Behind The Scenes Of It’s Garry Shandling’s Show

Not sure that title could be any longer, even if it wanted to be. I cracked open season one of It’s Garry Shandling’s Show last night (a Christmas present to myself), and every time I re-watch it, it’s still brilliant.

Here’s a short behind the scenes report from who knows where.

Check out all the stuff strapped to Garry’s headboard.

If you’ve not seen the show, you should.You’ll be in for a treat.

Born from a sketch written for the Michael Nesmith In Television Parts NBC show, Garry and co-creator Alan Zweibel went away and wrote a pilot.

Here’s Al Jean talking about his experience writing it.

 

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