Despite the success of "The Larry Sanders Show," the comic struggles with complacency; Shandling works through unexpected emotional, physical and professional crises, finding solace in community and a mentorship of younger comics.

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

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Garry Shandling's unlikely path toward success begins following an impulsive move to Los Angeles; a serious traffic accident results in a near-death experience; the success of the sitcom "It's Garry Shandling's Show" elevates the comic's profile.

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Conversations with family members and friends, as well as selections from personal journals and four decades' worth of TV appearances, offer a glimpse into the late comic's brilliant mind and restless soul.

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