Canned Laughter

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Comedy

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.

Released: Apr 8, 1979

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Rowan Atkinson

Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall

Sue Holderness

Lorraine

Joan Scott

Mrs. Nolan

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