The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

Synopsis

The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage.

First Air Date: 2018-03-26

Last Air Date: 2018-03-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

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Top Cast

Garry Shandling as Self (archive footage)
Judd Apatow as Self
Kevin Nealon as Self
Mike Shandling as Self
Eric Cohen as Self
Merrill Markoe as Self
Gavin de Becker as Self
Lewis Smith as Self
John Markus as Self
Bob Saget as Self

Seasons

Miniseries (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part 1 (2018-03-26)

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.
Ep. 2: Part 2 (2018-03-27)

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.