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Funny People (2009)
Funny People
Date:
July 31, 2009
Type:
Movie
Genres:
Comedy, Drama
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Description
George Simmons is a very successful yet self-involved stand-up comedian who learns that he has an inoperable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira Wright is a struggling up-and-coming stand-up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One thing these different men have in common is that neither of them has any close friends. One night, George takes notice of Ira when they perform at the same club and he hires him to be his semi-personal assistant and opening act at his performances. George and Ira form a close bond as George teaches Ira how to win the crowd and Ira helps the dying George find closure in his legacy.
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plays
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(I've Had) The Time of My Life
performed by
Bill Medley
and
Jennifer Warnes
Date:
1987
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
The song (I've Had) The Time of My Life is on the playlist Ira creates for George.
Song:
(I've Had) The Time of My Life performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
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(I've Had) The Time of My Life
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(I've Had) The Time of My Life performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
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Bill Medley
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Jennifer Warnes
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(I've Had) The Time of My Life
Song:
(I've Had) The Time of My Life performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
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Bill Medley
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Jennifer Warnes
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(I've Had) The Time of My Life
Carolina in My Mind
performed by
James Taylor
Date:
1969
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Carolina in My Mind performed by James Taylor
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James Taylor
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Carolina in My Mind
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Carolina in My Mind performed by James Taylor
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Carolina in My Mind
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Carolina in My Mind performed by James Taylor
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James Taylor
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Carolina in My Mind
Diamond Dave
performed by
The Bird and The Bee
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Diamond Dave performed by The Bird and The Bee
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The Bird and The Bee
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Diamond Dave
Song:
Diamond Dave performed by The Bird and The Bee
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Diamond Dave
Song:
Diamond Dave performed by The Bird and The Bee
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The Bird and The Bee
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Diamond Dave
Fire and Rain
performed by
James Taylor
Date:
February 1970
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Fire and Rain performed by James Taylor
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James Taylor
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Fire and Rain
Song:
Fire and Rain performed by James Taylor
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James Taylor
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Fire and Rain
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Fire and Rain performed by James Taylor
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Fire and Rain
Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08)
performed by
Wilco
; features
Andrew Bird
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08) performed by Wilco; features Andrew Bird
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Wilco
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Andrew Bird
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Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08)
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Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08) performed by Wilco; features Andrew Bird
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Wilco
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Andrew Bird
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Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08)
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Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08) performed by Wilco; features Andrew Bird
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Wilco
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Andrew Bird
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Jesus, Etc. (Live Summer '08)
Keep Me In Your Heart
performed by
Warren Zevon
Date:
2003
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Keep Me In Your Heart performed by Warren Zevon
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Warren Zevon
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Keep Me In Your Heart
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Keep Me In Your Heart performed by Warren Zevon
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Keep Me In Your Heart
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Keep Me In Your Heart performed by Warren Zevon
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Warren Zevon
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Keep Me In Your Heart
Walk Like An Egyptian
performed by
The Bangles
Date:
September 1, 1986
Type:
Song
This Song is played in
Funny People
Song:
Walk Like An Egyptian performed by The Bangles
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The Bangles
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Walk Like An Egyptian
Song:
Walk Like An Egyptian performed by The Bangles
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Walk Like An Egyptian
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Walk Like An Egyptian performed by The Bangles
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Walk Like An Egyptian
What Television Series are referenced by this Movie?
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refers to
these television series...
Entertainment Tonight
Date:
September 15, 1981
Type:
Television Series
This Television Series is referred to by
Funny People
When Ira asks George why no one else knows about his illness, George replies that no one knows because he didn't run to Entertainment Tonight to tell them.
Entertainment Tonight is a daily television entertainment news show. In its current form, Entertainment Tonight airs as half of a one-hour entertainment news block that also includes a spin-off, The Insider.
Everybody Loves Raymond
Dates:
September 13, 1996
-
May 16, 2005
Type:
Television Series
This Television Series is referred to by
Funny People
Ira and Ray Romano are in a restaurant where George is having lunch with Eminem. Ray Romano is excited to see the celebrities and wants to take a picture, but Eminem is irritated at the attention. It is mentioned that Ray is the guy from Everybody Loves Raymond.
Melrose Place
Dates:
July 8, 1992
-
May 24, 1999
Type:
Television Series
This Television Series is referred to by
Funny People
It is set in a small apartment courtyard complex in the West Hollywood district of Los Angeles, where several young individuals reside, each with their own dreams and drives.
Mr. Belvedere
Dates:
March 15, 1985
-
July 8, 1990
Type:
Television Series
This Television Series is referred to by
Funny People
Ira makes reference to Mr. Belvedere while talking with Daisy, after learning she slept with his roommate, the lead actor in the TV series, "Yo Teach".
What Albums are referenced by this Movie?
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refers to
these albums...
Dark Side of the Moon
performed by
Pink Floyd
Date:
March 17, 1973
Type:
Album
This Album is referred to by
Funny People
At the myspace corporate event, Ira is impressed that James Taylor is a performer. He is told that at last year's event they had Roger Waters performing The Dark Side of the Moon.
Album:
Dark Side of the Moon performed by Pink Floyd
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Dark Side of the Moon performed by Pink Floyd
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What Movies are referenced by this Movie?
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shows
these movies...
MerMan
Type:
Movie
This Movie is shown on
Funny People
A fake Adam Sandler movie with the tagline “A love story that’s a little fishy.”
Re-Do
Type:
Movie
This Movie is shown on
Funny People
Re-Do is a fake film starring Justin Long
It
refers to
these movies...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Date:
August 13, 1982
Type:
Movie
This Movie is referred to by
Funny People
In the apartment Ira shares with his two friends, there is a movie poster on the wall from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
The film follows a school year in the lives of freshman Stacy Hamilton, freshman Mark Ratner and their respective friends Linda Barrett and Mike Damone who believe themselves wise in the ways of romance and counsel their younger counterparts.
The Matrix
part of
The Matrix
Date:
March 31, 1999
Type:
Movie
This Movie is referred to by
Funny People
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What Television Episodes reference this Movie?
It
is referred to by
these television episodes...
Family Guy
:
Season:
13
/ Episode:
4
Brian the Closer
Date:
November 9, 2014
Type:
Television Episode
This Television Episode refers to
Funny People
When Quagmire is showing Peter his new real estate investment, Prescott Towers, Peter reminds Quagmire to never judge a book by its cover. Or a movie, like 'Funny People'.
Brian gets cosmetic surgery, which leads him to become a real estate agent. Unfortunately, this gets him in trouble with Quagmire.
Episode:
Brian the Closer part of Family Guy Season 13
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