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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984): Cast

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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas is a 1984 comedy directed by William Dear, starring Garry Shandling and Joan Rivers. It runs 1 hour.

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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
William Dear
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas About?

The premise of Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas without spoilers.

The hour‑long special is pure Shandling, offering his trademark “average guy stuck in the farce called life” routine. While the persona fits the tape’s format, casual viewers may miss the sharper, Johnny Carson‑taunting edge seen later in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It originated as Shandling’s first Showtime cable special.

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • stand up
  • stand up comedian
  • stand up comedy
  • tv special
  • stand up comedy special
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Cast & crew

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas Cast

Garry Shandling leads the cast, with Joan Rivers. Directed by William Dear.

From the director

More from William Dear

More films directed by William Dear, best-rated first: Angels in the Outfield, The Perfect Game, Harry and the Hendersons and A Mile in His Shoes.

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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas?

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas released?

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas was released in 1984.

Who directed Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas?

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas was directed by William Dear.

More films by William Dear

Who is in the cast of Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas?

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas stars Garry Shandling and Joan Rivers.

Does Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas have a post-credit scene?

No. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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