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Series
Language
English
Description
"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...
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (403 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features the best of "The Benny Hill Show" including police chases, doctor sketches, Benny in bed, the pressures of a nagging wife on a married man, the trouble with men in kilts and so much more ...
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Michael Palin, globe-trotting adventurer and comedian's comedian, has somehow managed to sit still just long enough to put together his compilation of the very best of Monty Python, including the fan-favorites Fish Slapping Dance and The Cheese Shop.
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Eric Idle, the outrageously successful actor, writer, composer, director, producer, and Broadway impresario has gathered what he considers to be the very best Monty Python material of the entire four-year run and squeezed it into one convenient package.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
Dover ed.
Physical Desc
v, 74 p. : maps ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mark Twain's inimitable blend of humor, satire and masterly storytelling earned him a secure place in the front rank of American writers. This collection of eight stories and sketches, among them the celebrated classic "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," shows the great humorist at the top of his form. Also included here are "Journalism in Tennessee," in which a novice newspaperman is shown the "correct way" to report a news story; "About...
Author
Publisher
Comedy Council of Nicea, LLC
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
384 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual is a comprehensive guide to the UCB style of long-form comedy improvisation. Written by UCB founding members Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, the manual covers everything from the basics of two-person scene work (with a heavy emphasis on finding "the game" of the scene), to the complexities of working within an ensemble to perform long-form structures, such as "The Harold" and "The...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features some of the nation's finest improvisational comedians, including Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Drew Carey, who spontaneously play games with outrageous scenes, weird quirks, and hilarious songs.
Publisher
Video Service Corp
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This is the first comprehensive and incredibly entertaining retrospective of the birth of Bettymania. Experience several episodes from Betty's first accliamed hit series, Life With Elizabeth (1953-55), along with Betty's own daytime series The Betty White Show. Included also is an incredibly rare episode from November 1954 where Betty sings, dances, and is joined by surprise guest Rin Tin Tin, plus a heartfelt message from Martin and Lewis!
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Full screen uncensored ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features some of the nation's finest improvisational comedians, including Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Drew Carey, who spontaneously play games with outrageous scenes, weird quirks, and hilarious songs.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
8 videodiscs (ca. 1468 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Still considered iconic for their live performances from Studio 8H in New York, the original cast set the tone for years to follow with their irreverent, edgy humor. They combined anti-establishment political satire with rock-and-roll attitude for a show that spoke to the youth of the 1970s.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Physical Desc
7 videodiscs (1353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
All 20 episodes of the classic fourth season are available for the first time. Features hours of hilarious sketches, memorable skits from the original Season 4 cast, and all the original musical performances.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
8 videodiscs (approximately 1593 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (32 pages)
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.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
300 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 characters of 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
[Distributed by] Time Life
Pub. Date
©2012
Edition
Collector's ed.
Physical Desc
7 videodiscs (1216 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 episode guide ([14] pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 straight years, between 1967-1978. It was the ultimate variety show with music, acting, larger-than-life guest stars, and of course, comedy.
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