Dick Smothers

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

Mark Whitacre , es un tipo que pasa de intentar ascender en la importante empresa en que trabajaba, a denunciar prácticas corruptas dentro de la misma. Tras informar al FBI de la conspiración de su empresa para fijar precios a nivel multinacional, Withacre se contempla a sí mismo aclamado héroe y objeto de una recompensa. Pero antes, el FBI necesita pruebas. Así que se presta con entusiasmo a llevar una grabadora oculta en su maletín, imaginándose a sí mismo como una especie de agente secreto. Desafortunadamente para el FBI, lo más difícil de la misión consistirá en saber lo que es verdad y lo que es fruto de la gran imaginación de Withacre.

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).

Esta es una mirada interesante al Life and Times del personalizador / dibujante de carros Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Mediante el uso de muchas fotografías mejoradas gráficamente y autos "parlantes", es una mirada cariñosa a la cultura del automóvil en el sur de California desde principios de los 50 hasta el fallecimiento de Ed en 2001.

Aclamado documental sobre la comedia y los cómicos.

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.

Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music.

Las Vegas, 1973. Sam "Ace" Rothstein, un profesional de las apuestas, es el eficaz director de un importante casino que pertenece a un grupo de mafiosos. Su misión es controlar el funcionamiento del negocio y garantizar que la corriente de dinero que va a parar a manos de sus jefes siga fluyendo. Las Vegas es un lugar ideal para millonarios y políticos, pero es también lugar de paso de tahúres, prestamistas, traficantes de drogas y matones. Un día el violento Nicky Santoro, al que sus jefes han encargado que cuide de Sam, llega a Las Vegas con la intención de quedarse.

An angel named Timmy with help of a dog and mouse tries to give a less fortunate Boy and Girl A Teddy bear and doll for Christmas.

Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise.

A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts as spokesman for the humor magazine in a mock-scientific—actually a mock-everything—look at the phenomenon of celebrity.

De nuevo, los más disparatados del volante se dan cita en la loca e ilegal carrera de Cannonball. El comisario Spiro T. Edsel detiene a todos los conductores oficiales para suspender la carrera y evitar accidentes. Los organizadores sin embargo no están dispuestos a renunciar a la carrera más emocionantes del año, así que se ven obligados a contratar conductores primerizos. A lo largo del accidentado ?rally? se suceden las más increíbles aventuras. Un conductor gordo y tímido se enamora de una rubia despampanante que se le asigna como copiloto. Un avión de pasajeros confunde la pista 8 y circula como un bólido entre los coches... entre tanto, el comisario persigue a los participantes dispuesto a acabar con todos, con la carrera y con los Estados Unidos, si es preciso.

A new craze is sweeping the nation! The “Yo-Yo” has come out of retirement and is back into the hearts and minds of every hard working, right thinking, up-and-coming, true blue American yo-yo lover. And there are millions of them. Emerging from his all knowing state of yo, Tommy Smothers of TV and stage fame, is the voice of the “Yo-Yo Man” and Dick Smothers is the voice of Yo. Hecan now come into your home in this brand new video for your entire family and friends to enjoy. Learn tricks like “Walk the Dog”, “Over the Falls” and “Loop the loop”. Fast forward the tape to color coded markers to watch and rewatch the “Yo-Yo Man” and the “Yo Master” Daniel Volk demonstrating each trick.

Tom and Dick Smothers play Bones Howard and Ryan Fitzgerald, a TV cameraman and intrepid reporter, respectively, involved in the race to find the buried treasure of Al Capone on Alcatraz Island at the former prison where he was imprisoned.

Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dickie Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas.

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.

A CBS television special, renowned for its legendary "Yma, Ava....Yma, Uta... Yma, Oona" sequence. Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man (1970), won Anne Bancroft her only Emmy for her portrayal of 14 different woman in 14 musical and comedy sketches. Bancroft's husband Mel Brooks contributed to the script and also appears onscreen.

The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada.

Before there were mockumentaries, there was this "Documentary/TV Movie" on the satirical 1968 Presidential campaign for comedy performer Pat Paulsen

Adaptación para TV de "Alicia a través del espejo".

A documentary about the career of legendary production designer Joe Alves and his four decades in Hollywood.