Canned Laughter (1979)
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
Top billed cast
Rowan AtkinsonRobert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Sue HoldernessLorraine- Joan ScottMrs. Nolan
- John J. CarneyBus Conductor
- Harry ShacklockOld Man
George BelbinPassenger- George RomanovForeigner
- Michael StaniforthSanders
- Martin WimbushLloyd
Michael BrennanSecurity Guard
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