The Court Jester

Jan 19, 2024

0h 10m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Blue Eyed Jack Films

The Court Jester Trailers

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Cast

Richard Simmons

Pauly Shore

David

Jesse Heiman

Ellen DeGeneres

Tamra Brown

Ellen Show Producer

Ronan Arthur

Ellen Show Assistant Director

Benji Aflalo

Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic

Austin Gelfman

Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director

Jake Lewis

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