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Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.
Keywords
talk show
based on true story
backstage
obesity
2000s
short film
tv show set
proof of concept
heartwarming
fitness trainer
Casts

Pauly Shore
Richard Simmons

Jesse Heiman
David

Tamra Brown
Ellen DeGeneres

Ronan Arthur
Ellen Show Producer

Benji Aflalo
Ellen Show Assistant Director

Austin Gelfman
Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic

Jake Lewis
Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director
Crews
Mark Waldman
Executive Producer
Eric Scullin
Music
Max Ostroff
Executive Producer
Emil Håseth Gurvin
Cinematography

Jake Lewis
Music
Alen Stubbs
Producer
Alen Stubbs
Production Design
Ehron Asher
Producer

Jake Lewis
Director

Jake Lewis
Writer
Steven T.S. Salisbury
Producer
Jenna Socha
Editor
Backdrops & Posters



