Dom DeLuise
Biography: Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor and comedian. Known primarily for comedy roles, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows. He is widely recognized for his performances in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and a double act with Burt Reynolds. Beginning in the 1980s, his popularity expanded to younger audiences from voicing characters in several major animated productions, particularly those of Don Bluth. DeLuise was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian American parents. He attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City and later studied biology at Tufts University. After graduating from college, he began his career as a stand-up comedian. He made his television debut in 1964 on the variety show The Dean Martin Show. In 1970, DeLuise made his film debut in the Mel Brooks comedy The Twelve Chairs. He went on to appear in several other Brooks films, including Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and History of the World, Part I. He also starred in a number of films with Gene Wilder, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, The World's Greatest Lover, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil. DeLuise was a frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds, and the two starred in a number of films together, including The End, Smokey and the Bandit II, and Cannonball Run II. He also had a recurring role on the television series Evening Shade. In addition to his film and television work, DeLuise was also a successful voice actor. He voiced characters in a number of animated films, including All Dogs Go to Heaven, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail. He also hosted the children's cooking show Cooking with Dom DeLuise. DeLuise was a popular and beloved figure in Hollywood. He was known for his infectious laugh and his larger-than-life personality. He was also a talented actor and comedian, and he enjoyed a long and successful career. Dom DeLuise died on May 4, 2009, at the age of 75. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several months. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Beverly Hills, California. DeLuise's family released a statement saying that he had died "peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer." They said that he was "surrounded by his loving family and friends." DeLuise's death was met with sadness and tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Mel Brooks, who directed DeLuise in several films, said that he was "a great talent and a great friend." Gene Wilder said that DeLuise was "one of the funniest people I've ever known." DeLuise's funeral was held on May 8, 2009, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. He was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 01, 1933
Deathday: May 04, 2009
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Fail Safe
1964-10-07
Fail Safe
Overview: Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
Genres: Thriller Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-10-07
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History of the World: Part I
1981-06-12
History of the World: Part I
Overview: An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-12
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The Silence of the Hams
1994-03-11
The Silence of the Hams
Overview: The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal who is isolated in a maximum security jail.
Genres: Thriller Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-11
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Don't Drink the Water
1994-12-18
Don't Drink the Water
Overview: Somewhere behind the early 1960s cold-war iron curtain, the Hollander family cause an international spying incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a sensitive region. In order to stay out of jail, the Hollanders take refuge in the American Embassy, which is temporarily being run by the absent Ambassador's diplomatically incompetent son, Axel.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-18
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Silent Movie
1976-06-17
Silent Movie
Overview: Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-17
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The Muppet Movie
1979-06-22
The Muppet Movie
Overview: A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Genres: Adventure Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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An American Tail
1986-11-21
An American Tail
Overview: A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
Genres: Animation Comedy Adventure Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-21
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The Cannonball Run
1981-06-19
The Cannonball Run
Overview: A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Genres: Action Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-19
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Baby Geniuses
1999-03-12
Baby Geniuses
Overview: BabyCo is the world's leading manufacturer in baby products. However, what the public doesn't know, is that Drs Kinder and Heep, two of its most brilliant scientists, are tirelessly working in complete secrecy to crack the indecipherable code to 'baby talk': a highly sophisticated language, and the key to the secrets of the universe. Before long, problems arise when mischievous Sly, the smartest of the toddlers, escapes confinement, bent on uniting all babies to free those trapped in the laboratory. Now, Kinder and Heep must find Sly before it is too late.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-12
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The Secret of NIMH
1982-06-17
The Secret of NIMH
Overview: A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
Genres: Family Animation Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-17
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An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
1998-02-15
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Overview: Fievel and his friend Tony Toponi find a map that they believe points to a treasure buried somewhere beneath Old New York, and the plucky rodent is determined to find it. However, what he discovers under the city is a tribe of Native American mice who were driven underground by prejudiced European immigrants.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-15
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Haunted Honeymoon
1986-07-25
Haunted Honeymoon
Overview: Radio personalities Larry Abbot and Vickie Pearle are stars of a mystery show. Since they announced their engagement, Larry has been plagued by speech problems and, seeking out an unconventional cure, he returns to his boyhood home, a mansion in the countryside, bringing Vickie along. Larry reunites with numerous family members, but discovers that there are sinister things afoot within the walls of the creepy estate.
Genres: Comedy Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-25
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993-07-28
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Overview: Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-28
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All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989-11-17
All Dogs Go to Heaven
Overview: When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Genres: Drama Animation Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-17
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Cannonball Run II
1984-06-29
Cannonball Run II
Overview: When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-29
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The Twelve Chairs
1970-10-28
The Twelve Chairs
Overview: In 1920s Soviet Russia, a fallen aristocrat, a priest and a con artist search for a treasure of jewels hidden inside one of twelve dining chairs, lost during the revolution.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-10-28
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Loose Cannons
1990-02-09
Loose Cannons
Overview: Mac, the two-fisted, savvy cop finds that he's being saddled with a new partner, a known burnout, to work with him on a new and difficult case. The new partner is Ellis, an amazing detective, one who puts Sherlock Holmes to shame with his lightning-fast deductions. But he keeps assuming the personalities of entire casts of Television shows. This can be a problem when people begin shooting at them.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-09
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Oliver & Company
1988-11-18
Oliver & Company
Overview: This animated take on Oliver Twist re-imagines Oliver as an adorable orphaned kitten who struggles to survive in New York City and falls in with a band of canine criminals led by an evil human. First, Oliver meets Dodger, a carefree mutt with street savoir faire. But when Oliver meets wealthy Jenny on one of the gang's thieving missions, his life changes forever.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-18
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Wholly Moses
1980-06-13
Wholly Moses
Overview: Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-06-13
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Driving Me Crazy
1991-05-16
Driving Me Crazy
Overview: An eccentric East German inventor and defector travels to Los Angeles, California to sell a prototype revolutionary new car that runs on vegetables and produces no pollution, but he runs into one madcap situation after another to find a buyer and financier for mass production.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-16
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The Glass Bottom Boat
1966-06-09
The Glass Bottom Boat
Overview: Bruce, the owner of an aerospace company, is infatuated with Jennifer and hires her to be his biographer so that he can be near her and win her affections. Is she actually a Russian spy trying to obtain aerospace secrets?
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-06-09
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Smokey and the Bandit II
1980-08-15
Smokey and the Bandit II
Overview: The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-08-15
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An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
1999-10-06
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Overview: Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Animation Mystery Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-06
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Almost Pregnant
1992-06-22
Almost Pregnant
Overview: Charlie (Conaway) is a happy man with a beautiful wife (Roberts), a wonderful career and every blessing a man could want except "...children". When the wife demands a "star child" and Charlie can't deliver the goods, they turn to their crazy neighbor (Calvin) to get the job done, so to speak. Very hilarious and bawdy comedy where "one rooster to a hen-house" is not always the truth.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-22
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A Troll in Central Park
1994-10-07
A Troll in Central Park
Overview: A friendly troll with a magic green thumb grows one flower too many for the queen, whose laws require all trolls to be mean ugly and scare humans whenever possible. As a punishment, he is exiled to a world of concrete, where he should live a life of proper trolldom: Manhattan.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-07
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Diary of a Young Comic
1979-02-03
Diary of a Young Comic
Overview: A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard Lewis as a fictionalized version of himself - a young New York comic who comes out to Los Angeles to seek his fame and fortune.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-02-03
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The End
1978-05-10
The End
Overview: Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-10
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The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975-12-14
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Overview: After spending decades living in the shadow of his more famous and successful sibling, Consulting Detective Sigerson Holmes (Wilder) is called upon to help solve a crucial case that leads him on a hilarious trail of false identities, stolen documents, secret codes... and exposed backsides.
Genres: Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-12-14
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The Cheap Detective
1978-06-23
The Cheap Detective
Overview: A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.
Genres: Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-06-23
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The Busy Body
1967-03-12
The Busy Body
Overview: Sid Caesar is a bumbling gopher to a mob boss who must recover a fortune in cash stowed in the suit of a corpse.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-03-12
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The Brainiacs.com
2000-12-22
The Brainiacs.com
Overview: When a boy decides his father is spending too much time at work, he starts his own company and ends up buying a controlling interest in his father's company.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-22
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Happily Ever After
1989-06-30
Happily Ever After
Overview: The Wicked Queen is dead but her brother, Lord Maliss, seeks for revenge. Using the Magic Mirror to locate Snow White and the Prince, he transforms into a dragon and attacks. Maliss takes the Prince to the Realm of Doom. Snow White, with the aid of the Seven Dwarfesses, cousins of the Sevens Dwarves, must embark on a quest to save her true love.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-30
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The Godson
1998-10-06
The Godson
Overview: After the death of his older brother, Guiseppe "the guppy" Calzone becomes head of the Calzone Mob family. His aging father knows his son is not cut out for the job, so he sends him to "Mafia University". The head of a rival Mafia Family sees this as an opportunity to strike and bring the Calzone Family to its knees. Surrounded by danger, double-crossing and pasta.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-06
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The World's Greatest Lover
1977-12-18
The World's Greatest Lover
Overview: When frustrated movie studio mogul Adolph Zitz announces a talent search for a romantic leading man to rival the great Rudolph Valentino, thousands of hopefuls decend upon Hollywood. Rudy Valentine, a neurotic baker from Milwaukee, knows little about romance or acting. But when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino, Rudy goes to outrageous lengths to win the role of a lifetime and win back the love of his life.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-18
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Fatso
1980-02-01
Fatso
Overview: Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight. Although he has a hard time trying to slim down, Dominick finds inspiration when he meets and falls for shop owner Lydia. Can he get up the courage to ask her out, or will he go back to the comfort of overeating?
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-01
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Johnny Dangerously
1984-12-21
Johnny Dangerously
Overview: An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-21
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013-05-20
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Overview: Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows — to the film genres he so successfully satirized in Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs — to the groundbreaking Broadway musical version of his first film, The Producers. The documentary also delves into his professional and personal ups and downs — his childhood, his first wife and subsequent 41-year marriage to Anne Bancroft — capturing a never-before-heard sense of reflection and confession.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-20
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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992-04-05
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Overview: Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-05
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Back in the Saddle
2001-06-19
Back in the Saddle
Overview: The cast of "Blazing Saddles" discusses salient points of the movie and its place in modern culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-19
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All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
1996-03-29
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Overview: Charlie and Itchy return to Earth to find Gabriel's Horn, but along the way meet up with a young boy named David, who ran away from home.
Genres: Romance Animation Family Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-29
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985-07-09
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Overview: Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Frog.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-09
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Shari's Passover Surprise
1996-04-14
Shari's Passover Surprise
Overview: Trouble brews as Charlie Horse's campaign for class president leads him to invite the whole class to Shari's for Passover... a fact he conveniently forgets to pass on to Shari until the eleventh hour. Meanwhile, everyone else is getting in on the action... Dom Deluise gets an education on the Seder plate and the significance of each item it holds, and neighbor Robert Guillaume delivers a song and dance explanation of the history of Passover.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-14
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An All Dogs Christmas Carol
1998-11-17
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Overview: Charlie and Itchy are back with Sasha and the gang having a Dickens of a time as they try to save Christmas from Carface and an evil spirit that plots to use dogs all over the world to ruin Christmas forever.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-11-17
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A Taxi Driver in New York
1987-11-06
A Taxi Driver in New York
Overview: The Roman taxi driver Pietro Marchetti finds himself to witness a mafia crime. Having to testify at the trial, he is checked by the police, especially when he has to go to the United States to attend the graduation of his son Francesco.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1987-11-06
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Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
1971-06-15
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Overview: A hit pop songwriter, who cannot love himself or others, spends his days with various women flying his plane, and dropping in to the world around him.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-15
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The Last Married Couple in America
1980-04-03
The Last Married Couple in America
Overview: Jeff and Mari Thompson are contently married, but they are stunned to see many of their friends and neighbors going through separations and divorces. Seemingly surrounded by people with domestic problems, Jeff and Mari begin to question their own relationship.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-04-03
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Norwood
1970-11-24
Norwood
Overview: A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-24
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Red Line
1995-12-07
Red Line
Overview: A car thief is seen stealing, and is blackmailed into stealing more cars for someone else's profit.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-07
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Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
2009-12-15
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Overview: Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-15
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Every Little Crook and Nanny
1972-06-14
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Overview: An Englishwoman turns nanny and kidnaps the son of an Italian gangster who took over her dancing school.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-06-14
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Hot Stuff
1979-08-10
Hot Stuff
Overview: When a police department's burglary task force is facing the possibility of being shut down because of their low conviction rate decides to try a new approach to apprehending their targets. They take over a pawn shop where thieves go to unload their merchandise. They record them as they bring stuff in and get them to tell them where they got it. Eventually they're threatened by the mob.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-10
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Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
1982-05-16
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Overview: A retrospective look at 60 years of great moments in film comedy, from the 1920s to 1982.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-16
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What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968-05-24
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Overview: A new infection that simply makes people feel happy is treated as a threat by the authorities while its "victims" work to spread it to others.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-05-24
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Munchie
1992-05-15
Munchie
Overview: No friends. The new school sucks. And Mom is in love with a sleazy research doctor. Pretty bleak. That’s how life looks to ten-year-old Gage when suddenly, into his world pops the magical Munchie. Munchie is the ever-hungry and hilarious mysterious creature from another world who delivers flying pizzas and brings on the parties! With the help of Munchie and loony Professor Cruikshank, Gage evens the score on his school’s bullies as well as his mom’s boyfriend and has the greatest summer ever!
Genres: Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-15
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Sextette
1978-03-03
Sextette
Overview: On the day of her wedding to her sixth husband, a glamorous silver screen sex symbol is sought to intervene in a political dispute between nations, which leads to chaos.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-03
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The Tin Soldier
1995-05-27
The Tin Soldier
Overview: The story of a boy trying to find his place at a new school with the help of a toy knight that comes to life to teach him moral lessons.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-27
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Magic with the Stars
1982-01-17
Magic with the Stars
Overview: Hollywood celebrities assist magicians in a program of magic and illusion.
Genres: Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-17
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Only with Married Men
1974-12-04
Only with Married Men
Overview: A girl decides that she will only date married men, and she runs into a bachelor who tells women that he is married in order to avoid long-term commitments.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-04
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Lion of Oz
2000-09-26
Lion of Oz
Overview: Before Dorothy landed on the Wicked Witch of the East with her little farm house, the witch had to contend with another resident of middle America. The Lion, who was once part of the Omaha Circus, comes to Oz with the Wizard and starts on an adventure to stop the witch from obtaining the Flower of Oz. As new friends and strange characters look to him for his courage, Lion could loose exactly what it is that makes him so brave. Based upon the book by Roger S. Baum (Great-Grandson of Oz L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books). Written by Max Vaughn
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-26
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I Love Muppets
2002-03-31
I Love Muppets
Overview: Gonzo the Great talks about the Muppets creator Jim Henson and what he did before the television show was made in 1976.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-31
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Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
2009-12-15
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'
Overview: A featurette about the origins of "Silent Movie," as well as its inspirations and development, direct cinematic influences, cast and performances, gag specifics and cut scenes, Brooks’ directorial style and a few other tidbits.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-15
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Boys Will Be Boys
1999-02-24
Boys Will Be Boys
Overview: Two young brothers talk their strict father Lloyd Clauswell into allowing them to babysit themselves for the first time while their parents attend a corporate barbecue...
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-24
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The Good Bad Guy
1997-01-26
The Good Bad Guy
Overview: Italian immigrant Joe is hired by mobster Vince to kill a witness before he can testify against him. Joe dresses up as a policeman to be able to get close to his victim, but he's mistaken for a real cop by everyone and will reluctantly have to enforce the law to avoid blowing his cover.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-26
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The Skateboard Kid
1993-06-23
The Skateboard Kid
Overview: No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights.
Genres: Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-23
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991-11-21
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Overview: Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.
Genres: Animation Family Western Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-21
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Blazing Saddles
1974-02-07
Blazing Saddles
Overview: A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.
Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-02-07
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Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982-04-21
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Overview: The famed dancer encounters various characters in a busy day at work on a movie studio lot.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-04-21
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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998-12-22
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Overview: The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timmy Brisby.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-22
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Evil Roy Slade
1972-02-18
Evil Roy Slade
Overview: Orphaned and left in the desert as an infant, Evil Roy Slade (John Astin) grew up alone—save for his teddy bear—and mean. As an adult, he is notorious for being the "meanest villain in the West"—so he's thrown for quite a loop when he falls for sweet schoolteacher Betsy Potter (Pamela Austin). There's also Nelson L. Stool (Mickey Rooney), a railroad tycoon, who, along with his dimwitted nephew Clifford (Henry Gibson), is trying to get revenge on Evil Roy Slade for robbing him.
Genres: TV Movie Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-02-18
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Going Bananas
1987-08-05
Going Bananas
Overview: An evil circus owner chases a chimp and his friends through Africa. Not necessarily 'Dyn-O-Mite!', but this silly monkey business is decent family fun.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-08-05
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The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006-11-07
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Overview: Relive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most hilarious moments with the biggest stars in television history. All of your old Tonight Show favorites are here - Johnny's monologue, wildlife handler Jim Fowler, the extraordinary talents of ordinary people, Carnac the Magnificent, sports heroes, and stand-up comics. See early performances from some of today's most popular comedians including Drew Carey, Garry Shandling, and the debut performance of Ellen DeGeneres. Also features the famous lost episode, Return to Studio One.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-07
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Spaceballs
1987-06-24
Spaceballs
Overview: When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-24
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Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Overview: Culled from Steven Spielberg's Emmy-winning series are four wacky tales full of adventure and laughter. In one, an actor (Tom Harrison) in a mummy's costume mistakenly wreaks havoc as he races to the hospital for the birth of his child. Another centers on the zany antics of a family dog, while a third follows Walter Poindexter (Sydney Lassick) a man with a magical remote control. Lastly, the embodiment of Guilt (Dom DeLuise) goes on vacation, and falls for Love (Loni Anderson).
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
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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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The Magic Voyage
1992-04-09
The Magic Voyage
Overview: Christopher Columbus decides to go on a journey to prove that the Earth is not flat. His companion is a smart wood worm who's on a quest of his own: to save a beautiful fairy princess from the evil lord Swarm and his insect army.
Genres: Family Fantasy Animation Adventure
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1992-04-09
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Diary of a Bachelor
1964-09-04
Diary of a Bachelor
Overview: A wealthy young woman about to marry a noted playboy comes across his diary, and as she reads it, she begins to discover that her intended husband isn't quite what he seems to be.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-09-04
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My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999-01-09
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Overview: This brutally honest comedy depicts the Jewish-Italian wedding reception of Lisa Weinstein (Deborah Gibson), as guests can't help but notice the romantic sparks among Lisa, the groom (Joey Scherr), the maid of honor (Mo Gaffney) and the bride's ex-boyfriend, the reception band leader (Martin Guigui). Meanwhile, various guests on both sides of the aisle pursue their own love interests at the event. Dom DeLuise co-stars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-09
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Mickey's Audition
1992-10-01
Mickey's Audition
Overview: A five-minute film for The Disney-MGM Studios combining live-action and animation. Mickey Mouse recalls his first big audition and subsequent filmmaking career.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-01
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Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980-05-03
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Overview: George Burns, Dom DeLuise, Danny De Vito, Dean-Paul Martin and Roger Moore provide arms for A-M to lean on as she impersonates Hollywood stereotypes, from a rejected script girl to an over-the-hill sex symbol. Highlights include Ann-Margret's slowed-down rendition of I Will Survive and a jaw dropping version of Stouthearted Men that looks like it is set in the backroom of a 70s gay club!
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-03
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Happy
1983-10-26
Happy
Overview: A former child show host misses the good old days. He and his sidekick from the show are doing a gig when the place gets robbed and the sidekick murdered. The host is the only one who saw the robber well so the robber goes after him.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-26
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Girl Play
2004-07-11
Girl Play
Overview: Two real-life lesbian actresses meet by chance when they are cast as lovers in a local stage play, and end up actually falling in love. Robin, who is married to her girlfriend for half a dozen years, and Lacie, someone who never had a lasting relationship, are both cast to play lesbian lovers in a Los Angeles stage play. Innocently, the stage director, Gabriel runs the actresses through a series of rehearsals designed to "bring out the intimacy" in each performer. Soon the two women find themselves increasingly and undeniably attracted to each other and overcome with desire. They must ask themselves whether this relationship is manufactured, created for the sake of the "girl play", or is true love.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-11
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Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
2009-12-15
Hitchcock and Mel: Spoofing the Master of Suspense
Overview: A short documentary exploring the relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and Mel Brooks and the role it played in the production of "High Anxiety."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-15
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'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993-07-27
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Overview: Hosted by Cary Elwes. It's a promotional piece that was intended to get the word out about the film while it was in production, but some of the behind the scenes material that appears here is amusing
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-27
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Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
1976-11-08
Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926
Overview: Dean Martin, Dom DeLuise and Georgia Engel celebrating the events, and fads of the 1920's in a humorous, music hall manner.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-08
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982-07-23
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Overview: When a big TV crusader Melvin P. Thorpe threatens to expose the Chicken Ranch to public scandal and close it down, Miss Mona doesn't go down without a fight.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-07-23
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Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
1991-12-22
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
Overview: This is the story about an ordinary someone, much like you or me, who is called upon to accomplish a very important task. Little Timmy the Angel is given the greatest honor in all of Heaven to deliver the jeweled crown to the newborn Prince. But he s sure they ve made a mistake. He s much too little for such a long journey. And who knows what frightful things lie ahead...
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-22
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All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981-12-13
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Overview: Burt Reynolds is honored by more than 100 of his fellow celebrities and co-workers.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-13
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The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998-01-01
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Overview: Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s and 1980s, which roasted (or honored) such stars as Lucille Ball, Muhammad Ali and Johnny Carson; guests then recalled comedic moments they shared. Comedian Rich Little (a regular on the "Roast" specials) served as pitchman for the videos in a series of TV infomercials
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994-08-09
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Overview: As the first "blonde bombshell," Mae West reigned supreme and changed the nation's view of women, sex and race — on stage, in films, on radio and television.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-09
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The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979-05-16
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Overview: Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Genres: TV Movie Family Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-16
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008-03-31
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Overview: A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-31
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The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
1957-03-01
The Ordeal of Thomas Moon
Overview: The struggle of an overweight traveler ascending the stairs at Pennsylvania station and trying to enter a phone booth to make a call. Fed up and exhausted, the man seeks medical advice.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-03-01
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