Canned Laughter
Seen it?1979 | 26 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Geoffrey Sax
- Rowan AtkinsonRobert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
- Sue HoldernessLorraine
- Joan ScottMrs. Nolan
- John J. CarneyBus Conductor
- Harry ShacklockOld Man
- George BelbinPassenger
- George RomanovForeigner
- Michael StaniforthSanders
- Martin WimbushLloyd
- Michael BrennanSecurity Guard