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Richard Jeni: Platypus Man(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-01-30
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Time: 0h 58m
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In his first HBO Comedy Hour appearance filmed in 1992, Richard Jeni: Platypus Man won the prestigious Cable Ace Award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. Later, Jeni starred in the short-lived UPN sitcom "Platypus Man" and composed the theme song ("I'm A Platypus Man") for the TV series. A non-stop joyride and one of the funniest comedy shows ever recorded, Jeni's style will leave you breathless.
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In his first HBO Comedy Hour appearance filmed in 1992, Richard Jeni: Platypus Man won the prestigious Cable Ace Award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. Later, Jeni starred in the short-lived UPN sitcom "Platypus Man" and composed the theme song ("I'm A Platypus Man") for the TV series. A non-stop joyride and one of the funniest comedy shows ever recorded, Jeni's style will leave you breathless.
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1993-01-30
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