
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
1987-12-05 · 60 min · ★ 6.0
Paul Reiser brings his sophisticated observational humor to home video in this rare showcase of his acclaimed talent as both actor and stand-up comedian. Reiser goes out on a whim searching for "The Main Thing" in a unique blend of live stand-up comedy and an uprorious out-of-body experience feautring cameo appearances by Teri Garr, Elliott Gould, Carrie Fisher, Michael J. Pollard, Desi Arnaz Jr., Woody Harrelson, Carol Kane, and many others! Join Paul Reiser for his unique perspective on such subjects as exact change, dogs, valet parking, potato chips, "They" & "The Guy", Larry Storch and much more! Go out on a whime with Paul Reiser - you'll be beside yourself with laughter.
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- Directors
- Carl Gottlieb
- Production companies
- Nuance Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Paul ReiserSelf
Lance HenriksenSelf
Brooke Adams
Carrie FisherSelf
Teri GarrSelf
Elliott GouldSelf
Carol KaneFortune Teller
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Belinda Bauer
Dirk Blocker
Charlie Brill
John Glover
Kelsey GrammerSelf
Woody HarrelsonSelf
Dom Irrera
Kit McDonough
Robert Picardo
Kevin PollakSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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