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.

• Jake LewisDirector
• Jake LewisWriter

• Pauly ShoreRichard Simmons
• Jesse HeimanDavid
• Tamra BrownEllen DeGeneres
• Ronan ArthurEllen Show Producer
• Benji AflaloEllen Show Assistant Director
• Austin GelfmanEllen Show Warm-Up Comic
• Jake LewisEllen Show 2nd Assistant Director