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Chris Elliott went from NBC gofer to semi-fame as a juvenile oddball on Letterman, but never tasted true Hollywood glory. Frank DiGiacomo profiles the misunderstood funnyman in our new comedy issue — looking back at such classic Elliott guises as his Morton Downey Jr. character and Marlon Brando — and explores why the former Get a Life star may be his generation’s most underappreciated comic genius.

For a taste of Elliott’s recent antics, click here to watch his “To Catch a Predator” spoof that aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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