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Diary of a Young Comic

7.019791h 7mMovieTV MovieComedy

A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard Lewis as a fictionalized version of himself - a young New York comic who comes out to Los Angeles to seek his fame and fortune.

DirectorGary Weis
WritersRichard Lewis·Bennett Tramer

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Cast · Directed by Gary Weis

RLRichard Lewis
Richard Lewis
Billy Goldstein / Gondola
DDDom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Himself
GJGeorge Jessel
George Jessel
Himself
BMBill Macy
Bill Macy
Herbert Gondolstein
SKStacy Keach
Stacy Keach
Mr. Porzinski
MLMichael Lerner
Michael Lerner
Norman Greenleaf - Billy's agent
LKLinda Kerridge
Linda Kerridge
Billy's neighbor
GDGary Mule Deer
Gary Mule Deer
Himself
NPNina van Pallandt
Nina van Pallandt
Herself
RDRichard Dimitri
Richard Dimitri
Dr. Alexander Biff Mendez - Billy's therapist
GB
Gypsy Boots
Himself
MB
Marvin Braverman

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Diary of a Young Comic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Diary of a Young Comic?

Diary of a Young Comic is streaming on Hoopla, Cineverse and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Diary of a Young Comic on Netflix?

No, Diary of a Young Comic is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Cineverse.

Is Diary of a Young Comic on Amazon Prime Video?

Diary of a Young Comic isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Diary of a Young Comic for free?

Diary of a Young Comic is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Cineverse in United States.