Paul Feig wrote “Freaks and Geeks” about his own high school experience, but didn't expect 'Old Friend' Judd Apatow to produce it

The filmmaker, 63, said he didn't have high hopes for the script until sending it to Apatow, whom he met in the stand-up ...
Newsday

Judd Apatow talks about 'Comedy Nerd,' doing stand-up on Long Island

While growing up in Syosset and Woodbury, comedian-director-producer Judd Apatow developed an obsession. He consumed all things comedy-related as a teenager and became passionate about the art form.