Bob Newhart
Biography: George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024), known professionally as Bob Newhart, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery, Newhart came to prominence in the 1960s when his album of comedic monologues The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was a worldwide bestseller and reached #1 on the Billboard pop music charts—it remains the 20th best-selling album in history. The follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Again! was also a massive success, and both albums held the Billboard #1 and #2 spots simultaneously, a feat unequaled until the 1991 release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II by hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Newhart later went into acting, starring in two long-running and prize-winning situation comedies, first as psychologist Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s sitcom Newhart. He also had a third sitcom that was short-lived and initially successful but was soon canceled, named Bob. Newhart also appeared in film roles such as Major Major in Catch-22, and Papa Elf in Elf. He provided the voice of Bernard in the Walt Disney animated films The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under. One of his most recent roles is the library head Judson in The Librarian.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 05, 1929
Deathday: July 18, 2024
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Catch-22
1970-06-24
Catch-22
Overview: A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a crazy situation.
Genres: War Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-24
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Elf
2003-11-07
Elf
Overview: When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-07
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In & Out
1997-09-10
In & Out
Overview: A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-10
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The Rescuers Down Under
1990-11-16
The Rescuers Down Under
Overview: A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-16
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The Rescuers
1977-06-22
The Rescuers
Overview: Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.
Genres: Fantasy Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-06-22
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Hell Is for Heroes
1962-06-26
Hell Is for Heroes
Overview: World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in retaliation against the force of the German Siegfried line. Reese joins a group of weary GIs unexpectedly ordered back into the line when on their way to a rest area. While most of the men withdraw from their positions facing a German pillbox at the far side of a mine-field, half a dozen men are left to protect a wide front. By various ruses, they manage to convince the Germans that a large force is still holding the position. Then Reese leads two of the men in an unauthorized and unsuccessful attack on the pillbox, in which the other two are killed; and when the main platoon returns, he is threatened with court-martial. Rather that face the disgrace, and in an attempt to show he was right, he makes a one-man attack on the pillbox.
Genres: War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-26
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998-10-16
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Overview: Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?
Genres: Animation Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-16
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Hot Millions
1968-09-19
Hot Millions
Overview: A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by re-programming their "new" wonder computer.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-19
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Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
2012-03-01
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man
Overview: A brief look at Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's 2,000 Year Old Man routine and how it influenced countless comedians since its inception.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-01
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The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
2006-09-09
The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines
Overview: After retrieving the Crystal Skull in Utah, Flynn Carsen receives a map in the mail with the secret location of King Solomon's Mines. When the scroll is stolen, Judson explains the power of the Key of Solomon's book and assigns Flynn to retrieve the map. The map is useless without the legend piece to decipher it, which is located in Volubilis near the Roman ruins in Morocco. Flynn heads to Casablanca to the ruins where he is chased by a group of mercenaries leaded by General Samir. They too want to find the location of King Solomon's mines. Flynn teams-up with Professor Emily Davenport working in the dig and they escape from General Samir and his men. While traveling to Gedi, they save the local Jomo from death and the trio faces a dangerous journey through the wild Africa.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-09
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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
2004-07-12
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Overview: When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe return.
Genres: Adventure Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-12
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Dean Martin: King of Cool
2021-11-14
Dean Martin: King of Cool
Overview: Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-14
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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
2008-10-25
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
Overview: While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-25
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970-06-17
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Overview: Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her flowers, wants to quit smoking to please her fiancé, Warren. She goes to a doctor of hypnosis to do it. But once she's under, her doctor finds out that she can regress into past lives and different personalities, and he finds himself falling in love with one of them.
Genres: Fantasy Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-17
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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1992-12-25
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Overview: A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi and Bing Crosby are included along with comedic performers such as Topo Gigio and the Muppets.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-25
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Little Miss Marker
1980-03-21
Little Miss Marker
Overview: Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change a great deal with her arrival and his sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-21
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Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
1972-12-12
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
Overview: Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the network, especially when you consider the guest stars on Rickle's comedy special: Carroll O'Connor, Harvey Korman, Johnny Carson, Bob Newhart, Anne Meara and Don Adams!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-12
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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007-04-10
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Overview: In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-10
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Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999-08-09
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Overview: Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related series of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the third of the six films, "Yesterday's Tomorrows," filmmaker Barry Levinson delves into what we, as Americans, thought the future would be as we traveled through the 20th century. Houses and cars of the future, the promise of technology, and the other hopes and dreams of the early part of the century gave way to the fears and anxieties brought about by the atomic age and the Hollywood disaster films that followed. Soon we wondered if we could control technology, or if it would control us. This film is by turns light-hearted and thoughtful, and rare historical and archival film, produced by government and industry, alternates with on-screen interviews with people as diverse as consumer advocate Ralph Nader, cartoonist Matt Groening, futurist Alvin Toffler, comedienne Phyllis Diller, and actor Martin Mull.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-09
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First Family
1980-12-25
First Family
Overview: When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-25
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The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
1991-11-23
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
Overview: Bob is recovering from the horrible nightmare about a crazy little town in Vermont. As that happens, he begins reminiscing of events from episodes of "The Bob Newhart Show."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-23
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Thursday's Game
1974-04-14
Thursday's Game
Overview: Harry Evers and Marvin Ellison have been playing poker Thursday nights with their friends for years. When a disagreement breaks up the game, they decide to continue meeting and doing different things together, instead of staying home with their wives. When the wives find out that the games stopped some time ago, they are a quite upset. Just what have they been doing on Thursday nights.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-04-14
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007-10-13
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Overview: 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.).
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-13
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Once Upon a Studio
2023-09-24
Once Upon a Studio
Overview: Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-24
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Marathon
1980-01-30
Marathon
Overview: A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-01-30
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Don Rickles: One Night Only
2014-05-18
Don Rickles: One Night Only
Overview: Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorcese and more.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-18
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002-05-05
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Overview: A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-05
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Bob and Don: A Love Story
2023-11-27
Bob and Don: A Love Story
Overview: Opposites make for great comedy in the life-long friendship of comedy legends Bob Newhart and Don Rickles by Judd Apatow.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-27
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Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
1992-04-12
Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert
Overview: Bob Newhart comedy sketches
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-12
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Decisions! Decisions!
1971-09-11
Decisions! Decisions!
Overview: A salesman and a sexologist have misadventures with plot development determined by the votes of the studio audience.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-09-11
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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
1983-12-11
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Overview: A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-11
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
2003-07-02
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Overview: Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds out her dog's relatives are being used as cosmetic test subjects, she heads to Washington D.C. to fight for animal rights.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-02
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The Sports Pages
2001-01-07
The Sports Pages
Overview: Dr. Lionel Waddems (Bob Newhart), a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner (Played by Kelsey Grammer). The movie follows the trial in the news and features interviews by people who knew the men. It is based on 2 short stories "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100" and "The Heidi Bowl".
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-07
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986-04-16
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Overview: A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was directed by Sandy Olivieri. Here is a partial list of the performers who appeared in the film Bob Newhart, Mort Sahl, Jack Benny, Lenny Bruce, Johnny Carson, George Carlin, et al.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-04-16
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Night of 100 Stars II
1985-03-10
Night of 100 Stars II
Overview: This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-10
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002-02-05
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Overview: The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects virtually disappeared from theaters.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-05
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016-02-21
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Overview: The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-21
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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983-09-19
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Overview: An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-19
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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
2024-07-22
Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
Overview: Nischelle Turner hosts a tribute to the late comic with a look back at his 70-year career, featuring never-before-seen interviews and his final interview from his home in Los Angeles.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-22
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Five
2011-10-10
Five
Overview: An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-10
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The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968-12-19
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Overview: A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-12-19
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Christmas with Crosby & Kate
1966-12-24
Christmas with Crosby & Kate
Overview: The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby. His seemingly effortless, easygoing singing style and good humor made him an audience favorite for generations. In this rare episode of the Hollywood Palace, first telecast in 1966, der Bingle is joined by dancer Cyd Charisse, comedian Bob Newhart, the Crosby family, and Kate "God Bless America" Smith. Bing lends his smooth style to such favorites as the Christmas Waltz, Silver Bells, The twelve days of Christmas, Do you hear what I hear, and of course, White Christmas. Kate Smith belts out Christmas Eve in my home town and there's a special Crosby-Kate medley of catchy Christmas carols.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-12-24
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013-04-23
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Overview: Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-23
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Rickles... On the Loose
1986-08-23
Rickles... On the Loose
Overview: Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state of California.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-23
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Salute to Stan Laurel
1965-11-23
Salute to Stan Laurel
Overview: A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-11-23
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Bob Newhart: Off the Record
1992-04-12
Bob Newhart: Off the Record
Overview: Bob Newhart stars in the hilarious hour-long stand-up special. Taped at Pasadena's landmark Raymond Theatre, the show is filled with some of the comedian's classic routines from the '60s.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-12
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Horrible Bosses
2011-07-08
Horrible Bosses
Overview: For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-08
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The Entertainers
1991-11-21
The Entertainers
Overview: Bob Newhart stars as comedian Todd Wilson, whose act includes a chimp. Linda Gray plays Laura, the love interest - for Todd, not the chimp.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-21
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Cold Turkey
1971-02-19
Cold Turkey
Overview: Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts, from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-02-19
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Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
2005-07-20
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
Overview: “Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from his 1960 record album, then starred in hit sitcoms in the '70s and '80s. Clips from those shows and excerpts from his stand-up routines are supplemented by Newhart's own comments, plus those of his wife, Ginnie, and a number of colleagues. “Bob is a regular guy,” says David Steinberg, who directed him in the '80s show. “He just happens to be a genius at being a regular guy.”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-20
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Disney's Greatest Villains
1977-05-15
Disney's Greatest Villains
Overview: The Slave in the Magic Mirror is the host of this show, designed to explain that all heroes need villains to balance things out. Without villains, there would be no heroes. Villains from Disney films abound here.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-05-15
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