The Court Jester
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.
Cast
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
Videos
Storyline
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.
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