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English
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"Sally Milz is a sketch writer for The Night Owls, the late night live comedy show that airs each Saturday. With a couple of heartbreaks under her belt, she's long abandoned the search for love, settling instead for the occasional hook-up, career success,and a close relationship with her stepfather to round out a satisfying life. But when Sally's friend and fellow writer Danny Horst begins dating Annabel, a glamorous actress who guest-hosted the show,...
Author
Language
English
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"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock charactersof commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy...
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
c1999
Edition
Widescreen and full screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Skits & sketches from the BBC television series Monty Python's Flying Circus, arranged into a feature film, originally released in 1970.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
8 DVDs (1468 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Catch hours of some of the most hilarious and memorable skits, plus original musical performances. 23 episodes include new cast mate Bill Murray. Guests include Lily Tomlin, James Taylor, Eric Idle, Steve Martin, George Harrison, and more.
Publisher
Distributed by Guthy-Renker Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003-2004
Edition
Full screen ed.
Physical Desc
[29] DVDs (ca. 60 min. each) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"The best of the Dean Martin variety show, assembled by producer-director Greg Garrison, contains exclusive footage from the popular variety show series. Included in this irresistible blend of classic entertainment are many of Dean's celebrity guests over the years"--Container.
9) SCTV
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
6 DVDs (ca. 14 hrs.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm).
Language
English
Description
Presents twelve episodes from SCTV's fifth season which aired between November 1982 to March 1983.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Uncut & uncensored.
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 762 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
British smash hit that catapulted the careers of countless British, American, and Canadian comedians and inspired the hit American version.
Series
Publisher
Alpha Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (107 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Four television episodes of the Jack Benny program. In the first, Jack's plans to dramatize his life story are sabotaged by a child actor and his agent; in the second, Jack remembers meeeting Mary; in the third episode, Jack is interrupted by a girl claiming to be Margaret Truman; in the 4th episode, Fred Allen tries to convince Jack's sponsor to fire him.
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 86 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"This compendium of comedy with a Latin flair features performance styles ranging from subtle renderings to slapstick monologues by the best Latino comedy artists today. Shot on location in comedy clubs in LA, New York, and the Caribbean... these guys see the USA in general and the barrio in particular from a very different point of view."--Container.
15) SCTV: Volume 3
Publisher
distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (12 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) + 1 CD (1 hr., 11 min. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
18) SCTV: Volume 2
Publisher
Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (ca. 680 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (23 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 18 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, presenting nine more 90-minute shows from SCTV's memorable fourth season.
Publisher
GoodTimes DVD
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
Standard format.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (68 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Christmas-themed skits, standup routines, and bloopers featuring Red Skelton as Freddie the Freeloader, Willy Lump Lump, Cauliflower McPugg, Clem Kadiddlehopper, and Deadeye.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
8 DVDs (ca. 1593 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
A late-night comedy show featuring memorable short skits, hilarious sketches, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band featuring original musical performances, and a pop-cultural guest host each week.
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