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Initial release October 7, 1988
Directors David Seltzer
Box office21. 04 million USD
Producers Daniel Melnick
Michael Rachmil
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Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot. …

Funniest Fringe jokes from years gone by

Feb 16,2020 3:34 am

Each year comedy channel Dave names its top gag from the Edinburgh festival, which is chosen by a panel of critics And Then voted on by The Public .

This year's Funniest Joke of The Fringe winner is Lorna Rose Treen with.

Here are the previous 10 winners:

2022: A pasta pun from Masai Graham triumphed as The Fringe festival returned in Full Force after the Covid pandemic.

But The Female guard saw me and I couldn't get pasta. "

2019: Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel got plenty of laughs But also some criticism from a Tourette's charity with his winning Joke .

- I think I might have florets. "

2018: Liverpool comedian Alan Rowe hit The Spot with a one-liner about being sacked by a Jobcentre.

- Knowing that if you get fired, you still have to come in The Next day. "

2017: Ken Cheng , who is also a professional Poker Player , kept a straight face with his gag about the new pound Coin .

But Then Again , I hate all change. "

2016: Having made The Shortlist in the two previous years, Masai Graham finally took The Top spot with his organ donor Joke .

he is A Man after My Own heart"

2015: With a Fringe show called Punderbolt, it was no surprise that a pun was Darren Walsh 's Punchline .

It's Hans free. "

2014: Tim Vine became The First comedian to win the award for a second time with his Joke about a vacuum Cleaner .

Well it was just collecting dust. "

2013: Having quit his job selling paintbrushes to become a comedian, Rob Auton 's Joke was judged a stroke of Genius .

Could be a Chinese Wispa. "

2012: Canadian funnyman Stewart Francis took a swipe at the Beckhams with his winning Joke .

Posh and Becks. "

2011: Nick Helm added a touch of Disney Magic to the frustrating task of choosing a new Password .

so I picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. "

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