Richard Jeni: Platypus Man

Richard Jeni: Platypus Man

1993 · 58 min · ★ 7.8 · Comedy

In his first HBO Comedy Hour appearance filmed in 1992, Richard Jeni: Platypus Man won the prestigious Cable Ace Award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. Later, Jeni starred in the short-lived UPN sitcom "Platypus Man" and composed the theme song ("I'm A Platypus Man") for the TV series. A non-stop joyride and one of the funniest comedy shows ever recorded, Jeni's style will leave you breathless.

Directed by Keith Truesdell · Written by Richard Jeni

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