Marty Callner

Marty Callner

Birth : , Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marty Callner is a director. His primary work is with music videos. Marty has directed work from such popular artists as Cher, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith and has work recorded back as far as 1977 and as recent as 2009. He has been nominated for 7 Emmys, 3 DGAs, and 1 CableACE Award. His son is writer/actor Dax Callner.Callner directed Bette Midler's HBO concert special Diva Las Vegas which first aired in 1997. Diva Las Vegas is now available on DVD. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marty Callner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Marty Callner

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Dane Cook: Above It All
Director
Join Dane Cook on October 5th for his latest stand-up comedy event ‘Above It All’ filmed from his front porch overlooking Los Angeles. This all new comedy routine is his third w/ director Marty Callner (Vicious Circle, Isolated Incident). Don’t miss out on this epic comedy special.
The Rolling Stones - Licked, Live In NYC
Producer
The Rolling Stones have released another new live collection, Licked Live in NYC, from the band's performance at Madison Square Garden during their 2003 tour. The title was issued as 1-DVD/2-CDs, 1-SD Blu-ray/2-CDs, 2-CDs and 3-LPs, on June 10, 2022, via the Universal Music Group's Mercury Records.
The Rolling Stones - Licked, Live In NYC
Director
The Rolling Stones have released another new live collection, Licked Live in NYC, from the band's performance at Madison Square Garden during their 2003 tour. The title was issued as 1-DVD/2-CDs, 1-SD Blu-ray/2-CDs, 2-CDs and 3-LPs, on June 10, 2022, via the Universal Music Group's Mercury Records.
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Executive Producer
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Director
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend
Executive Producer
The comedian and actor dishes up an hour of audacious adult humor taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend
Director
The comedian and actor dishes up an hour of audacious adult humor taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
Whitney Cummings: I Love You
Director
In her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Whitney dissects her recent breakup, her TV show, and the troubling voices in her head. This extended and uncensored version is sure to keep you laughing for days.
Terry Fator Live in Concert
Director
America's Got Talent Winner, Terry Fator, brings a hilarious range of characters to life in his Las Vegas headlining show. Characters include Winston, the impersonating turtle, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice, and lounge singer Monty Carlo. With comedic banter and amazing vocal impressions of musical superstars such as Garth Brooks, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more, Terry Fator Live in Concert is a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway
Director
Pee-Wee is excited when Jambi the genie grants him a wish. He wishes to fly but gets upset when he sees Captain Carl and Miss Yvonne on a romantic date with each other.
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Director
HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.
George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano
Producer
One of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez stars in his second HBO solo special. George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano is a live stand-up special performed in front of a packed arena crowd at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.
George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano
Director
One of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez stars in his second HBO solo special. George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano is a live stand-up special performed in front of a packed arena crowd at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.
Dane Cook: Isolated Incident
Director
Dane Cook: ISolated INcident is a Comedy Central special which premiered on May 17, 2009 with the CD/DVD release following on May 19. In the special, Cook performs for a crowd of 400 people at the Laugh Factory. The entire special was shot in one take with no edits. He recently started performing the new material live for the Isolated Incident - Globo Thermo Tour 2009, which began on April 25, 2009. Dane Cook released the DVD special that was aired on Comedy Central on November 17, 2009
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
Executive Producer
Will Ferrell stars in a stand-up comedy as George W. Bush in this take on the former President of the United States. After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
Director
Will Ferrell stars in a stand-up comedy as George W. Bush in this take on the former President of the United States. After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
Director
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow
Director
The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding versions of "My Love," "Rock Your Body," "Cry Me a River" and "SexyBack" will not be disappointed.
George Lopez: America's Mexican
Producer
Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.
George Lopez: America's Mexican
Director
Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.
Dane Cook: Vicious Circle
Director
Vicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fans.
Whoopi Goldberg: Back to Broadway
Director
Twenty years before this video was produced, comedian Whoopi Goldberg took Broadway by storm in a one-woman show that established her as one of the wittiest, finest performers of her generation. The groundbreaking comic returns to the Great White Way in this HBO special that has her revisiting some of her earlier characters, such as the belly-aching druggie Fontaine, as well as new avatars such as Lurleen, a Southern belle facing menopause.
Rolling stones: Four flicks
Director
Tip of the Tongue Documentary Extras Licks Around the World Toronto Rocks DVD Trailer Bootlegs: "Beast of Burden" "You Don't Have to Mean It" "Rock Me Baby" "Bitch" "I Can't Turn You Loose" "Extreme Western Grip" "Well, Well" (1–4: 4 November 2002 at Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, USA) (5: 8 June 2003 at Circus Krone, Munich, Germany) (6,7: In-studio) Select-a-Stone: "Monkey Man" (Multi-angle)
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
Producer
24 August 2003 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England "Brown Sugar" "You Got Me Rocking" "Rocks Off" "Wild Horses" "You Can't Always Get What You Want" "Paint It Black" "Tumbling Dice" "Slipping Away" "Sympathy for the Devil" "Star Star" (B-stage) "I Just Want to Make Love to You" (B-stage) "Street Fighting Man" (B-stage) "Gimme Shelter" "Honky Tonk Women" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Extras Band Commentaries "Gimme Shelter" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "Sympathy for the Devil" AC/DC and the Stones Jumbotron Animation Custom Setlist Backstage Pass (Concert only)
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
Director
24 August 2003 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England "Brown Sugar" "You Got Me Rocking" "Rocks Off" "Wild Horses" "You Can't Always Get What You Want" "Paint It Black" "Tumbling Dice" "Slipping Away" "Sympathy for the Devil" "Star Star" (B-stage) "I Just Want to Make Love to You" (B-stage) "Street Fighting Man" (B-stage) "Gimme Shelter" "Honky Tonk Women" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Extras Band Commentaries "Gimme Shelter" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "Sympathy for the Devil" AC/DC and the Stones Jumbotron Animation Custom Setlist Backstage Pass (Concert only)
Toronto Rocks
Director
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks,""Stars 4 SARS," "SARSStock,","SARSfest," "SARS-a-palooza," the "SARS concert," or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit Concert." Estimated to have between 450,000 and 500,000 people attending the concert, it is the largest outdoor ticketed event in Canadian history, and one of the largest in North American history.
Rolling Stones Live From Madison Square Garden
Producer
18 January 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA "Street Fighting Man" "If You Can't Rock Me" "Don't Stop" "Monkey Man" "Angie" "Let It Bleed" "Midnight Rambler" "Thru and Thru" "Happy" "You Got Me Rocking" "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Honky Tonk Women" (with Sheryl Crow) "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" (B-stage) "When the Whip Comes Down" (B-stage) "Brown Sugar" (B-stage) "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Extras Band Commentaries: "Street Fighting Man" "Happy" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" Sheryl Crow and the Stones Making the HBO Special Custom Setlist Select-a-Stone: "Honky Tonk Women" (Multi-angle) (Concert only)
Rolling Stones Live From Madison Square Garden
Director
18 January 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA "Street Fighting Man" "If You Can't Rock Me" "Don't Stop" "Monkey Man" "Angie" "Let It Bleed" "Midnight Rambler" "Thru and Thru" "Happy" "You Got Me Rocking" "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Honky Tonk Women" (with Sheryl Crow) "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" (B-stage) "When the Whip Comes Down" (B-stage) "Brown Sugar" (B-stage) "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Extras Band Commentaries: "Street Fighting Man" "Happy" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" Sheryl Crow and the Stones Making the HBO Special Custom Setlist Select-a-Stone: "Honky Tonk Women" (Multi-angle) (Concert only)
The Cranberries - Stars: The Best Videos 1992-2002
Director
1. Dreams 2. Linger 3. Zombie 4. Ode To My Family 5. I Can´t Be With You 6. Ridiculous Thoughts 7. Salvation 8. Free To Decide 9. When You´re Gone 10. Promises 11. Animal Instinct 12. Just My Imagination 13. You & Me 14. Analyse 15. Time Is Ticking Out 16. This Is The Day 17. Stars
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Director
2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."
John Leguizamo: Sexaholix... A Love Story
Director
"John Leguizamo's Sexaholix... a love story marks the Emmy winner's return to HBO with his fourth solo special, an autobiographical performance directed by Marty Callner...explores personal topics such as his relationships with women and his complicated family dynamics...his story from childhood to fatherhood through a variety of characters."
Britney Spears: Live from Las Vegas
Director
Have you ever had a dream that felt so real, you couldn't tell the difference between the real world and the dream world? On November 18, 2001, the world's biggest star, Britney Spears, brought her "Dream Within a Dream" Tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in legendary Las Vegas. Watch this defining concert, witnessed by millions of fans, as it was broadcast live on HBO.
Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001
Producer
Drowned World Tour 2001 was recorded at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan on August 26, 2001 and was originally broadcast live on HBO as Madonna Live! Drowned World Tour 2001. Drowned World Tour was the fifth concert tour by Madonna in support of her seventh and eighth studio albums Ray of Light and Music, respectively.
Poison - Greatest Videos Hits
Director
Poison Greatest Video Hits is the fifth DVD/video from the rock band Poison, released in 2001. The DVD was released following the Poison album Power to the People and features every Poison music video up to this point including the latest video, the album titled track "Power to the People" . Every Poison album featured music videos up to this point except for the album Crack a Smile...and More!. The DVD consists of the first two Poison video releases "Sight for Sore Ears" and "Flesh, Blood, & Videotape" (which have not been released on DVD) and also features behind the scenes footage, in depth interviews, various clips and music videos from 'Swallow This Live', 'Native Tongue' and 'Power to the People' albums. The DVD received US Gold certification in 2003.
'N Sync: Live from Madison Square Garden
Director
In the summer of 2000, 'N Sync hit the road with their "No Strings Attached" tour - a concert to remember.
Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis
Director
Shot at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, Gloria Estefan's Live in Atlantis features the hits "Coming Out of the Dark," "Oye," and "Mi Tierra." The DVD also contains medleys of such hits as "Conga/1-2-3/Get on Your Feet/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and songs from the Grammy Award-winning CD "Alma Caribeña," featuring performances by Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, and José Feliciano. Also included are Gloria's bio, discography, and a photo gallery.
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!
Producer
Comedian David Brenner 2000 stand-up special.
David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!
Director
Comedian David Brenner 2000 stand-up special.
Marc Anthony: The Concert from Madison Square Garden
Director
Marc Anthony brings his elegant passions to the Big Apple in this exciting 2001 concert performance. The dazzled audience erupts at the singer's knockout, Spanish-language openers, "Y Hubo Alguien" and "Contra la Corriente," swoons to his exultant "You Sang to Me," and hangs on every marvelous syllable in the exquisitely phrased "When I Dream at Night." Anthony's material occasionally slides into bathos ("That's Okay"), but at his best he can go from big band salsa ("Nadie Como Ella") to Burt Bacharach-flavored pop-soul ("My Baby You") to gorgeous, breathless ballads ("Da la Vuelta") without breaking a sweat. But when he needs all engines firing at once, such as on his hot-hot-hot big hit, "I Need to Know," the tension and power are delicious. Watching Anthony work a stadium crowd--gliding, dancing, playing to every corner--reminds one of Mick Jagger's playbook.
I'm Still Here... Damn It!
Director
Pregnant legendary controversial comedian Sandra Bernhard performs her Off-Broadway show that combines stand up, storytelling and musical performance. She also talks about the female musicians who paved the way for female artists today.
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Director
Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.
Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.
Producer
Following her smash hit success with "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston's fame rose to global superstar. In this 1997 HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites some of her friends up on stage, including Bobby Brown, Bebe Winans and more.
Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.
Director
Following her smash hit success with "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston's fame rose to global superstar. In this 1997 HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites some of her friends up on stage, including Bobby Brown, Bebe Winans and more.
Garth Live from Central Park
Director
This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a good showing in it, and I loved his performances of all his classic songs, such as "Unanswered Prayers, "The Dance," and "Friends in Low Places." While there weren't any of the high-kinetic, ultra-energetic stage movements usually reserved for the arena shows Garth gives, it was still worth the video purchase. Garth's performance was terrific, and the audience members obviously loved it as they sang along with all of his songs. You will find yourself doing the same.
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
Director
Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance was filmed for television; HBO released it as a TV special originally broadcast on January 18, 1997 and repeated on February 2, 1997. Midler won the 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the special. Among the songs performed were The Rose, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, From A Distance, Friends, Wind Beneath My Wings, Stay With Me and Do You Want To Dance?. Bette's daughter Sophie von Haselberg appeared for a short time during the song "Ukulele Lady". She sat with the rest of the cast and musicians on stage playing a ukulele and singing the words.
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
Producer
The Girlie Show - Live Down Under included a date filmed at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 19, 1993 from The Girlie Show World Tour. The video was originally broadcast as a TV special on HBO in 1993 under the title Madonna Live Down Under: The Girlie Show. This was the fourth concert tour by Madonna, in support of her fifth studio album, Erotica.
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Executive Producer
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-depth interviews with both men.
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
Director
A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world.
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4
Himself
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Vixen, Europe, Great White, LA Guns, Aerosmith, Danzig, Mr Big, Sacred Reich, Faster Pussycats, Thin Lizzy, Brighton Rock, Ezo, Stage Dolls, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Overkill & more.
KISS: Crazy Nights
Director
Crazy Nights is a music VHS by American hard rock band Kiss. The VHS features three videos from the album of the same name, including "Crazy Crazy Nights", "Turn on the Night" and "Reason to Live". It was certified Gold in the US.
Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks
Director
Live at Red Rocks is a concert video album by the American singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks. It was filmed during Nicks' 1986 Rock a Little Tour. It features special guests Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood on drums. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Performance Music Video in 1987. Originally released as an Enhanced CD-ROM in 1987, it was reissued on DVD in 2007. Song listing: "Outside the Rain" "Dreams" "Talk to Me" "I Need to Know" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cover) "No Spoken Word" "Beauty and the Beast" "Stand Back" "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" "Edge of Seventeen".
Alice Cooper: The Nightmare Returns
Director
Shot in Detroit on Halloween during his 1986 tour, all of Alice Cooper's trademark songs are present in this spectacular showcase of entertaining thrills, filled with his legendary straightjacket escapes and boa constrictors, along with several new stage shockers...
Krokus - The Video Blitz
Director
This video album captures all the excitement and heavy metal energy that made Krokus a top international band. With over 10 million records sold, the '80s hard rock gods are still the most successful Swiss band ever making it big in the USA and England. 10 Great Songs including Our Love (the uncensored version), Ballroom Blitz, Eat the Rich, Ready to Rock and Screaming in the Night.
Pat Benatar : Live in New Haven
Director
Rock-n-roll maven Pat Benatar performs live in concert on the 1983 "Get Nervous" world tour.
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rock'n Soul Live
Director
Live at the Montreal Forum 1983
Fleetwood Mac in Concert - The Mirage Tour
Director
Fleetwood Mac performs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, CA, over two days, October 21 and 22, 1982. Hits from their classic Rumours album are performed, along with cuts from the 1975 Fleetwood Mac album, Tusk and Mirage.
Camelot
Director
A videotaped presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the Lerner & Loewe musical.
White Wing Dove - Stevie Nicks in Concert
Director
On December 13th, 1981, Stevie Nicks's "Live In Concert" Video was filmed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This video was also presented on television as an HBO special. Only a portion of the tracks filmed live appeared on the 60 minute video. They are: 1. Gold Dust Woman 2. Gold And Braid 3. I Need to Know 4. Dreams 5. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around 6. Sara 7. Edge of Seventeen 8. Outside the Rain 9. Rhiannon
George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
Director
A tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens with Johnny Cash giving a brief history of Jones's life. Highlights include: Jones and Tammy Wynette sing "Golden Ring"; Waylon Jennings sings "Honky-Tonk Heroes"; Jennings and Jessie Colter sing "Storms Never Let"; Jones and Jennings perform "Good-Hearted Woman"; Emmylou Harris with "One of These Days"; Harris and Jones sing "Here I Am"; bespectacled rocker Elvis Costello joins Jones on "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" and "Stranger in the House"; Tanya Tucker sings "Biggest Promenade"; Jones performs "The Race Is On," and joins his daughter Georgette for "Daddy, Come Home."
The Pee-wee Herman Show
Director
An adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with adult and sexual overtones and jokes including "mirror shoes" and others.
An Evening with Liza Minnelli
Director
Liza Minnelli in concert at the New Orleans Theatre of the Performing Arts. This show was a combination of the two performances Minnelli did on November 24, 1979. Highlights include Minnelli singing "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "It's a Miracle," "True Love," "The Man I Love," "Some People," an old English folk ballad, and "Come in From the Rain". Liza also sings two songs from her recent Tony winning Broadway show "The Act" - a song and dance number called "Arthur in the Afternoon," with Roger Minami and the show-stopping "City Lights" with Minami and dancer Obba Babatunde. Another highlight is a medley of New York songs sung by Minnelli which culminates in one of signature songs "Theme from New York, New York". The evening concludes with Minnelli singing performing a scene from "Cabaret"; and singing "Cabaret," "Harvest Moon," and "The World Goes Round."
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross
Director
If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Director
Robin Williams stand up special.
George Carlin: Again!
Director
Performing at the Celebrity Star Theater in Phoenix on July 23, 1978, Carlin mesmerizes his audience in the second of his 12 HBO specials. The show was originally planned as part of a concert/sketch movie, The Illustrated George Carlin, that never came to fruition.The routines include: Death, Kids & Parents, Newscast #2, Time and Al Sleet, the Hippy-Dippy Weatherman. -- From Amazon.com
On Location: Redd Foxx
Director
"Sanford and Son" made Redd Foxx a household name. This HBO "On Location" features his night-club act, raw and uncensored, and gives the viewers another side of this comedic genius. Starting thirty years before Sanford in what was known as the "chitlin" circuit, he performed with the likes of Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and the Will Mastin Trio. The Silverbird Hotel in Las Vegas presents the act in the true Redd Foxx tradition.
George Carlin: On Location at USC
Director
George Carlin's first ever comedy special, filmed live at the University of Southern California. Here, he talks about monopoly, flying on planes, random thoughts, walking, and other things.
Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin
Director
Steve Martin's HBO special was recorded as one of the network's On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previously unreleased show provides a rare and uncensored look at Martin's early act.
On Location: Myron Cohen
Director
With an uncanny ability to mimic just about any dialect he heard and accompany it with a hilariously appropriate facial expression, classic nightclub comedian Myron Cohen built his career on the art of effective storytelling. Filmed in Warwick, R.I., and hosted by fellow comedian Steve Allen, this installment of HBO's "On Location" series captures Cohen in his element, spinning yarns that are sure to make you laugh.
An Evening with Robert Klein
Producer
Comedian Robert Klein performs in HBO's first ever standup special.
An Evening with Robert Klein
Director
Comedian Robert Klein performs in HBO's first ever standup special.
New England Our Way
Producer
The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.
New England Our Way
Director
The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.
Poison: Flesh, Blood & Videotape
Executive Producer
Some hard rock bands just bang heads. Poison blows minds. This new home video captures the bad boys doin' it backstage, on tour, up close and in your face. Included here are five hot clips from the multi-platinum LP, "Flesh & Blood." Now you can see the original, uncut and controversial "(Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice" plus "Ride The Wind" in a special unedited version. And there's more! Behind-the-scenes footage reveals the guys cutting loose and raising hell in typical Poison-ous style as they invade America, Europe and Japan. This is "Flesh, Blood & Videotape"....and motorcycles, guns, ladies, cops, hotel thrashing, sex and (of course) rock and roll. It's easy to swallow, 100% undiluted POISON.