Showtime orders I'm Dying Up Here

Showtime announced at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour that it is to pick up the comedy series I'm Dying Up Here.

The show is set in the stand-up comedy world of the 1970s and stars Melissa Leo and Ari Graynor. Jim Carrey will work on the show as one of the executive producers.

Clark Duke, Michael Angarano, Andrew Santino, RJ Cyler, Erik Griffin and Stephen Guarino will also star on the show.