Al Lubel

Ünlü bir stand-up ustası olan George Simmons, kan dolaşımındaki bir sorun nedeniyle ölümcül bir hastalığa yakalandığını öğrenir. George'un bir yıldan az ömrü kalmıştır. Ira ise ümit vaadeden ve George'u örnek alan bir stand-up komedyenidir. Ira ve George günün birinde aynı klüpte sahne alırlar. Ira'nın yeteneğini fark eden George, onu asistanı olması için ikna eder. Ira’nın hayatına girmesi ile George bir çalışandan çok, bir arkadaş edinmiştir.

A character study of, “the funniest comedian you’ve never heard of,” and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lubel, a former Star Search grand champion as he struggles to get by, perpetually broke and sleeping on friends couches, as he continues to pursue his artistic dreams into his sixties.

From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.

Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.