valda AviksSelf / Peggy
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Avril ChownSelf / Joanne
Rudy Webb
Rudy WebbSelf / Lamar

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