
truInside
2016 · truTV · 60 min · 1 season
S01E10 · Tommy Boy
Tue, 10 May, 12:00 pm
Holy schnikes! The ultimate 90s buddy comedy, Tommy Boy features SNL standouts Chris Farley and David Spade in their first major movie roles. Rob Lowe, Bo Derek, and Brian Dennehy round out the star-studded cast, but the unmatchable chemistry of Farley's physical brilliance and Spade's biting sarcasm make this a comedy worth watching over and over. Cast, crew, and critics revisit this coat-splitting classic.
About
truTV's documentary series dives into the untold tales behind the iconic comedy that has kept audiences laughing for decades, including films such as Airplane!, Election, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bridesmaids and more! These rarely heard stories are told directly by the people who were on the inside, sharing the truth about how it all got so damn funny.
Episodes
- E01
Airplane!
Tue, 1 Mar· 60 minThe cast, crew, and celebrity fans of the movie "Airplane!'' share an insider's look at the making of the iconic comedy.
- E02
Election
Tue, 8 Mar· 60 minThe cast and crew of Election'' recount their favorite moments from the film.
- E03
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Tue, 15 Mar· 60 min - E04
Bridesmaids
Tue, 22 Mar· 60 minThe cast and crew of ``Bridesmaids'' tell stories from the making of the film.
- E05
The Jerk
Tue, 29 Mar· 60 minThe cast and crew of ``The Jerk'' provide untold stories from the set of this comedy.
- E06
Heathers
Tue, 12 Apr· 60 min"What's your damage, Heather?" Before Mean Girls and Cruel Intentions , there was Heathers , the original teen satire movie, which skewered high school cliques with biting dialogue and diabolical plot twists. This cult classic broke open the careers of its charismatic teenage stars, including Winona Ryder. Cast, crew, and critics dig into the darkly comic world of the movie that changed high school comedies forever.
- E07
Comedy Cellar
Tue, 19 Apr· 60 minWhat do Colin Quinn, Ray Romano, Louis CK, and Amy Schumer have in common? They all call a cramped, dank basement in NYC's Greenwich Village home. The Comedy Cellar has helped launch the careers of some of the funniest people on the planet. Celebrity "pop-ins" are typical and the infamous comedians' table is real. truInside: The Comedy Cellar follows a week in the life of the iconic club, seen through the eyes of those who hold it dearest.
- E08
Bull Durham
Tue, 26 Apr· 60 minFeaturing all-star performances by Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon , and Tim Robbins , 1988's breakout hit Bull Durham was a romantic-comedy grand slam. Here, the cast, crew, and celebrity fans step up to bat to discuss the movie Sports Illustrated ranked as the top sports film of all time.
- E09
The Groundlings
Tue, 3 May· 60 minGenerations of legendary comedians call The Groundlings Theatre the secret to their success. For more than 40 years, this small L.A. venue has taught improv and sketch comedy in a rigorous style where only the funniest survive. This episode of truInside shows you how the biggest and best-loved comedians like Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph (and many more) got their start as Groundlings.
- E10
Tommy Boy
Tue, 10 May· 60 minHoly schnikes! The ultimate 90s buddy comedy, Tommy Boy features SNL standouts Chris Farley and David Spade in their first major movie roles. Rob Lowe, Bo Derek, and Brian Dennehy round out the star-studded cast, but the unmatchable chemistry of Farley's physical brilliance and Spade's biting sarcasm make this a comedy worth watching over and over. Cast, crew, and critics revisit this coat-splitting classic.