Garry Shandling
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Garry Emmanuel Shandling (born November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. He was best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms such as Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. He made a successful stand-up performance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became a frequent guest-host on the show. Shandling was for a time considered the leading contender to replace Carson (other hopefuls were Joan Rivers, David Letterman and David Brenner). In 1986 he created It's Garry Shandling's Show, for the pay cable channel Showtime. It was nominated for four Emmy Awards (including one for Shandling) and lasted until 1990. His second show, The Larry Sanders Show, which began airing on HBO in 1992, was more successful. Shandling was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards for the show and won in 1998, along with ...
Known For
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Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
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Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
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The Best of Carson, Volume 1
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Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show'
2007
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
1986
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
1988
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1984
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
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2009
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A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
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Garry Shandling: Stand-Up
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