Dick Smothers
Also Known As: Richard Smothers, Smothers Brothers
Biography: Richard Remick Smothers (born November 20, 1938) is an American actor, comedian, composer, and musician. He was half of the musical comedy team the Smothers Brothers, with his older brother Tom Smothers.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Birthday: November 20, 1939
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Gender: Male
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The Informant!
Overview: A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion.
Genres: Drama Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-18
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Not Your Average Joe
Overview: A documentary about the career of legendary production designer Joe Alves and his four decades in Hollywood.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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The Aristocrats
Overview: One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-29
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Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Overview: The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-26
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Tribute to Harry Chapin
Overview: Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his humanitarian efforts. Featuring songs and speeches by Harry's friends, family and peers.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-23
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Overview: Alice returns to Wonderland through the looking glass in this TV musical.
Genres: Music Fantasy Adventure Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-11-06
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The Racing Scene
Overview: The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Casino
Overview: In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-22
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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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Terror at Alcatraz
Overview: Tom and Dick Smothers play Bones Howard and Ryan Fitzgerald, a TV cameraman and intrepid reporter, respectively, involved in the race to find the buried treasure of Al Capone on Alcatraz Island at the former prison where he was imprisoned.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-07-04
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Pat Paulsen for President
Overview: Before there were mockumentaries, there was this "Documentary/TV Movie" on the satirical 1968 Presidential campaign for comedy performer Pat Paulsen
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-10-20
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Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
Overview: An angel named Timmy with help of a dog and mouse tries to give a less fortunate Boy and Girl A Teddy bear and doll for Christmas.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-19
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Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card
Overview: Sketch comedy.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-14
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Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous
Overview: A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts as spokesman for the humor magazine in a mock-scientific—actually a mock-everything—look at the phenomenon of celebrity.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
Overview: A biography of comedian duo Bud Abbott & Lou Costello
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-29
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The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!
Overview: Recorded in 2006 at the Casino-Rama outside of Toronto, this live show features classic bits and songs (complete with comedic interruptions) as only the Smothers Brothers are able to perform. The show is a solid reflection of the duo's later years, and helps solidify their longevity and climb to becoming comedy royalty.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-08
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This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
Overview: Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-22
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Overview: The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-13
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Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video
Overview: A new craze is sweeping the nation! The “Yo-Yo” has come out of retirement and is back into the hearts and minds of every hard working, right thinking, up-and-coming, true blue American yo-yo lover. And there are millions of them. Emerging from his all knowing state of yo, Tommy Smothers of TV and stage fame, is the voice of the “Yo-Yo Man” and Dick Smothers is the voice of Yo. Hecan now come into your home in this brand new video for your entire family and friends to enjoy. Learn tricks like “Walk the Dog”, “Over the Falls” and “Loop the loop”. Fast forward the tape to color coded markers to watch and rewatch the “Yo-Yo Man” and the “Yo Master” Daniel Volk demonstrating each trick.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-08
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A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Overview: Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dickie Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas.
Genres: Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-08
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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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Speed Zone
Overview: An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-21
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Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man
Overview: A CBS television special, renowned for its legendary "Yma, Ava....Yma, Uta... Yma, Oona" sequence. Annie: the Women in the Life of a Man (1970), won Anne Bancroft her only Emmy for her portrayal of 14 different woman in 14 musical and comedy sketches. Bancroft's husband Mel Brooks contributed to the script and also appears onscreen.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-02-18
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Jack Paar: Smart Television
Overview: PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-29
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Overview: Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-30
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Tales of the Rat Fink
Overview: This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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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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