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John Candy : A Life in Comedy. by Myers, Paul.;
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', 'The Great Outdoors', and 'Uncle Buck', John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candys tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Myers was born in Toronto, ON. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy;
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Bob Newhart: Off the Record. by Martin, Dick,film director.; Newhart, Bob,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bob NewhartOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 1992.Bob Newhart performs some of his most classic comedy sketches in the TV special OFF THE RECORD, in a rare chance to experience and appreciate the lasting popularity of a comedy original.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Comedians.; Comedy sketches.;
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Modi: Know Your Audience. by Veiga, Leo,film director.; Modi,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
ModiOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2024.There are comedians who happen to be Jewish, and then there are Jewish comedians. In his debut special, Modi solidifies himself as the former and shines a light on an often-insular community in KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Comedians.; Stand-up comedy.;
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A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever : The Story of Spinal Tap. by Reiner, Rob.;
For the first time, director Rob Reiner and co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap' and its upcoming sequel.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; HUMOR / Topic / Celebrity & Popular Culture; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Comedy;
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The Hollywood Revue of 1929. by Reisner, Charles,film director.; Keaton, Buster,actor.; Nagel, Conrad,actor.; Benny, Jack,actor.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Gilbert, John,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Buster Keaton, Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Norma ShearerOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1929.THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 is a landmark MGM production that assembles many of the studio’s biggest stars in a series of musical numbers, dance routines, and comedy sketches. Hosted by Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny, the revue features appearances by Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and many more. With no traditional plot, the film serves as a filmed variety show that celebrates the new era of sound in cinema. It’s especially noted for featuring one of the earliest performances of “Singin’ in the Rain.” A captivating snapshot of late-1920s Hollywood, rich in charm and technical innovation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--History.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).; Performing arts.;
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Mark Normand: Out to Lunch. by Markovits, Jakob,film director.; Normand, Mark,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Mark NormandOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2020.In Mark's third comedy hour, he covers it all: Drinking, anxiety, gays, naughty words, trans, race and the ladies. I don't know if he's right about any of it, but he is completely out to lunch.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Comedians.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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Matt Rife: Matthew Steven Rife. by Griffin, Erik,film director.; Rife, Matt,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Matt RifeOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2023.Matt Rife's hilarious new self-titled special MATTHEW STEVEN RIFE is the perfect look into his charismatic wit. In his second self-produced hour special, built by friends and fans, Matt pushes comedic boundaries with stories, improv, and positive messages.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Comedians.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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Iliza Shlesinger Presents Iliza's Locals: Vol. 1. by Abrams, Eric,film director.; Pearson, Avery,actor.; Hill, Hunter,actor.; Shlesinger, Iliza,actor.; Tu, Irene,actor.; Fontana, Matty,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Avery Pearson, Hunter Hill, Iliza Shlesinger, Irene Tu, Matty FontanaOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2023.Iliza Shlesinger presents Volume 1 of Iliza's Locals, a showcase of new LA comedians. In this first installment, Iliza brings to the stage Hunter Hill, Jodi Miller, John Taylor, Matty Fontana, Irene Tu, and Avery Pearson.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Comedians.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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Nick Offerman: Full Bush. by Deronde, Bill,film director.; Offerman, Nick,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Nick OffermanOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2020."This is a brand-spankin-new, never-before-seen special. It describes the manners by which we modern Americans might pursue a lifestyle that can only be described as Full Bush."Filmed at the gorgeous jewel box known as The Chicago Theatre.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Comedians.; Actors.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World. by Cross, David,film director.; Cross, David,actor.; Stadium Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David CrossOriginally produced by Stadium Media in 2024.Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee, David Cross, stars in his eighth stand-up special, shot at Metro in Chicago during his 2023 tour.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Chicago (Ill.).; Comedians.; Popular culture.; Stand-up comedy.;
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