Dying to Do Letterman is a feature-length documentary that chronicles comedian Steve Mazan’s quest to perform stand-up on Late Show with David Letterman after being diagnosed with cancer in 2005.
The film screened on June 17 as part of the TBS Just for Laughs Chicago comedy festival and will be screening again this Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Gene Siskel Film Center at 8:15pm.
I sat down with Mazan for a long conversation about the quality of light in San Francisco, mid-western senses of humor and not giving up on your dreams regardless of the odds.
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Episode 023: Steve Mazan of Dying to Do Letterman
Running time: 112 minutes
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Show Notes
• Dying to Do Letterman will screen on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Gene Siskel Film Center at 8:15pm. Mazan and directors Biagio Messina and Joke Fincioen will be present for audience discussion.
• Follow the progress of the film at www.dyingtodoletterman.com.
• Keep up-to-date with Mazan at www.stevemazan.com.
• I have a brand new mailing list where you can sign for occasional email updates.
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