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Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
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Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

1987-12-05 · 60 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

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
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul ReiserPaul ReiserSelf
Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenSelf
Brooke AdamsBrooke Adams
Carrie FisherCarrie FisherSelf
Teri GarrTeri GarrSelf
Elliott GouldElliott GouldSelf
Sha LeWilanteWaitress
Carol KaneCarol KaneFortune Teller
Desi Arnaz Jr.Desi Arnaz Jr.
Belinda BauerBelinda Bauer
Dirk BlockerDirk Blocker
Charlie BrillCharlie Brill
Mack Dryden
John GloverJohn Glover
Kelsey GrammerKelsey GrammerSelf
Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonSelf
Dom IrreraDom Irrera
Kit McDonoughKit McDonough
Robert PicardoRobert Picardo
Kevin PollakKevin PollakSelf

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