Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott

From Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve by Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan

March 17, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 301

About this episode

The episode features Chris Elliott discussing his career and comedic roles.

For a guy whose sitcom was called "Get a Life", we think that Chris Elliott has done pretty darn well. The son of legendary comedian Bob Elliott (of Bob and Ray fame), Chris has carved out his own niche playing slightly surreal and snarky characters. Beginning on Late Night with David Letterman, Chris was the focus of many recurring gags including him being a guy who lives under the theater seats. But he was above ground in the Fox sitcom Get A Life, playing an oblivious man-child who lives above his parents' garage. With movie roles including Cabin Boy and Groundhog Day plus recurring tv gigs including Everybody Loves Raymond and Schitt's Creek, Chris is staying plenty busy flying the Elliott comedy flag. And, oh yes, for those scoring at home Abby Elliott of the hit show The Bear is his daughter. Not bad for a guy who most of us first discovered living under David Letterman's seats. As always find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Chris Elliott? Cabin Boy saw Chris make the leap to the big screen, though the movie didn't score with critics or mainstream moviegoers. It still retains a cult audience thanks to weird scenes like this…

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Hodgins, Steve McLellan

Guest: Chris Elliott

Topics covered

  • comedy
  • sitcoms
  • surreal characters
  • David Letterman
  • film roles
  • family legacy

Keywords

  • Chris Elliott
  • comedy
  • Get a Life
  • Late Night with David Letterman
  • Cabin Boy
  • Groundhog Day
  • Abby Elliott

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Late Night with David Letterman, Fox

Books & works: Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Groundhog Day, Everybody Loves Raymond, Schitt's Creek, The Bear

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