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Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
"Among America's great comedians, Red Skelton is certainly the most beloved, along with his gallery of characters, including Clem Kadiddlehopper, San Fernando Red, and of course Freddie the Freeloader. Red Skelton entertained us with his charm, wit and warmth for decades, on stage, on radio, in the movies, and on his hit television program. Movie and television stars lined up to appear on his television show, week after week, year after year, entertaining...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
"Continuing the enormous success of the previous two years, the third season of SNL showcased a fearless cast that created some of the most memorable sketches to ever appear on the show. With hilarious breakthrough characters like The Nerds, Coneheads, lounge singer Nick Winters, Samurai Warrior, a singing King Tut and featuring Father Guido Sarducci as well as "The Franken and Davis show," SNL continued to define itself as the pinnacle of irreverent...
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
"'About the songs' is a 30-minute documentary that chronicles the stories behind some of the great songs that have defined Tony's career and played an undeniably important role in the American Songbook ... Joining the discussion is noted George Washington University musicologist, Richard Golden, who provides great insight as both a music expert and Tony's friend. Hundreds of archived and rare photographs and memorabilia add to this intimate look into...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Historic performances from the Ed Sullivan Show featuring The Supremes, Janis Joplin, Dusty Springfield, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Band, The Byrds, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Lovin' Spoonful, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Jackson 5, James Brown, The Righteous Brothers, The Temptations, and the Four Tops
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Returning for what would be the final season (1979-80) for many of the original cast and writers of SNL, the complete fifth season includes an array of comedic hosts, including Steve Martin, Eric Idle, Buck Henry, Rodney Dangerfield, Martin Sheen, Bea Arthur, Ted Knight, and more. It also features classic performances by Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Randy Newman, and others. Includes audio commentary by Buck Henry and...
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Liz Lemon is the head writer of a live variety program in New York City. Liz's life is turned upside down when brash new network executive Jack Donaghy interferes with her show, bring the wildly unpredicatable Tracy Jordan into the cast. Now it's up to Liz to manage the mayhem and still try to have a life.