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Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tom Dobbs makes an offhand comment on his late night talk show that he would be a better president than the leader who currently occupies the White House. A grassroots campaign conducted by his legions of fans finds him unexpectedly ushered into the Oval Office and forced to live up to his promise. Unfortunately for Dobbs, he finds out that his surprise victory was actually the result of a voting computer glitch and not winning the majority vote leaves...
2) Funny people
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
George is a very successful stand-up comedian who learns that he has less than a year to live. Ira, who is a struggling up-and-coming comedian works at a deli. One night the two perform at the same club, and George decides to make Ira his best friend. This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura.
3) Funny girl
Series
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice.
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Alec Baldwin has made twelve appearances as both a host and co-host and is undoubtedly one of the funniest SNL hosts. He's played sketches with some of the greats including Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell.
7) Lenny
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of troubled nightclub comic Lenny Bruce, his wife Honey Harlowe, and his fatal decline through drug addiction.
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
All Lance Barton, a struggling black comedian, wants on Earth is landing a spot at the final Amateur Night Contest at the famed Apollo Theatre. Before he can get there he dies before his time on Earth is up. Since returning to Earth in his own body is impossible, Lance gets a second chance at life - as a wealthy, callous, old white mogul.
Publisher
Timeless Media Group
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Episodes of the Red Skelton show and other Skelton performances featuring his cast of comic characters, including: Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Junior, Mean Widdle Kid, Cauliflower McPugg, Sheriff Deadeye, George Appleby.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Cooked 1: Dane is a stand-up comedian who, after living the easy life, loses it all and schemes relentlessly to get it back.
Cooked 2: A charismatic guy is always looking forward to his next life experience. His best friends, Mike, the perennial cynic, and Dakota, the girl-next-door, accompany him as he tries to trade an antique electric chair for a knife-wielding Samurai monkey trained in the martial arts.
14) The Patsy
Series
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
When a top comedian is killed in a plane crash, his sycophants try to groom a bellhop into taking his place.
Publisher
Timeless Media Group
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Episodes of the Red Skelton show and other Skelton performances featuring his cast of comic characters, including: Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Junior, Mean Widdle Kid, Cauliflower McPugg, Sheriff Deadeye, George Appleby.
16) Funny girl
Series
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice.
17) Funny people
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
George is a very successful stand-up comedian who learns that he has less than a year to live. Ira, who is a struggling up-and-coming comedian works at a deli. One night the two perform at the same club, and George decides to make Ira his best friend. This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura.
Publisher
Shout! Factory LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Television's original genius. In the infancy of any medium, there will be someone who realize its potential well before anyone else. Ernie Kovacs was such a visionary, and between 1951 and 1962 he broke rules that hadn't even been made yet, creating a television "language" that is now taken for granted. ... over 13 hours of programs that span the all-too-brief but brilliant television career of this hugely influential comic artist."--Container.
19) Lenny
Series
Publisher
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Lenny: Tells the story of troubled nightclub comic Lenny Bruce, his wife Honey Harlowe, and his fatal decline through drug addiction.
Bojangles: A look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance style.
Publisher
Barrington Public Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Fiddler on the Roof: Tevye is a poor milkman in czarist Russia, where he provides for three unmarried daughters and a sharp-tongued wife. Faced with mounting financial strain and growing anti-Semitism, Tevye strives to maintain balance despite the precarious nature of his situation.
Funny Girl: A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice.
The King and I: An English governess is hired to teach the King of Siam's children,...
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