[1] The series is executive produced by Flebotte, Jim Carrey, Michael Aguilar, and Christina Wayne.

[2] It was announced on January 12, 2016, that Showtime had ordered the pilot to series based on the bestselling nonfiction book by William Knoedelseder of the same title.

[6] I'm Dying Up Here explores the Los Angeles stand-up scene circa 1973 as a group of young comedians attempt to become successful at Goldie's comedy club and potentially gain a star-making turn on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show.

Club owner Goldie mentors the young comics with a combination of toughness and encouragement to further their chances at success.

The show focuses on the daily struggles and successes of the comics, Goldie, and the cutthroat competitors in the industry.