Tom Smothers

This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.

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.

Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the Bill of Rights.

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

И о чем только думал Марк Уитакер? Будучи перспективным сотрудником агропромышленной корпорации «Арчер Дэниелс Мидланд» (АДМ), Уитакер неожиданно превращается в стукача. Несмотря на то, что Уитакер докладывает ФБР о том, что мультинациональная компания, в которой он трудится, искусственно поддерживает слишком высокие цены на продукцию, сам себя он считает чуть ли не героем, заботящимся об интересах простых граждан и достойным повышения. Но для того, чтобы воплотить его мечты в жизнь, ФБР нужны доказательства, вот почему Уитакер с радостью соглашается надеть на себя специальную подслушивающую аппаратуру, а в кейс спрятать магнитофон, воображая себя своеобразным спецагентом, выполняющим сверхсекретное задание.

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.).

This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.

Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along. When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends).

Иллюзионист, комик и просто талатливый артист Пенн Жиллетт открывает для зрителей тайны мира комедии. Самые грязные шутки, которые не повторяются дважды, для комиков, по его мнению, это то же самое, что соло в джазе. И эти правила остаются неизменным с самого возникновения жанра и до наших дней, что подтверждается кадрами выступлений 105 лучших комиков, невольно ставших главными героями фильма.

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.

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.

Объявляется о начале самой невероятной автогонки по дорогам Америки. Правил практически не существует. Участвовать могут все, кто хоть немного разбирается в педалях. Поэтому в гонщики записываются все, кому не лень. А виной всему — шериф штата, который сорвал участие в гонках настоящих спортсменов. Но соревнования от этого не только не проигрывают, а становятся настоящим приключением.

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.

Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. Comedian Tom Smothers introduces Redding to a crowd that is leaving -- until Redding grabs them with his charged rendition of "Shake." Redding's performance also includes "Respect" (which he wrote), "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Satisfaction," and "Try a Little Tenderness." Tragically, Redding died in a plane crash six months later. An innovative filmmaker who started in the 1950s making experimental films, Pennebaker garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature in 1993 for The War Room, his behind-the-scenes look at Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign. His other subjects have included Norman Mailer, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.

As Halloween approaches, the bears of Bearbank begin to fear an invasion of monsters from nearby Monster Mountain. As most of the bears prepare to leave the city, one brave little bear, Ted E. Bear, sets out to confront fear!

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.

Храбрый канадский рейнджер в компании с верной лошадью выслеживает серийного убийцу, давно наводящего ужас на обитателей расположенного неподалёку лагеря девушек-болельщиц.

Betty Boop runs for president in a loose storyline assembled from Fleischer cartoons redrawn by Korean animators.

A nervous ad executive creates havoc on his daughter's wedding day and becomes obsessed with a dream girl he keeps seeing everywhere but whom he can't catch.

A man resists the California fads that his wife, friends and wealthy Marin County neighbors embrace. Based on the serial by Cyra McFadden in the San Francisco Chronicle in the 70s, satirizing the lifestyle trends of the local elite - from open marriages and organic food to New Age cults.

In this comedy, three middle-aged men renew their boyhood friendship at a stag party and hatch a crazy scheme that involves making money off of a luscious prostitute.

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

Крутой эксперт по финансам Док получает задание мафии, содержащей казино в Лас-Вегасе, купить банк в Швейцарии для отмывки денег. По ходу дела Докане раз подставляют, в том числе подсовывают вместо банка комнатушку в мерзком районе Лугано Превратности фортуны скрашивает знакомство с Дэбби — юной женой банкира из Сан — Франциско, которую развлечения интересуют гораздо больше, чем финансы. Лихие повороты сюжета заносят Дока в Иран, где он открывает серебряные копи и заваливает мировой рынок этим металлом по демпинговым ценам, что, в свою очередь, приводит к новой череде подставок и интриг.

Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.

While the rest of the world is getting ready for Christmas, all the bears in Bearbank are getting ready to sleep… except for Ted E. Bear. Ted gets curious about the holiday, and sets out to learn the meaning of it from Santa Claus himself.

This color 1973 educational film is about drug abuse. Tom Smothers and Christopher George are featured.This film shows how young people may attempt to deal with insecurities and inadequacies by taking drugs/alcohol. The film stresses that young people can help one another and find other ways than substance abuse.

Nixon and Agnew played as Laurel and Hardy.

Работник крупной фирмы Дональд Бимен устал от ежедневной работы в офисе. Он увольняется и начинает выступать как танцор-чечеточник и фокусник в ночных клубах. Его бывший начальник безуспешно пытается уговорить Дональда вернуться в офис. Вскоре Дональд вместе с мистером Деласандро, который и научил его танцам и фокусам, создают специальные курсы для уставших от работы клерков. Курсы становятся очень популярными, а Дональд понимает, что начал уставать и от этой работы…

Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

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.

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

Alice returns to Wonderland through the looking glass in this TV musical.