David Frost
Also Known As: Sir David Frost
Biography: David Frost (7 April 1939 – 31 August 2013) was an English television presenter, journalist and writer.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tenterden, England, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: April 07, 1939
Age: 86 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: August 31, 2013
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Frost/Nixon: The Original Watergate Interviews
Overview: This program, culled from the over 28 hours of interview footage between Sir David Frost and U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, was originally broadcast in May of 1977. Never before, nor since, has a U.S. President been so candid on camera. Even more intriguing is the fact that Nixon agreed to appear on camera with no pre-interview preparation or screening of questions.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-05-04
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The V.I.P.s
Overview: Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal trials.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-09-01
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Christmas with Kiri Te Kanawa: Carols from Coventry Cathedral
Overview: Kiri Te Kanawa, Michael George, and a choir sing Christmas music, and in between selections, David Frost narrates a history of the Christmas carol.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-31
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Smash His Camera
Overview: A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-07-30
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Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook
Overview: A documentary about the life of British satirist and founder of 'Private Eye' Peter Cook.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-19
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Frost on Sketch Shows
Overview: Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-03-13
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The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
Overview: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium (now the Stade Tata Raphaël) in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), between undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. The event had an attendance of 60,000 people and was one of the most watched televised events at the time. Ali won by knockout in the eighth round.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-30
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Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was
Overview: The life of Sir David Frost as told by Stephen Fry. Featuring David Frost's three sons, his friends and the political figures who were interviewed by him, who also became his friends. The story of the pioneer in broadcasting who conducted The Nixon Interviews.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-19
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Inside Elton's World
Overview: Elton John talks to David Frost. On his row with photographers at Taipei airport, he says: “Maybe I should have shut up.” About a recent recording, he says: “I sing really well on it.” On his upcoming musical version of Billy Elliot: “It’s a heart-warming story and I think the music enhances it.” On his show in Las Vegas: “There’s a lot of humour. There’s a lot of deep thought in it.” And when he dies, he would like to be remembered by his friends as loyal, loving, compassionate, caring and kind. As he says at the start of the interview: “It’s very hard to shut up.”
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-21
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Sunshine Superman
Overview: Documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-22
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This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
Overview: 30th anniversary special of This is Your Life, hosted by David Frost.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-26
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The Martha Mitchell Effect
Overview: She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixon to keep her quiet. Until now.
Genres: Documentary Crime History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-20
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-19
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Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Overview: Concert in honor to the great Elizabeth Taylor
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-26
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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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Fight of the Century
Overview: Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-08
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Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Overview: In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-19
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Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Overview: Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-28
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Petula
Overview: In a staggering example of lacking imagination, Petula Clark's third US TV Special was given the exact same name as her first. Unbelievably, a third special also had that exact same title a few years later! Guests: Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, the Everly Brothers, David Frost. Songs: Beautiful Sounds, duet w/ Peggy Lee (I'm A Woman/Wedding Bell Blues), Games People Play (w/ The Everly Brothers), duet medley w/ Dean Martin on a horse (Hey Good Lookin'/Detour/Things/I Walk The Line/Just A Little Lovin'), medley (Come Together/Great Come And Get It Day), When Johnny Comes Marching Home (w/ Lee), Fool On The Hill.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-12-26
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Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Overview: A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by the final difficult years. Includes some of the most celebrated scenes from film adaptations of Williams' work, among them extracts of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951),Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Night of the Iguana, The (1964), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1993) (TV). Contains footage of Williams being interviewed, including conversations with David Frost, 'Edward R. Murrow (I)', and Melvyn Bragg, as well as reminiscences from people who knew and worked with him, among them Edward Albee, Gore Vidal, and his lifelong friend, Lady Maria St. Just. Features readings from Elia Kazan's Notebook by Kim Hunter.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-19
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The Unknown Peter Sellers
Overview: Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-25
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Palme
Overview: Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was openly shot to death on a February evening 1986 on the streets of Stockholm. In one night, the country of Sweden was transfigured. “Palme” is about his life, his time, and about the Sweden he had created. About a man who altered history.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 2012-09-14
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Maria by Callas
Overview: Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-13
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The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
Overview: This DVD is a compilation of all US television performances between 1964 and 1969, including their guest spots on Shivaree, Shindig and all the legendary Ed Sullivan Show appearances.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-30
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The Day John Lennon Died
Overview: Reconstructing John’s last day in detail by way of radio and TV reports, the memories of people John knew and those he encountered before his assassination by Mark Chapman, relive one of the most momentous and tragic events in music history.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-06
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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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Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Overview: The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating sublime works, were haunted by the ghosts of the past, the shadow of constant doubt, the demon of addictions and the blinding, deceptive glare of success.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-18
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The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Overview: The story of how the introduction of breakfast television to the UK in 1983 led to a fierce battle for viewers between the BBC and ITV.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-08
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Twiggy
Overview: Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Overview: TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambridge Footlights, to Beyond the Fringe and his partnership with Dudley Moore. With contributions from Cook's school friends Peter Rabey and Jonathan Harlow; Cook's first wife Wendy Cook; Cambridge University friends Tim Harrold and Roger Law; Adrian Slade (ex-president of Cambridge Footlights); Jonathan Miller; Sir David Frost; Ned Sherrin; John Bassett (creator, Beyond The Fringe); Willie Donaldson (producer, Beyond The Fringe); John Cleese; Eric Idle; Michael Parkinson; Brenda Vaccaro; John Fortune; Nicholas Luard (co-owner with Cook of The Establishment club); actress Gaye Brown; Christopher Booker; Ian Hislop; Victor Lownes and Michael Bawtree (friends of Cook); Joe McGrath; Dick Clement; Mel Smith; Clive Anderson; tv producer and executive Paul Jackson; Harry Enfield, radio presenter Clive Bull, and archival interview footage of both Cook and Dudley Moore.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-12
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Ross Perot: Straight Talk
Overview: Ross Perot, the Texas billionaire who could be America's next president, gives the straight answers he's famous for in a 1-hour interview with Emmy Award-Winning journalist David Frost. Questioned on topics ranging from the federal budget deficit (he says he knows how to eliminate it), to his views on his employee's marital fidelity ("If your wife can't trust you, how can I?"), to abortion, Perot speaks his mind on today's most important issues. Perot has made himself one of the country's most successful men. Now he is attracting unprecedented support for his presidential bid. You must know about this man, here is a revealing portrait of the philosophy, character, and personality of this most independent candidate.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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