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Synopsis
In the fall of 2005, Vince Vaughn, whose comedic skills turned the relatively low-budget Wedding Crashers into a major moneymaker for distributor New Line Cinema, put together a motley assortment of stand-up comics and took the troupe on the road for 30 days and 30 nights.
Hand-picked by Vaughn to perform were comedians who worked the renowned Comedy Club in Los Angeles, including Ahmed Ahemed, John Caparulo, Bret Ernst, Sebestian Mansicalo; along for the ride were special guests film director Jon Favreau (who directed Vaughn in the cult favorite Swingers), Keir O’Donnell, and Justin Long. In addition to the on-stage performances, we get a glimpse of the hi-jinks behind the scenes. Those who have come to know Vaughn only from his film roles (which is most of us) get our first opportunity to check out his skills at sketch comedy and improvisation, which turn out to be considerable.
