Paul Shaffer
Biography: Paul Shaffer is a Canadian musician, composer, vocalist, and band leader, among the highlights being the de facto leader of the early Saturday Night Live house band, and serving for 33 years (1982-2015) as the leader of David Letterman's house band.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 28, 1949
Deathday: N/A
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Blues Brothers 2000
1998-02-05
Blues Brothers 2000
Overview: Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
Genres: Music Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-05
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Hercules
1997-06-13
Hercules
Overview: Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-13
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The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
2023-05-21
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
Overview: THE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA is an one-hour documentary about Top 40 radio personality Dick Biondi. Dick's powerful connection with his audience has endured for decades, and the bands he promoted have never forgotten his generosity. Dick's story will be told through archival photos and footage, recreations, and interviews with recording artists, broadcasters, fans, friends and Dick Biondi himself. The film is narrated by Pam, whose life was changed when she met her teenage idol.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-21
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Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019-09-06
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Overview: With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-06
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The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
1987-03-13
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
Overview: Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 1986 on the sunny Waikiki beach in Hawaii.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-13
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Finding Sandler
2022-12-07
Finding Sandler
Overview: Years after a missed opportunity with his hero (Adam Sandler), a determined young filmmaker (David Seth Cohen) goes on a quest to re-capture what could have been.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-07
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David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
2017-10-22
David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Overview: Emmy Award-winning comic and talk show host David Letterman accepts the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute David Letterman, recipient of the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-22
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Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
1979-09-20
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Overview: Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution". In the tradition of films like Groove Tube (1974), The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), and Saturday Night Live.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-09-20
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Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
2016-10-28
Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Overview: Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-28
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Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996-05-20
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Overview: Earth teenagers Alex 'Flash' Gordon and Dale Arden, and their reluctant friend Dr. Hans Zarkov, journey to the fantastic planet Mongo where they fight to defeat the evil planetary dictator, Ming the Merciless.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-20
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The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
1978-12-31
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
Overview: The full unedited performance recorded on December 31, 1978, when the Blues Brothers opened for the Grateful Dead on the monumental closing night of Winterland.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-31
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Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
Night of 100 Stars III
Overview: A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-21
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The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005-08-30
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Overview: A look at Dan and John's partnership and the music
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-08-30
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Heartbeat
1987-05-10
Heartbeat
Overview: A surrealistic journey into the experiences and reflections of a documentary filmmaker as he evaluates the people and places that have made up his life. Alternatively, a 65 minute feature made up of songs from Don Johnson's record of the same name.
Genres: War Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-10
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Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981-11-25
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Overview: Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-25
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
2005-09-06
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Overview: A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-06
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Being Canadian
2015-09-18
Being Canadian
Overview: What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-18
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Rockin' Pianos
2004-03-29
Rockin' Pianos
Overview: 1. Introduction 2. The Fat Man - Fats Domino 3. Walking To New Orleans - Fats Domino 4. Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino 5. Shake, Rattle And Roll - Fats Domino 6. C.C. Rider - Fats Domino 7. Sentimental Journey - Fats Domino 8. I Was Raised On Rock - Jerry Lee Lewis feat. Ron Wood 9. Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis feat. Ron Wood 10. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis feat. Ron Wood 11. A Certain Girl - Ron Wood & Paul Shaffer 12. I Got A Woman - Ray Charles feat. Ron Wood 13. Since You've Been Gone - Ray Charles feat. Ron Wood 14. Lewis Boogie - Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis & Fats Domino feat. Ron Wood 15. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) - Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis & Fats Domino feat. Ron Wood 16. Swanee River Rock - Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis & Fats Domino feat. Ron Wood 17. The Rockin' Piano - Instrumental
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-29
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Man on the Moon
1999-12-22
Man on the Moon
Overview: The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-22
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Scrooged
1988-11-22
Scrooged
Overview: Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-22
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Seriously... Phil Collins
1990-09-08
Seriously... Phil Collins
Overview: 4 TV Executives attempt to make a television special to promote ...But Seriously. Mostly made of sketches this film includes a rap version of Don't Lose My Number and a country take on Separate Lives. Phil even attempts to be Elvis Presley while singing One More Night.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-08
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A Very Murray Christmas
2015-12-04
A Very Murray Christmas
Overview: Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a massive snowstorm in New York City. Through luck and perseverance, guests arrive at Gotham’s Carlyle Hotel to help him — dancing and singing in holiday spirit.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-04
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The Best of the Blues Brothers
1994-07-26
The Best of the Blues Brothers
Overview: Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes singing "I'm a King Bee," and becoming an overnight sensation. Switching to hats and shades inspired by John Lee Hooker, they combined classic Chicago Blues with Stax-Volt R&B to create a sound all their own. Their first album, Briefcase Full of Blues, went double-platinum and led quickly to their hit movie and milestone soundtrack album. The rest is history, and it's all here in a music-filled, memory-blasting account of a band that will always be on a mission from God.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-26
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Todd Who?
2016-07-09
Todd Who?
Overview: Todd Who? is a passionate, quirky 'rockumentary' that chronicles a fan’s 30 year obsession with criminally underrated rock musician Todd Rundgren.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-09
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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012-12-12
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Overview: “12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin (featuring Michael Stipe), The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney (featuring Nirvana) as well as other artists.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-12
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Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
2016-07-31
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Overview: The new installment of the Sharknado franchise takes place 5 years after Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! There have been no Sharknados in the intervening years, but now they’re appearing again in unexpected ways.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-31
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This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
This Is Spinal Tap
Overview: "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
1995-12-31
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
Overview: It's December 31st 6:00 Am at Weinerville, by midnight it'll be New Year's Day. The way for the Weinerville gang to celebrate it is by going to New York City to throw a party for all of the kids that live there. Marc, Boney, Captain Bob, Louie, Pops, and Socko get inside Marc's van for a road trip to the Big Apple. Dottie and Zip who remain in town were looking forward to some peace and quiet, until Cocktail Frank tells Dotty that the bands that were going to be there just withdrew from attending. Dotty tells Zip to stop the van from leaving so that Dotty, Cocktail Frank, and Zip can tell them what happens and have the three of them come along as the substitute band or there won't be a party. Zip was unsuccessful in stopping the van. Now Dotty and Zip must find another way to get in touch with the gang who are now separated from each other and lost in the Big Apple.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-31
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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017-11-18
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Overview: Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-18
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The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995-05-20
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
Overview: Late night, sketch/variety comedy special starring comedian Martin Short. It features most of Marty's classic characters: Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr, Irving Cohen, and, from the SNL days, lawyer Nathan Thurm.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-20
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Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
2012-06-26
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Overview: Over the course of a four-year run, Bachman-Turner Overdrive sold in excess of 30 million records, earning a staggering 120 platinum, gold and silver discs, and notching up hits in more than 20 countries. The iconic duo shared duties on the lead vocals, with Bachman contributing lead guitar and Turner the bass. Reuniting at the end of 2009 they released an eponymous album in 2010, and in November of that year they performed at the famous Roseland Ballroom in New York City, as part of their North American tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-26
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Love, Gilda
2018-04-18
Love, Gilda
Overview: Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-18
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Tears Are Not Enough
1985-10-04
Tears Are Not Enough
Overview: On 10 February 1985, fifty-three of Canada's top performers gathered together to record the song Tears Are Not Enough in an effort to generate aid to famine victims in Africa. This is a behind-the-scenes look at that historic session, filled with moments of excitement, pathos, humor and magic.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-04
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Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985-01-01
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Overview: A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and featuring a number of his fellow SCTV cast members. The special has skits with characters such as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Jerry Lewis, and many more.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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The Concert for New York City
2001-10-20
The Concert for New York City
Overview: The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September 11th. More than 6000 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers attended as guests.
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-20
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The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
2002-12-01
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Overview: Chevy Chase bitterly takes in his roast.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-01
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Always at The Carlyle
2018-05-11
Always at The Carlyle
Overview: The iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet set as well as a favorite haunt of the most discernible New Yorkers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-05-11
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The Return of Spinal Tap
1992-12-31
The Return of Spinal Tap
Overview: Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and where it all began in Squatney, England. Also, catch up with director Marty DiBergi, ex-Polymer marketing whiz Artie Fufkin, and Jeanine, who now owns a shop specializing in itchy Irish clothing.
Genres: Music Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-31
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Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
2008-06-12
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
Overview: American R&B icon Ray Charles lets loose on this collection of electrifying live performances from throughout his legendary career.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998-09-08
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Overview: The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan Aykroyd explains how a joke that he and best friend John Belushi shared with friends evolved from a Saturday Night Live skit to a best-selling album and then to a film. Director John Landis covers the difficult production, from the outrageous stunts to Belushi's disappearances from the set.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-09-08
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America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001-09-21
America | A Tribute to Heroes
Overview: A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the victims and their families,
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-09-21
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Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999-08-17
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Overview: The film briefly gives Hercules' history after defeating Hades for good, in which he marries Meg and revisits his teenage years. In particular, it shows an adolescent Hercules's enrollment and the beginning of his adventures at the Prometheus Academy, a school for gods and mortals, which Hercules supposedly attended during the time when he was training to be a hero with his mentor, the satyr Philoctetes.
Genres: Animation Family Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-17
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Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
2020-11-06
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Overview: It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in four countries with more than 80 interviews from artists with a combined 58 Grammy Awards by the artist included, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” an Allen Farst film, is the cinematic documentary that shines a light on one of the greatest rock’n roll pianists and keyboardists over the last 40 years. Not just known for his musical influence, Leavell is also one of the biggest names in environmental forestry and was selected the National Tree Farmer of the Year in the United States. -His commitment to the planet and his strong family ties are refreshing reminders to be kind and treat your neighbor with respect. As Leavell puts it, “if you cut a tree down, plant two for the next guy.”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-06
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Bachman
2018-05-02
Bachman
Overview: Documentary follows the award-winning Canadian musician Randy Bachman as he creates his next hit song, featuring rarely seen footage, pictures and archived documents that had been stored in Ottawa for decades.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-05-02
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Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
2007-05-20
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Overview: In 1980, the SCTV crew had a request from their broadcaster, the CBC, for distinctively Canadian content. What players Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas created was a satire of it, but Bob and Doug became so much more. This documentary tells the special tale of how the McKenzie Brothers became a sensation that would become a cherished part of Canada's self identity.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-20
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Disney Heroes Volume 1
2005-05-23
Disney Heroes Volume 1
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Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-23
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Gilda Live
1980-03-28
Gilda Live
Overview: Gilda Radner is recorded during a live comedy concert. Radner's classic characters are seen in sketches that are sometimes more risque than when they appeared on television. During her breaks, the character Father Guido Sarducci takes the stage.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Godspell 2025
Godspell 2025
Overview: A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited a comedy revolution.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025-01-27
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Overview: Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-27
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