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A Tribute to Sam Kinison

  • Documentary
  • Comedy

May 23, 1993 (US)

1h 0m

Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Includes clips from "Married with Children," "Back to School," and 2 of his HBO appearances.

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