The Ed Sullivan Show was responsible for introducing young America to the performers and performances that would come to define a generation. In this particular compilation of performance segments from the "Really Big Show," viewers are introduced to many of the young comedians who made the world laugh throughout the 1960s, including Carol Burnett ...
The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers is a collection of highlights from the popular television variety series. Performers include Richard Pryor, the Beatles, Tina Turner, and Tom Jones. This video is a follow-up to the Good Times release The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 1: Unforgettable Performances. ...
Latter-day comedy stars like Dan Aykroyd and John Candy host this compilation of clips from Hollywood's most famed bad movies, including Plan 9 From Outer Space, Untamed Women and Robot Monster. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
The personal film archives of Yoko Ono were utilized for this feature-length documentary on the life of John Lennon. Predictably, it downplays Lennon's association with the Beatles and concentrates on his years with Ono. The film spends a lot of time recounting Lennon's anti-war activities, highlighted by a confrontation on a talk show hosted by ...
This Is Elvis wants to have it both ways. At times, the film is a warm, loving tribute to The King. At other times, it merely exploits a dead man's reputation for the purposes of a fast buck. The documentary footage of Elvis in concert, overfamiliar though it may be, is excellent and well-selected. The dramatized portions of the film, featuring a ...
In this performance video see digitally remastered performances from none other than the King himself, including "My Happiness," Elvis' first screen test, and Elvis' very first television appearance. ~ All Movie Guide
This video constitutes first-release footage of early performances, and clips from Elvis' last concert, to paint a portrait of the effects of fame on the King's life. It was put together and narrated by D.J./musician George Klein. ~ All Movie Guide
Ten of America's most famous stand-up comics gather to let comedy fans take a peek behind the curtains as they discuss their experiences, influences, and how they got their big break in this release featuring Paul Reiser, Bill Mahr, Carol Liefer, Larry Miller, George Wallace, and more. Early performances by comics Andy Kauffman, George Carlin, ...
Throughout the years, The Ed Sullivan Show became famous for its unique segments and guests during the holiday season. In this collection, comedic performers, including the Muppets and Topo Gigio are featured, in addition to Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi, Bing Crosby, and Elvis Presley. Also among the talents are Paul Anka, Gene Autry, Milton ...
Marilyn Monroe continues to fascinate people a quarter century after her premature death. This program is intended for those who simply want to know more about this beautiful blonde movie star or for those who are curious about her relationships with the Kennedy men and her marriages to baseball great Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller. ...
The Ed Sullivan Show was the definitive variety show on television for over two decades. This video consists of performances of songs by some of the most famous Broadway performers of the day. Among the stars that can be seen and heard are Julie Andrews doing a number from My Fair Lady, Carol Channing delivering a memorable tune from Gentlemen ...
This volume of the Elvis Presley: Great Performances series documents Elvis' path to stardom by means of archival footage, and is narrated by the omnipresent Bono, of rock's U2. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
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