Adam Sandler has had a hand in a huge number of recent comedy hits . His first film as director , `` Knocked Up '' , '' stars Judd Apatow . A former stand-up comic , Apatow cut his teeth writing for Los Angeles TV shows .
Judd Apatow has had a hand in a huge number of recent comedy hits . His third film as director , `` Funny People , '' stars Adam Sandler . A former stand-up comic , Apatow cut his teeth writing for U.S. TV shows .