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You Had to Be There

You Had to Be There

Sep 18, 2026·NR·1h 38m·Documentary, Comedy

Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, and other entertainment icons got their start in a 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell. Featuring interviews with the surviving cast members, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, and more, the film recounts a pivotal moment in comedy history, in hilarious, moving, and inspiring detail.

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You Had to Be There

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Martin Short
Martin Short
Self / Jeffrey
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Self / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
Victor Garber
Self / Jesus
Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Self / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood
Self / Sonia
Valda Aviks
Valda Aviks
Self / Peggy
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Avril Chown
Self / Joanne
Rudy Webb
Rudy Webb
Self / Lamar
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