Laughter on the 23rd Floor
“TV's top comic has everything. Except his sanity.”
Synopsis
A group of television writers struggles to keep their demanding comedian’s live comedy show on the air as network interference, personal conflicts, and the pressures of 1950s television threaten its future.
Top Cast
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Nathan Lane
Max
Mark Linn-Baker
Val
Victor Garber
Kenny
Saul Rubinek
Ira
Peri Gilpin
Carol
Dan Castellaneta
Milt
Richard Portnow
Harry
Zach Grenier
Brian
Mackenzie Astin
Lucas
Sherry Miller
Faye
Colin Fox
Cal Weebs
Ardon Bess
Cecil
Roy Lewis
Alfred
Craig Eldridge
Observer
Karyn Dwyer
Toga Girl
Keith Knight
Brutus
Steven Morel
Cassius
Shannon Rowe
Gail
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Benjamin
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Benjamin
Neil Simon
Joseph Vitarelli
Danny Nowak
Jacqueline Cambas
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Benjamin
Director
Danny Nowak
Director of Photography
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laughter on the 23rd Floor about?
A group of television writers struggles to keep their demanding comedian’s live comedy show on the air as network interference, personal conflicts, and the pressures of 1950s television threaten its future.
Who directed Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
Laughter on the 23rd Floor was directed by Richard Benjamin.
Who stars in Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
The principal cast of Laughter on the 23rd Floor includes Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Victor Garber, Saul Rubinek, Peri Gilpin.
When was Laughter on the 23rd Floor released and how long is it?
Laughter on the 23rd Floor was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Laughter on the 23rd Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laughter on the 23rd Floor was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.