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Mel Brooks, Chris Rock, Robin Williams, et al. Set for Showtime’s Laughing Stock

Chris Rock
(© Tristan Fuge)
Chris Rock
(© Tristan Fuge)

Tony Award winner Mel Brooks and recent Broadway stars Chris Rock and Robin Williams will be among those featured on Showtime’s new series Laughing Stock.


The show will be hosted by David Steinberg, who is also executive producing the series along with actor Steve Carrell. The series is expected to debut next year.


The 10-episode series will feature interviews with top comedians and others talking about the art of comedy. Other guests will reportedly include Carol Burnett, Jane Lynch, Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Larry David, Carl Reiner, Ellen DeGeneres, and Judd Apatow.