The Court Jester (2024)

7.0/10 • 10 min • Comedy Drama

Overview

Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.

Cast

Pauly Shore

Richard Simmons

Jesse Heiman

David

Tamra Brown

Ellen DeGeneres

Ronan Arthur

Ellen Show Producer

Benji Aflalo

Ellen Show Assistant Director

Austin Gelfman

Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic

Jake Lewis

Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director

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