The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

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  1. Part 1

  120m

  In 2016, comedy legend Garry Shandling's unexpected death sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Although he is widely remembered as a top stand-up comedian and the star of one of TV's most innovative sitcoms, "The Larry Sanders Show," to those close to him, the "real" Garry Shandling is far more complex. Shandling's longtime friend and onetime mentee, Judd Apatow, has created a remarkable portrait of an iconic comedian in this revealing two-part documentary. The film features a wealth of insights from Shandling's personal diaries, along with reflections by his closest friends, family and collaborators.

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  2. Part 2

  120m

  In 2016, comedy legend Garry Shandling's unexpected death sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Although he is widely remembered as a top stand-up comedian and the star of one of TV's most innovative sitcoms, "The Larry Sanders Show," to those close to him, the "real" Garry Shandling is far more complex. Shandling's longtime friend and onetime mentee, Judd Apatow, has created a remarkable portrait of an iconic comedian in this revealing two-part documentary. The film features a wealth of insights from Shandling's personal diaries, along with reflections by his closest friends, family and collaborators.

Cast

Garry Shandling

Self (archive footage)

Judd Apatow

Self

Kevin Nealon

Self

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Mike Shandling

Self

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Eric Cohen

Self

Merrill Markoe

Self

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Gavin de Becker

Self

Lewis Smith

Self

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John Markus

Self

Bob Saget

Self

Dave Coulier

Self

Jay Leno

Self