Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)

Inspired by Neil Simons early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows the play focuses on Sid CaesarJackie Gleasonlike Max Prince the star of a weekly comedyvariety show circa 1953 and his staff including Simons alterego Lucas Brickman who maintains a running commentary on the writing fighting and wacky antics which take place in the writers room