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.
Director: Jake Lewis
Writer: Jake Lewis
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
