Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)

From the ingenious mind of director Josh Greenbaum, comes a rollicking Hulu original documentary, "Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show." This film dives deep into the tumultuous journey of a prime-time sketch comedy show that dared to be different. It was a show that, despite its brief lifespan, assembled a legendary ensemble of comedic talent, long before they became the household names we know today. "Too Funny to Fail" presents an incisive, yet playful exploration of the Dana Carvey Show, which, after a high-octane run on Saturday Night Live, graced ABC for a fleeting eight episodes. It was irreverent, it was audacious, and it was led by two of SNL's most adored alumni — Dana Carvey and Robert Smigel. Through intimate interviews with key players, including Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert, the film unravels the labyrinthine narrative of the show's creation, its unexpected twists, and its abrupt end. It paints the picture of a comedy show that dared to take risks in art, leaving behind a legacy of brilliant careers, enduring friendships, and a testament to the beauty of boldness in creativity. "Too Funny to Fail" isn't just the biography of a short-lived show; it's a vibrant chronicle of comedy giants on the brink of stardom, a show that burnt bright and fast, and a poignant affirmation of the undeniable worth of artistic risks. It's a story filled with humor, resilience, and an insatiable appetite for pushing the boundaries of comedy. A story that, despite its title, is anything but a failure.

Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show is a comedy movie directed by Josh Greenbaum.

Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show is currently streaming on Hulu.