The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

About This Movie

So, The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me is like stepping into Dangerfield's world for about an hour. It's his first special on ABC, and you can really feel the vibe. The pacing kind of bounces around between his stand-up bits and sketches, which makes it feel less like a traditional show and more like a hilarious showcase of his wit. There’s this rawness to it, you know? Rodney's got this self-deprecating humor that just works. The sketches, while not groundbreaking, reflect that era’s quirky style and charm. And his comic timing? It's something else. If you appreciate that kind of humor, this special has a certain authenticity that captures his essence really well.

Features stand-up and sketchesCaptures the essence of Dangerfield's humorA unique artifact from the early '80s comedy scene