Explore the life and legacy of Garry Shandling, one of the most influential and beloved comedians of all time. Discover his iconic stand-up routines, groundbreaking TV shows, and enduring impact on the comedy industry.
He's a boxer, a Buddhist, a hoops junkie, and a kind of Yoda to every funny person born since 1965 (Sandler, Silverman, Apatow, Gervais, Baron Cohen...). Amy Wallace survives a rare sparring session with Garry Shandling, the reclusive master of American comedy.
Naomi Fry writes about “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling,” directed by Judd Apatow, a new two-part documentary on HBO, which uses extensive archival materials and interviews to recount the comedian’s life and legacy.
Judd Apatow directs a documentary about the life, comedy and spirituality of his late friend and mentor. The two-night HBO event is built around excerpts from the comedian's revealing diaries.