Andy's Funhouse
Synopsis
This special was taped in 1977 but did not air until August 1979, on ABC. It featured most of Andy's famous gags, including Foreign Man/Latka and his Elvis Presley impersonation, as well as a host of unique segments (including a special appearance by children's television character Howdy Doody and the "Has-been Corner"). There also is a segment that included fake television screen static as part of the gag, which ABC executives were not comfortable with, fearing that viewers would mistake the static for broadcast problems and would change the channel—which was the comic element Kaufman wanted to present. Andy's Funhouse was written by Kaufman, Zmuda, and Mel Sherer, with music by Kaufman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Trbovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Sherer, Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda
- Original Score
- Andy Kaufman
- Original Title
- Andy's Funhouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Trbovich
Mel Sherer, Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda
Andy Kaufman
George Shapiro, Andy Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
George Shapiro
Producer
Andy Kaufman
Producer
Mel Sherer
Writer
Andy Kaufman
Writer
Bob Zmuda
Writer
Andy Kaufman
Original Music Composer
Tom Trbovich
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andy's Funhouse
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What is Andy's Funhouse about?
This special was taped in 1977 but did not air until August 1979, on ABC. It featured most of Andy's famous gags, including Foreign Man/Latka and his Elvis Presley impersonation, as well as a host of unique segments (including a special appearance by children's television character Howdy Doody and the "Has-been Corner"). There also is a segment that included fake television screen static as part of the gag, which ABC executives were not comfortable with, fearing that viewers would mistake the static for broadcast problems and would change the channel—which was the comic element Kaufman wanted to present. Andy's Funhouse was written by Kaufman, Zmuda, and Mel Sherer, with music by Kaufman.
Who directed Andy's Funhouse?
Andy's Funhouse was directed by Tom Trbovich.
Who stars in Andy's Funhouse?
The principal cast of Andy's Funhouse includes Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, Wendy Polland, Chubby Rosalie, George Shapiro.
When was Andy's Funhouse released and how long is it?
Andy's Funhouse was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Andy's Funhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Andy's Funhouse was composed by Andy Kaufman.