
3.0“It's lonely at the middle.”/ September 23, 1992
Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes, it seems like everybody but Buddy realizes that he should retire. As Buddy looks for work in show business, he realizes that the rest of the world has forgotten the golden days of Buddy Young, and that there just may not be room in the business for an old comic like himself.
“It's lonely at the middle.”

Buddy Young Jr.

Stan

Elaine

Annie Wells

Curated based on cinematic style, tone, and audience acclaim
Susan

Phil Gussman

Larry Meyerson

Mom

Buddy (Age 15)
Stan (Age 8)

Mr. Gimbel
Mrs. Gimbel