Steve Martin: Comedy is Not Pretty
Synopsis: Steve Martin’s second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins’ “El Paso” with monkeys; “The Death Of Socrates”; and “Bizarre Oddities Of The World.” […]
Category Archives: Television
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Synopsis: The 90-minute documentary, directed by BAFTA award winning Roger Graef OBE, follows the stars of Monty Python as they reform and stage a marathon ten shows at The O2, […]
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Synopsis: Steve Martin’s first network special for NBC offers part concert footage (shot at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles) and part sketch comedy. *********************************************************************** Steve Martin: A Wild and […]
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Synopsis: The five surviving members of Monty Python have spent the last 20 years dismissing a reunion as ‘absolutely impossible’. Now, it seems, they’ve changed their minds… In this special […]
On Location with Steve Martin
Synopsis: 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 […]
Holy Flying Circus
Synopsis: In 1979 Monty Python’s Life of Brian caused controversy around the world. This is NOT their story… Holy Flying Circus is a fantastical re-imagining of the events leading up […]
Monty Python: Almost the Truth – The Lawyers Cut
Synopsis: At last, for the first time ever (well, at least since the 30th anniversary!), the condensed history of Monty Python. It’s not all parrots, grail, and Brian. This is […]
Python Night – 30 Years of Monty Python
Synopsis: In a collection of rare sketches and previously unreleased Monty Python material, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and various guests showcase the much-loved brand […]
30 Years of Python: A Revelation
Synopsis: Jonathan Ross interviews the (living) members of Monty Python on its 30th anniversary. *********************************************************************** 30 Years of Python: A Revelation 7.5 eyelights: its quirky humour. the quality-quantity ratio. the […]
Dragnet
Synopsis: This is the city…and only Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks can save it in this hilarious box-office blockbuster that pays homage to the famed original police drama of the […]
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Synopsis: See Monty Python through the eyes of Monty Python. The entire troupe, including Graham Chapman (in powdered form), joins host Robert Klein for a chance to spread the blame […]
Duran Duran: A Diamond in the Mind
Synopsis: Filmed at the MEN Arena in Manchester on December 16th, 2011, this stunning Duran Duran live show is the perfect combination of great music, amazing visuals and iconic style […]
The Pythons
Synopsis: 1979 documentary film The Pythons, shot on location during the making of Life of Brian. *********************************************************************** The Pythons 8.0 eyelights: its exclusive access to the Pythons on the set […]
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