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Andy Kaufman: Jim Carrey
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Twenty years ago the world lost a wonderful comedian in Andy Kaufman who first became known as Latka from the television series Taxi. In 1999, a new crop of Kaufman fans were born after Jim Carrey starred in the hit film Man on the Moon.
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These were exciting times for Kaufman fans. After years of nothing, there was now action on the front. Buzz had been building for months about the Andy Kaufman biopic, "Man On The Moon". There was talk of Jim Carrey being possessed by Andy. There was the neck injury he sustained while reenacting the wrestling match with Jerry Lawler. Something was in the air.
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