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In 2014, Zmuda co-authored another book with new anecdotes about Kaufman's desire to fake his death entitled Andy Kaufman: The Truth, Finally, which states that Kaufman's death was indeed a prank. Zmuda says that Kaufman is still alive and that Kaufman would soon be revealing himself as his upper limit on the prank was thirty years.
Apr 19, 2024 · As opposed to other artist biopics—“Ray,” “Bob Marley: One Love”—which seek to uncover the a-ha moments of inspiration that gave birth to indelible songs, “Man on the Moon” lets the germ of creativity remain unknowable. Why did Kaufman stage such an unusual TV special that included Howdy Doody?
After performing at a comedy club, Kaufman calls Lynne, Zmuda, and Shapiro to disclose that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer and may die soon. Initially, they are not sure whether to believe this, thinking it could be another Kaufman stunt, with Zmuda actually believing a fake death would be a fantastic prank.
Sep 29, 2014 · The story that Andy Kaufman faked his own death 30 years ago has been revived by his pal. Bob Zmuda, who has made a career from his friendship with the great prankster, has previously maintained Kaufman would not be so cruel to his family to pull off such a stunt.
Also used here in a similar capacity is Bob Zmuda (played likably by Paul Giamatti), the writing partner and co-conspirator who helped Kaufman create his boorish lounge-act alter ego, Tony...
Nov 17, 2017 · Rather than produce a standard press kit for "Man on the Moon," Carrey asked Kaufman’s girlfriend Lynne Margulies and collaborator Bob Zmuda to handle filming him in his trailer and on set as Kaufman/Clifton. Reportedly, Universal then demanded that the footage be buried because they were worried Carrey would “come off as an asshole.”
Mar 31, 2015 · In his odd and rambling book, “The Truth, Finally,” Zmuda lays out his argument that Kaufman faked his own death.
