Robert Klein's Legacy Of Laughs

The Leonard Lopate Show | Mar 27, 2017

Comedian and actor Robert Klein and director Marshall Fine discuss their film, “Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg.” The film tells the story of the legendary comic's life, and how his work influenced performers from Jay Leno and Jon Stewart.

The documentary “Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg” airs March 31 on Starz.

There will be a special screening, followed by a conversation with Robert Klein and Marshall Fine at The Picture House (175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY) on March 29th at 7:30 p.m.

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