PLEASE DON'T GO Harvey Pekar's unique approach to fame (getting paid for Letterman appearances, turning down Oprah), the film's innovative structure with multiple Harveys (actors, real Pekar), the iconic "On Strike Against NBC" shirt, and the real-life inspiration for storylines like finding other Harvey Pekars in the phone book. The film's creators were inspired by a box of comics and a Letterman tape, leading to the multi-layered, comic-book style biopic. American Splendor (2003) #americansple