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Bob Zany: Close But No Cigar

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Bob Zany has been in show business since he made his national television debut on the 'Gong Show' in 1976.  As a comedian, he has worked everywhere and worked with everyone.  So why isn't Bob Zany a bigger name?  And what keeps him going, out performing o
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Bob Zany has been in show business since he made his national television debut on the 'Gong Show' in 1976. As a comedian, he has worked everywhere and worked with everyone. So why isn't Bob ... Read allBob Zany has been in show business since he made his national television debut on the 'Gong Show' in 1976. As a comedian, he has worked everywhere and worked with everyone. So why isn't Bob Zany a bigger name? And what keeps him going, out performing on the road more than 45 week... Read allBob Zany has been in show business since he made his national television debut on the 'Gong Show' in 1976. As a comedian, he has worked everywhere and worked with everyone. So why isn't Bob Zany a bigger name? And what keeps him going, out performing on the road more than 45 weeks a year? This documentary examines Bob's thirty-plus years as a comedian through intervie... Read all

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    Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
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    Nia Peeples
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    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
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    Frank Caliendo
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    Todd Glass
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    Drew Hastings
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    Bob Kevoian
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    Andy Kindler
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    Murray Langston
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    Kristi Lee
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    Neil Leiberman
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    Ralphie May
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      • December 9, 2014 (United States)
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