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.

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  Pauly Shore

  Richard Simmons
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  Jesse Heiman

  David
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  Tamra Brown

  Ellen DeGeneres
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  Ronan Arthur

  Ellen Show Producer
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  Benji Aflalo

  Ellen Show Assistant Director
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  Austin Gelfman

  Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic
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  Jake Lewis

  Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director