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Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to be Special
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Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to be Special

2016-05-05 · 62 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy

Garkfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special is the first special by the musical comedy duo of Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome. The pair filmed the special at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, and it features songs, comedy, and a new Garfunkel and Oates music video.

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Directors
Riki Lindhome, Jeremy Konner
Production companies
Divide / Conquer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Riki LindhomeRiki LindhomeHerself
Kate MicucciKate MicucciHerself
Anthony JeselnikAnthony JeselnikHimself
Steve AgeeSteve AgeeHimself

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