George Burns
Biography: George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer. His career spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television, with and without his wife, Gracie Allen. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three quarters of a century. Beginning at the age of 79, Burns' career was resurrected as an amiable, beloved and unusually active old comedian, continuing to work until shortly before his death, in 1996, at the age of 100. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Burns, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 20, 1896
Deathday: March 09, 1996
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The Movie Orgy
1968-01-01
The Movie Orgy
Overview: Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.
Genres: Comedy Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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International House
1933-05-27
International House
Overview: Foreign investors converge on a luxury hotel in China to bid on a new kind of radioscope. But, this is a hotel where Burns and Allen are the in-house medical staff, a measles risk sends the whole building into quarantine, and a madcap millionaire crashes dinner in his autogyro. Hotel and radioscope become a stage for an all-star cast of comedians and musicians, from vaudeville to the new generation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-05-27
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Oh, God!
1977-10-07
Oh, God!
Overview: When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-10-07
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Radioland Murders
1994-10-21
Radioland Murders
Overview: A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-21
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Just You and Me, Kid
1979-07-13
Just You and Me, Kid
Overview: George Burns stars as a former vaudevillian who befriends a young runaway, played by 14-year old Brooke Shields, who is being chased by drug dealers.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-13
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We're Not Dressing
1934-04-27
We're Not Dressing
Overview: Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. She makes her way to an island with the help of singing sailor Stephen Jones. Her friend Edith, Uncle Hubert, and Princes Michael and Alexander make it to the same island but all prove to be useless in the art of survival. The sailor is the only one with the practical knowhow to survive but Doris and the others snub his leadership offer. That is until he starts a clam bake and wafts the fumes in their starving faces. The group gradually gives into his leadership, the only question now is if Doris will give into his charms.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-04-27
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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980-01-04
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Overview: A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-01-04
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The People's Command Performance: '77
1977-04-07
The People's Command Performance: '77
Overview: A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
Genres: Music Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-07
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978-07-24
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Overview: A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Genres: Adventure Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-07-24
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Oh, God! Book II
1980-10-03
Oh, God! Book II
Overview: God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents think Tracy's crazy, and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-03
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Oh, God! You Devil
1984-11-07
Oh, God! You Devil
Overview: George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-07
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Honolulu
1939-02-03
Honolulu
Overview: Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.
Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-02-03
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The Sunshine Boys
1975-11-06
The Sunshine Boys
Overview: Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's nephew is the producer of a TV variety show that wants to feature a reunion of this classic duo. It is up to him to try to get the Sunshine Boys back together again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-06
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18 Again!
1988-04-08
18 Again!
Overview: 18 Again! is a 1988 comedy film starring George Burns and Charlie Schlatter. The plot involves a grandson switching souls with his grandfather by means of an accident. This was one of a series of unrelated films, including Like Father, Like Son and Vice Versa, produced in the late 1980s involving a similar plotline.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-08
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Going in Style
1979-12-25
Going in Style
Overview: Three senior citizens in their 70s who live together are slowly decaying in endless days with nothing to do but feed the birds. One of them comes up with an idea - rob a bank. They certainly could use the money if they get away with it and if they are caught, what could happen to three old men?
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-25
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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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A Damsel in Distress
1937-11-19
A Damsel in Distress
Overview: Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll choose, with young Albert wagering on 'Mr. X'. After Alyce goes to London to meet a beau she is restricted to the castle to curb her scandalous behavior. Albert then summons Jerry to Alyce's aid in order to 'protect his investment'.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-11-19
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Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985-10-01
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Overview: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The Muppet Show. In this one hour special, Rowlf the Dog presents a compilation of his best numbers and other silly songs from The Muppet Show. Gonzo and Scooter interrupt him several times, and Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy make appearances as well. Muppet Show guest star appearances include George Burns, Petula Clark, Peter Sellers, Marisa Berenson and Steve Martin.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-01
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Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932-09-22
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
Overview: "Stuart Erwin acts as master of ceremonies in this variety skit, the second in the series produced by Lewis Llewyn for Paramount release. Erwin introduces Bing Crosby, who engages in some comedy byplay with George Burns and Gracie Allen, after which the crooner sings a number. The rest of the short is devoted to Olsen and Johnson, the comedy headliners, who do some nutty stuff on the beach with the support of a bunch of bathing beauties".
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-09-22
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The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956-08-22
The Solid Gold Cadillac
Overview: Laura Partridge is a very enthusiastic small stockholder of 10 shares in International Projects, a large corporation based in New York. She attends her first stockholder meeting ready to question the board of directors from their salaries to their operations.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-08-22
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The Great Radio Comedians
1971-05-11
The Great Radio Comedians
Overview: Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Bob Hope Show, and The Fred Allen Show.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-05-11
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Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970-11-16
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-16
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George Burns in Concert
1982-01-01
George Burns in Concert
Overview: This 1982 concert shows the great George Burns at his absolute funniest, as he entertains a live audience.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973-01-01
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
Overview: This promotional short film for "Soylent Green" (1973) begins by showing clips of films that depicted what the future might be like beyond Earth. The narrator then discusses the origin of the idea depicted in "Soylent Green." Director Richard Fleischer and star Charlton Heston discuss how an upcoming crowd scene will be filmed. Then we see what happens when the crowd riots because there is not enough food available to be distributed to everyone. "Soylent Green" was Edward G. Robinson's 101st (and, as it turned out, his last) feature film. During a break in filming, the cast and crew hold a ceremony celebrating the first film of his "second hundred," and Robinson makes appreciative remarks to the crowd. Studio head Jack L. Warner and friend George Burns are among those in attendance.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989-09-23
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Overview: A posthumous tribute to comedy legend Lucille Ball by her frequent co-star Bob Hope features clips from many of their sketches and tributes from George Burns, Danny Thomas, Kirk Cameron, and Betty White.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-23
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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Overview: Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-16
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Funnymen
1981-03-03
Funnymen
Overview: Early home video relic from International Home Entertainment, Inc. Hosted by Marty Allen, this compilation also features stand-up by George Burns, Frank Gorshin, and Pat Henry.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-03
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Six of a Kind
1934-02-09
Six of a Kind
Overview: The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-02-09
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College Swing
1938-04-29
College Swing
Overview: Gracie Alden tries to graduate from college to get an inheritance.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-04-29
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Lambchops
1929-10-31
Lambchops
Overview: George and Gracie enter an elegant drawing room, looking everywhere for something. Turns out, they're looking for the audience, and when George spots the camera, they start in on their patter. Gracie wants to convince George that she's smart, not dizzy - it's an uphill struggle of which she's blissfully unaware. Midway through, they break into song: "Do You Believe Me?" It includes a little bit of hoofing as the chatting continues. They end on a story Gracie whispers into George's ear.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-10-31
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Walking the Baby
1933-05-11
Walking the Baby
Overview: Street-sweeper George flirts with a pretty, but dizzy, nursemaid in the park. Incorporates Burns & Allen's vaudeville "dizzy" routine.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-05-11
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College Humor
1933-07-05
College Humor
Overview: A college professor and the school's star football player are both rivals for the same beautiful coed.
Genres: Action Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-07-05
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Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973-04-04
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
Overview: Ann-Margret's television special taped in front of a live audience at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-04-04
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The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935-09-20
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Overview: Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-09-20
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The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936-10-05
The Big Broadcast of 1937
Overview: The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of continued operation.
Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-10-05
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Love in Bloom
1935-04-20
Love in Bloom
Overview: A young girl runs away from her carnival family to make it in New York and becomes involved with a young songwriter.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-04-20
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Fit to be Tied
1930-08-02
Fit to be Tied
Overview: George Burns tries to buy a tie in a department store filled with assorted kooks.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-08-02
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Here Comes Cookie
1935-09-10
Here Comes Cookie
Overview: A scatterbrained heiress opens her home to a succession of unemployed actors and vaudeville performers, then decides to produce her own show, much to the consternation of her father, her sister and her sister's boyfriend, who is actually after the young girl's money.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-09-10
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The Big Broadcast
1932-10-14
The Big Broadcast
Overview: The top brass at a radio station believe their popular new star singer is paying more attention to his love life than to his career.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-10-14
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Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970-01-01
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Overview: John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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College Holiday
1936-12-19
College Holiday
Overview: College students rally to save a struggling hotel from closing. Comedy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-12-19
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Two of a Kind
1982-10-08
Two of a Kind
Overview: Nolie has just turned 21 but is retarded and acts more like 8. While claiming that she only wants to help him, his "smother" actually likes things that way. One day Nolie visits his beloved grandfather in a rest home and is horrified at how the old man has deteriorated, vegetating in his wheelchair. He realizes that this is partly due to the medication the nurses are giving him. Nolie decides that he must rehabilitate Grandpa himself, since no one else cares. Furthermore, he and Grandpa must keep their project a secret. It's a job for a man, and time for Nolie to become one.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-08
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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995-06-05
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Overview: Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is the story told by its protagonists, actors and writers and other people who made life in this business, interspersing images of famous movies.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-05
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Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984-01-01
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Overview: Robert Preston hosts this documentary that shows what people of the 1930s were watching as they were battling the Depression as well as eventually getting ready for another World War.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987-12-22
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Overview: An evening of Christmas music from stars living in Beverly Hills, California.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-22
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The Comedy Company
1978-07-21
The Comedy Company
Overview: An ex-comedian fights to keep a failing nightclub alive as a showcase for aspiring young comics.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-07-21
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The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981-11-16
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
Overview: George Burns hosts his first Christmas special. Special Guests: Bob Hope ; The Hawkins Family ; Ann-Margret
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-16
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Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978-11-22
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Overview: Steve Martin's first network special for NBC offers part concert footage (shot at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles) and part sketch comedy.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-22
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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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Television: The First Fifty Years
1999-01-01
Television: The First Fifty Years
Overview: Trace the history of television and its impact on American culture with clips, newsreels, and exclusive interviews from television greats like Walter Cronkite, Carol Burnett, and Jay Leno.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Montana Christmas Skies
1991-12-01
Montana Christmas Skies
Overview: This 47-minute, 1991 CBS television special finds John Denver joined by friends Clint Black, Katy Mattea, and Patty Loveless on Montana's Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Images of Denver on horseback, traversing the wide open plains and herding and roping cattle are interspersed with more intimate looks at Denver, Mattea, Black, Loveless, and other friends gathered for an old-fashioned sing-along in a rustic barn.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-01
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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986-01-17
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Overview: An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-17
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Let's Dance
1933-03-17
Let's Dance
Overview: Sailor George and his pals visit the Roseland Dance Hall, where funny things happen between conversations with dizzy hostess Gracie.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-03-17
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Pulling a Bone
1931-01-10
Pulling a Bone
Overview: At a department store, George seeks help in getting a bone out of his throat. No one will help him; lunch counter girl Gracie wants to talk about airplanes.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-01-10
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Stars in the Eye
1952-11-15
Stars in the Eye
Overview: Various CBS stars appear in this one hour variety program about the opening of the brand new $7 million dollar CBS Television City Studios.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-11-15
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Movie Movie
1978-11-01
Movie Movie
Overview: Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-01
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Joys
1976-03-05
Joys
Overview: Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-05
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The Antique Shop
1931-03-06
The Antique Shop
Overview: George is distracted from buying a statue by scatterbrained Gracie.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-03-06
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Once Over, Light
1931-05-22
Once Over, Light
Overview: In the barbershop, a costumer contends with a barber hard-selling hair tonic, an obnoxious customer with a theory about World War I, and a dizzy manicurist (Grace) who engages him in typically crazy conversation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-05-22
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Oh, My Operation
1931-12-23
Oh, My Operation
Overview: George is mistaken for an accident victim and taken to the hospital. After his needless operation, he meets Nurse Gracie, who adds insanity to injury.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-12-23
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The Babbling Book
1932-03-10
The Babbling Book
Overview: Burns and Allen have a dizzy conversation in a bookstore.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-10
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Your Hat
1932-11-24
Your Hat
Overview: George, working in a hat shop, gets tricky with the customers. Then Gracie comes in and drives him batty.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-11-24
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100% Service
1931-08-01
100% Service
Overview: George registers at the Jefferson Hotel; after the desk clerk gives him the runaround, he meets Gracie at the cigar counter.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-08-01
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Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
1986-01-14
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Overview: Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.
Genres: Animation Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-14
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This Is Bob Hope...
2017-12-29
This Is Bob Hope...
Overview: During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life through his personal archives and clips from his classic films.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-29
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Many Happy Returns
1934-06-08
Many Happy Returns
Overview: Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a radio station and then an aviary---with the usual Gracie Allen logic---while distracted Papa is trying to get younger daughter, beauty contest winner Florence, married before she can head to Hollywood and get into the movies.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-06-08
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Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002-12-04
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Overview: The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-04
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The Goldie Hawn Special
1978-03-01
The Goldie Hawn Special
Overview: Goldie Hawn’s second TV special was in 1978, “The Goldie Hawn Special” and it was a sort of comeback for her, after she had been out of the spotlight for over two years. On the TV special she performed show tunes and comedy bits alongside comic legend George Burns, teen idol Shaun Cassidy, television star John Ritter and even the Harlem Globetrotters joined her on the show. The special later went on to be nominated for a primetime Emmy Award.
Genres: Comedy Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-01
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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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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970-04-07
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Overview: The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-04-07
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Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992-10-05
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Overview: Co-stars and celebrity admirers go through Benny's entire career
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-05
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A Century of Cinema
1994-01-01
A Century of Cinema
Overview: A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986-01-21
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Overview: For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
Genres: Family Fantasy Music TV Movie Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-21
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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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The Lion Roars Again
1975-01-01
The Lion Roars Again
Overview: A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in May 1975.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981-03-30
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
Overview: A variety special starring John Denver and special guest George Burns.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-30
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George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982-11-08
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
Overview: George Burns celebrates his new-found status as a celebrity sex symbol with guests and collection of beautiful women of all ages. With singing, dancing and a discussion on sex symbols through the ages.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-11-08
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Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983-05-01
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Overview: A celebration of how the very young and the very old appreciate and enjoy each other via sketches and variety performances.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-01
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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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Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968-02-29
Carol Channing and 101 Men
Overview: Carol Channing hosts musical variety special with guests Walter Matthau, George Burns, U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale, The Association, Eddy Arnold.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-02-29
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Night of 100 Stars
1982-03-08
Night of 100 Stars
Overview: The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-03-08
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One More Time
1974-01-10
One More Time
Overview: Musical comedy stars of the past and present bridge the musical generation gap as they perform their particular specialties and re-create some memorable moments in show business. Highlights include Broadway's two great "Dollies", Pearl Bailey and Carol Channing, performing the top songs from "Hello Dolly!"; Patti Andrews of the Andrews Sisters joining the Pointer Sisters in the runaway hit of 1937, "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon"; the musical blending of the Mills Brothers and the Jackson Five.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-10
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George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989-05-01
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
Overview: George Burns shows viewers an average day in his life, teaches them his exercise regime, meets with his famous friends and reminisces about his past- providing laughs all the way.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-01
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