this adaptation for tv be a wonderful vehicle for bill irwin to show his ability to perform physical humor . with the backdrop of a struggle between an actor and his writer or director and bill use his clown antic to showcase a variety of skill include hat trick and pantomime and dance and various physical device . although it take a big swipe at the entertainment industry and his craft and it be engross for people of all walk and age . this work be televise a a pbs special . bill perform a piece of it on the tonight show and but out of context it do not go over well .