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Death Can Be a Funny Business

Death Can Be a Funny Business

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Death Can Be a Funny Business

"Turns out, the afterlife has a punchline."

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A funeral director who moonlights as a stand-up comedian must learn to cope with four ghostly visitors who appear during his daily life and performances.

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Elijah Santoro

Elijah Santoro

Pete Perman

Mark De Jeu

Older Man

Cristen Stephansky

Crying Woman

Tyler O'Malley

Younger Man

Madeline Sclichter

Funny Woman

Joe Fishel

Joe Fishel

Funeral Home Employee

Julia Silverman

Julia Silverman

Dr. Clarke

Brian Ceponis

Paranormal Investigator

Michael Z. Atrata

Michael Z. Atrata

'John'

Frank Perman

Coroner

Creative team

Written by: Joe Fishel

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