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Pioneers of Primetime

A tribute to the icons of early television and an entertaining retrospective on the golden age of television comedy. Includes footage from shows such as "The Milton Berle show", "The Ed Sullivan show", "The Jack Benny show", "The Red Skelton show", "I love Lucy", and "The Honeymooners." Six years in the making, the program features exclusive in-depth interviews with an unprecedented collection of TV's early stars. 2005. 60 min. DVD 4664

Milton Berle (Encyclopedia of Television)

Ed Sullivan (Encyclopedia of Television)

Jack Benny(Encyclopedia of Television)

The Honeymooners(Encyclopedia of Television)

I Love Lucy(Encyclopedia of Television)

Abbott & Costello Show: Who's on First

Early comic performances of the comedy team Abbott & Costello taken from the popular television show of the 1950's, the Colgate Comedy Hour. This volume which includes special guest stars Lon Chaney and Sid Fields, features Abbott & Costello's classic skit, "Who's On First?," along with "Don Juan Costello," "Two Tens for a Five," and other hilarious routines. Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney, Jr., Sid Fields. 104 min. DVD 906

Absolutely Fabulous.

Cast: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks. The comic misadventures of fashion femme fatales Edina and Patsy who drive Edina's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Numerous in-jokes and heavy doses of cruel humour have made this television series a cult hit in the UK and abroad.

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Series 1-3 Disc 1. Fashion -- Fat -- France -- Iso tank -- Birthday -- Magazine. -- Disc 2. Hospital -- Death -- Morocco -- New best friend -- Poor -- Birth. -- Disc. 3. Doorhandle -- Happy New Year -- Sex -- Jealous -- Fear -- The end. -- Bonus DVD: Gorgeous little things. Based on the original idea by Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French. Originally released in 1992-1994. 540 min. DVD 5866

Series 4 Parralox -- Fish farm -- Paris -- Donkey -- Small opening -- Menopause. Originally aired on television during the 2001 season. 240 min. DVD 5895

Series 5 Cleanin' -- Book clubbin' -- Panickin' -- Huntin', shootin', fishin' -- Birthin' -- Schmoozin' -- Exploitin' -- Cold turkey. Originally aired on television during the 2003 season. 240 min. DVD 5867

All In The Family: The Complete First Season.

Cast: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers. Disc 1. Meet the Bunkers; Writing the president; Oh, my aching back; Judging books by covers -- Disc 2. Archie gives blood; Gloria's pregnancy; Mike's hippie friends come to visit; Lionel moves into the neighborhood -- Disc 3. Edith has jury duty; Archie is worried about his job; Gloria discovers women's lib; Success story; The first and last supper. The first season of the 1970's sit-com that broke ground for the way it discussed controversial topics and dealt with bigotry and politics. The show's central character, Archie Bunker, was a working-class family man who held bigoted, conservative views of the world. His viewpoints clash with nearly everyone he comes into contact with especially his liberal son-in-law, Mike. Archie's daughter, Gloria, often sided with Mike, while his saintly wife, Edith, was the rock that held the family together. Originally broadcast on television in 1970 and 1971. 386 min. DVD 2881.

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All In The Family.

Producer, Norman Lear; director, John Rich. Featuring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers. Three episodes from one of the first sit-coms to take on controversial social issues. Judging books by covers: Archie ridicules Mike and Gloria's intellectual friend Roger for being gay, but he is straight as an arrow. Archie later discovers that his macho drinking buddy is gay and proud of it. Gloria discovers women's lib: When Gloria demands that Mike start treating her as an equal and he hesitates she takes a bold exodus from the household, leaving Archie to comfort and enlighten his lonely son-in-law. Gloria poses in the nude: When Gloria casts her inhibitions to the wind to pose for Mike's artist friend, Mike (the most free-thinking member of the household) experiences reservations. 1971. ca.75 min. Video/C 6897

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Ally McBeal

Contents: Disc 1. Pilot, Silver Bells, Cro-magnon, The Attitude. Disc 2. Theme of Life, The Playing Field. Pilot: Ally's childhood sweetheart, Billy, and his gorgeous gifted attorney wife, now work at the same law firm as Ally. To top that indignity, Ally loses her first case. Attitude: Ally rules out a handsome D.A. as a potential romantic interest, but later relents and sees him again. Cro-Magnon: Ally dates a nude model and defends a 19-yr.-old accused of assault for punching a man who insulted his date. Silver Bells: Ally gets a case involving a threesome seeking a legal marriage. Theme of life: Ally's unorthodox new therapist Tracy advises her to try kickboxing to relieve stress as she defends a doctor from a malpractice suit. Playing Field: Ally tries to follow Tracy's advice as she struggles with conflicts over her "sex appeal." Special features: Preview of Ally McBeal: the official guide; music video Searchin' my soul by Vonda Shepard. Cast. Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jane Krakowski, Gil Bellows. 1997-1998. 2 videodiscs. 264 min. DVD 824

Amos n' Andy

Amos n' Andy on radio

Check and Double Check (feature film)

Amos and Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy[video] Media Resources Center, Video/C MM1157

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Ely, Melvin Patrick. The Adventures of Amos 'n' Andy: A Social History of an American Phenomenon / Melvin Patrick Ely. New York: Free Press; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan Canada; New York: Maxwell Macmillan International, c1991. (UCB Main PN1991.77.A6 E49 1991; UCB Moffitt PN1991.77.A6 E49 1991)

Cripps, Thomas. "The Films of Spencer Williams." Black American Literature Forum, Vol. 12, No. 4. (Winter, 1978), pp. 128-134.UCB users only

The Amos 'n' Andy Show: Discs 1-2 (TV, 1950's)

Selected episodes from the 1950's television sit com which relates the comic adventures of Amos Jones and Andrew H. Brown (Amos n' Andy), two black men trying to make it in Harlem whose lives are complicated by the schemes of the Kingfish. Written variously by Bob Ross, Dave Schwartz, Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, Paul West, and Jay Sommers. Alvin Childress (Amos) ; Spencer Williams, Jr. (Andy) ; Tim Moore (Kingfish) ; Ernestine Wade (Sapphire) ; Amanda Randolph (Mama) ; Johnny Lee (Calhoun). Contents: Disc 1: Getting momma married, Parts 1 & 2 -- Andy buys a house -- The happy Stevens -- Arabia -- Disc 2. Andy plays Santa Claus -- The broken clock -- The Winslow woman -- Call Lehigh 4-9000 -- Leroy lends a hand. DVD 7387

The Amos 'n' Andy Show: Discs 3-4 (TV, 1950's)

Selected episodes from the 1950's television sit com which relates the comic adventures of Amos Jones and Andrew H. Brown (Amos n' Andy), two black men trying to make it in Harlem whose lives are complicated by the schemes of the Kingfish. Written variously by Bob Ross, Dave Schwartz, Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, Paul West, and Jay Sommers. Alvin Childress (Amos) ; Spencer Williams, Jr. (Andy) ; Tim Moore (Kingfish) ; Ernestine Wade (Sapphire) ; Amanda Randolph (Mama) ; Johnny Lee (Calhoun). Contents: Disc 3: Birthday card -- Relatives -- Kingfish's last friend-- Quo vadis -- Andy falls in love with an actress -- Disc 4. Sapphire disappears -- The gun-- The turkey dinner -- Superfine brush-- Cousin Effie's will. DVD 7388

The Amos 'n' Andy Show: Discs 5-6 (TV, 1950's)

Selected episodes from the 1950's television sit com which relates the comic adventures of Amos Jones and Andrew H. Brown (Amos n' Andy), two black men trying to make it in Harlem whose lives are complicated by the schemes of the Kingfish. Written variously by Bob Ross, Dave Schwartz, Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, Paul West, and Jay Sommers. Alvin Childress (Amos) ; Spencer Williams, Jr. (Andy) ; Tim Moore (Kingfish) ; Ernestine Wade (Sapphire) ; Amanda Randolph (Mama) ; Johnny Lee (Calhoun). Contents: Disc 5: Hospitalization -- The antique shop -- Rare coin (also on vhs Video/C 9639) -- Young girl's mother -- The girl upstairs -- Disc 6. Amos helps out -- The ballet tickets -- The diner -- The engagement ring -- Andy gets a telegram. DVD 7389

The Amos 'n' Andy Show: Discs 7-8 (TV, 1950's)

Selected episodes from the 1950's television sit com which relates the comic adventures of Amos Jones and Andrew H. Brown (Amos n' Andy), two black men trying to make it in Harlem whose lives are complicated by the schemes of the Kingfish. Written variously by Bob Ross, Dave Schwartz, Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, Paul West, and Jay Sommers. Alvin Childress (Amos) ; Spencer Williams, Jr. (Andy) ; Tim Moore (Kingfish) ; Ernestine Wade (Sapphire) ; Amanda Randolph (Mama) ; Johnny Lee (Calhoun). Contents: Disc 7: The adoption -- Leroy's suits-- The convention -- Ready made family -- Kingfish gets drafted -- Disc 8. Traffic violations -- The society party -- Kingfish's secretary-- The new neighbors -- Vacation. DVD 7390

The Amos 'n' Andy Show: Discs 9 (TV, 1950's)

Selected episodes from the 1950's television sit com which relates the comic adventures of Amos Jones and Andrew H. Brown (Amos n' Andy), two black men trying to make it in Harlem whose lives are complicated by the schemes of the Kingfish. Written variously by Bob Ross, Dave Schwartz, Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher, Paul West, and Jay Sommers. Alvin Childress (Amos) ; Spencer Williams, Jr. (Andy) ; Tim Moore (Kingfish) ; Ernestine Wade (Sapphire) ; Amanda Randolph (Mama) ; Johnny Lee (Calhoun). Contents: Eyeglasses -- Seeing is believing -- Viva la France -- The boarder . DVD 7391

Amos'n Andy.(TV, 1951)

Cast: Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Jr., Tim Moore, Ernestine Wade, Amanda Randolph, Johnny Lee, and Horace Stewart.

Amos n' Andy: Introduction of actors to studio audience by producers (6 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: The rare coin (27 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: Kingfish enlists (25 min.) Video/C 4761

Vol. 4: Antique shop: Kingfish becomes an agent to get the commission from the sale of an antique shop. Kingfish teaches Andy to fly: Kingfish talks Andy into flying lessons so he can impress the ladies. 999:729:4

Vol. 6: The rare coin (27 min.) -- The Christmas story (27 min.) Video/C 9639

Vol. 7: Second honeymoon (27 min.) -- Andy buys a house (27 min.) Video/C 9640

Vol. 8: Andy's vacation; Happy Stevenses 999:728

Vol. Vol. 8a: Kingfish's secretary; The Society 999:728

Vol. Vol. 10: Cousin Effie's will; The adoption 999:729:10

Vol. 11: Eye glasses (27 min.) -- Superfine Brush Company (aka Superfine brushes) (27 min.) Video/C 9641

Vol. 11a: The Kingfish gets drafted; Kingfish's secretary 999:729:11

Vol. 13: Getting momma married 999:729:13

Vol. 14: Young girls mom ; Broken clock 999:729:14

Vol. 15: The Kingfish's last friend ; The society party 999:729:15

Vol. 16: Christmas show ; Relatives 999:729:16

Vol. 18: Amos helps out ; Sapphire disappears 999:729:18

Vol. 19: Counterfeiters in the basement ; Turkey dinner 999:729:19

Vol. 20: Superfine brushes; Traffic violations 999:729:20

Amos 'n Andy. The Trouble with Father. Jack Benny Program.(TV)

Contents: Amos n' Andy: Introduction of actors to studio audience by producers (6 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: The Rare Coin (27 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: Kingfish Enlists (25 min.) -- Trouble with Father: A Skeleton at the Party (27 min.) -- Jack Benny Program: Benny in the Lineup (25 min.). 199?. 110 min. Video/C 4761

Andy Griffith (TV Time Comedy. Discs 1-2)

Disc 1. Side A. Andy Griffith (30 min. each episode): Rafe Hollister sings; Class reunion; Big house; Wife for Andy; Mountain wedding. -- Disc 1. Side B. Andy Griffith: Opie and the spoiled kid; Andy discovers America; Aunt Bea's medicine man; Darlings are coming; Great filling station robbery. -- Disc 2. Side A. Andy Griffith: Loaded goat; High noon in Mayberry; Barney's first car; Andy's English valet; Dogs, dogs, dogs. -- Disc 2. Side B. Andy Griffith: The rival.

Cast: Andy Griffith show: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts. Petticoat Junction: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan.Andy Griffith show: Widower Sheriff Andy and his son Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bea in Mayberry North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney. DVD 2859

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The Andy Griffith Show (TV Favorites Magapack. Discs 1-2)

Widower Sheriff Andy (Andy Griffith) and his son Opie (Ron Howard), live with Andy's Aunt Bea in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin, Deputy Barney (Don Knotts). 960-1968, 6 episodes, 30 min. each. DVD 2860

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The Andy Kaufman Show

This whole show may be a joke, spoof, or serious attempt at creating a late-night talk show. But who knows? That's what makes it fun. That's what makes it Andy Kaufman. Originally aired in 1983 on the PBS series, Soundstage. 58 min. DVD 4479 [see also The Real Andy Kaufman DVD 4480]

Arrested Development.

Cast: Alia Shawkat, David Cross, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Tony Hale, Will Arnett. Based on the characters created by Mitchell Hurwitz.

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Season One, disc 1 Six episodes (including the pilot episode) from the first season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. Ground: behind the scenes of "Arrested Development" featurette; original songs by David Schwartz. Pilot -- Top banana -- Bringing up Buster -- Key decisions -- Charity drive -- Visiting ours. 163 min. DVD 5461

Season One, disc 2 Episodes 7-14 from the first season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. My mother, the car -- In God we trust -- Storming the castle -- Pier pressure -- Public relations -- Marta complex -- Beff consomme -- Shock and AWW. 176 min. DVD 5462

Season One, disc 3 Episodes 15-22 from the first season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. Staff infection -- Missing Kitty -- Altar Egos -- Justice is blind -- Best man for the GOB -- Whistler's mother -- Not without my daughter -- Let them eat cake. 176 min. DVD 5463

Season Two, disc 1 Episodes 1-6 from the second season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. The one where Michael leaves -- The one where they build a house -- Amigos! -- Good grief -- Sad sack -- Afternoon delight. Special features: Audio commentary on select episodes; deleted and extended scenes; "Season one in 3 minutes" overview; blooper reel; campaign videos from "The immaculate election" episode. 132 min. DVD 5464

Season Two, disc 2 Episodes 7-12 from the second season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. Switch hitter -- Queen for a day -- Burning love -- Ready, aim, marry me! -- Out on a limb -- Hand to God. 132 min. DVD 5465

Season Two, disc 3 Episodes 13-18 of the second season of a comedy television series about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. Motherboy XXX -- The immaculate election -- Sword of destiny -- Meat the veals -- Spring breakout -- The righteous brothers. 132 min. DVD 5466

Season Three Disc 1. The cabin Show ; The British bombshell ; Forget me not ; Notapusy ; Mr. F ; The ocean walker ; Prison break-in -- Disc 2. Making a stand ; S.O.B.s ; Fakin' it ; Family ties ; Exit strategy ; Harboring resentment. Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, WIll Arnett, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross. The third seaso of the television comedy about a wealthy California family that has lost all of its money and whose father has ended up in jail. Originally broadcast on television during the 2005-2006 season. 286 min. DVD 6129

The Awful Truth: The Complete First Season.

Written and directed by Michael Moore. Segments from the satirical television program shot in the trademark "guerilla video" style by Michale Moore. Each episode is filled with observations that bridge comedy and controversy and places Moore in the middle of today's hot topics.

First Season. Vol 1. v. 1. Episode 1. Cheaper way to conduct a witch hunt; Funeral at an HMO -- Episode 2. Beat the rich; Sodomobile -- Episode 3. Crackers vs. Mickey Mouse; Voice-box choir -- Episode 4. Sal, the bill collector; Duck and cover -- Episode 5. Awful truth man of the year; TV pundits?; 150 feet from NBC -- Episode 6. Work care!; LucyCam; Air-drop TVs on Afghanistan. 150

First Season. Vol. 2 v. 2. Episode 7. Cohen is a wimp; LucyCam #2; Manpower Inc.-- Episode 8. Montana shacks; Joe Camel needs a job; LucyCam #3 -- Episode 9. Hail Turdonia; Teen sniper school; Hitler makes a withdrawal -- Episode 10. Crackers vs. the Egg Farm; Michael Moore playset; American apartheid; Bill Gates' housewarming -- Episode 11. Weapon inspectors; Make a wish foundation; We find Hillary a date -- Episode 12. NAFTA Mike; Strikebreakers; Merger. 150 min. DVD 2047

Second Season. Vol. 1 Episode 1. Advertiser appreciation night -- Episode 2. Compassionate conservative night -- Episode 3. Help the dead guy -- Episode 4. German vacation night -- Episode 5. Focus for Congress.-- Episode 6. Taxi driver. 150 min. DVD 2048

Second Season. Vol. 2 Episode 7. Dixie flag night -- Episode 8. Stop and frisk night -- Episode 9. Replacement Mike -- Episode 10. Store the homeless -- Episode 11. Gulf war -- Episode 12. Find Clinton a job. 150 min. DVD 2049 min. DVD 2046

The Beulah Show. Volume One.

Two episodes of the television program by ABC-TV produced in the 1950's. In Dancing Lessons (Director, Richard Bare), Beulah teaches the Henderson's son, Danny, how to dance, and when Danny is stood up by his date, Oriole finds him a blind date. In The Babysitter (Director, James Tinling), Beulah who is babysitting for the spoiled child of Mr. Henderson' business associate, leaves the child in the care of her boyfriend, Bill. Featuring: (1st episode) Hattie McDaniel (Beulah), Louise Beavers, Ruby Dandridge, Ernest Whitman; (2nd episode) Ethel Waters (Beulah), William Post, Jr., Ginger Jones, Dooley Wilson, Butterfly McQueen. 1950-1953 54 min. Video/C 7008

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The Beulah Show. Volume Two.

Cast: Louise Beavers, David Bruce, Ruby Dandridge, Ernest Whitman, Jane Frazee (first and second episodes). Two episodes of the television sit-com produced in the early 1950s presenting an early example of African American stereotypes on television. 1950-1953. 50 min. Video/C MM495

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The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Favorites Magapack. Discs 1-2)

Meet the Clampett gang, an Ozark hillbilly family tht struck oil and moved to Beverly Hills. There's Jed (Buddy Ebsen), a kind and sensible man turned millionaire; Granny (Irene Ryan), old, senile and paranoid; Elly May, incredibly beautiful and naive and Jethro Bodine (Max Baer Jr.), Jed's stupid nephew. 1962-1971, 6 episodes, 30 min. each. DVD 2860

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Beverly Hillbillies (TV Time Comedy) Discs 5-6

Disc 5. Side A. Beverly hillbillies (30 min. each episode): Jethro goes to school; Pygmalion and Elly; Elly races Jethrine; Great feud; Home for Christmas -- Disc 5. Side B. Beverly hillbillies: No place like home; Jed rescues Pearl; Back to Californny; Jed's dilemma; Jed saves the Drysdale's marriage. -- Disc 6. Side A. Beverly hillbillies: Elly's animals; Jed plays Solomon; Duke steals a wife; Jed buys the freeway; Jed becomes a banker. -- Disc 6. Side B: Beverly hillbillies: Family tree; Jed pays his income tax; Clampetts are overdrawn; Giant jackrabbit; Clampetts and the Dodgers. Cast: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr., Raymond Bailey, Nancy Kulp, Bea Benaderet. Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts are simple folk living off the land until Jed Clampett accidentally discovers oil on his property and he and his family become instant millionaires. Deciding to move to Beverly Hills to take advantage of their new-found wealth, the Clampetts find that their down-to-earth lifestyle clashes with their new upper-class neighbors. DVD 2859

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Bill Maher: New Rules

Collected from one of the most popular segments of the acclaimed HBO original series Real Time with Bill Maher, New Rules takes steady aim at - well, just about everything in sight, bringing in the host's incisive wit and hilarious asides, covering such topics as politics, fast food, cell phones, and gas prices, among others. 2006. 45 min. DVD 6026

The Bing Crosby Show

Features a comedy sketch starring Jack Benny and Bing Crosby. Always one trying to impress the ladies, Jack tries to sneak his girlfriend Sheree North, onto Bing's Show. Sheree dances and Jack, as usual, hams it up. Produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 26 min. Video/C 9354

The Bob Hope Comedy Hour

In this rare live musical variety show, Bob Hope's third appearance on television, he performs before an all GI audience accompanied by the troupe from his World War II tour. Included are performances by Marilyn Maxwell, Les Brown and his "Band of Renown," The Taylor Maids, Hi Hatters, Judy Kelly and Nelson Case, plus Bob in two skits of Army life. 60 min. Video/C 9383

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The Bob Hope: Laughing with the Presidents

Bob Hope's 284th and last television special for NBC takes a nostalgic and humorous look at the comedian's personal relationships with the nation's last eleven presidents, including historical footage with every president from FDR to President Clinton. Includes special appearances by President George and Barbara Bush, President Bill and Hillary Clinton, President Gerald and Betty Ford. Also joining Bob are Naomi Judd, Don Johnson and Tom Selleck. Originally broadcast on television by NBC in 1996. 50 min. Video/C 9385

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The Brady Bunch. Volume 1.

Two episodes from the television show, The Brady Bunch, featuring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Chris Knight, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick, Susan Olsen, Barry Williams. In The Honeymoon (28 min.), Mike marries Carol, merging his family of three sons with that of her three daughters. In A camping we will go (28 min.), the boys pull out all stops to spook the girls from ever wanting to go camping with them again. Episodes originally broadcast in 1969. 51 min. Video/C 6847

Marinucci, Mimi. "Television, Generation X, and Third Wave Feminism: A Contextual Analysis of The Brady Bunch." Journal of Popular Culture, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 505-24, February 2005.

Owen, Rob. Gen X TV : the Brady Bunch to Melrose Place Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 1997. (MAIN: PN1992.6 .O93 1997; MOFF: PN1992.6 .O93 1997)

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Brass Eye (series and special)

Features a television special and six episodes from the British television satirical comedy Brass eye, a controversial spoof of current-affairs, media representations and the role of the celebrity in the UK. The television special attacks the British media's treatment of a paedophilia scare. Originally shown in 1997; television special originally aired in 2001. 167 min. VDVD 2089

Burns and Allen(Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Fred Clark, Harry Von Zell. The format of this delightful show was set in the Burns home. George was cast in the dual role of on-screen narrator and straight man for Gracie's scatterbrained interactions with various people and situations. 1997. 30 min. Video/C 6757

Burns and Allen (TV Time Comedy. Disc 8)

Disc 8. Side A. Burns & Allen (30 min. each episode): Bank president; Breaking up the team; Mailman and the divorce attorney; Surprise birthday party for Harry; Free Contents: trip to Hawaii -- Disc 8. Side B. Burns & Allen: Gracie's checking account; Harry Morton's male secretary; Income tax man; Space patrol visits the kids; Teenage girls spend the weekend. Cast: Burns & Allen: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet. Burns & Allen (aka. George Burns and Gracie Allen show): Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joins Gracie Allen in escapades which annoy accountant hubby Harry and provide George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy. DVD 2859

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Burns and Allen Show (TV Favorites Magapack. Discs 4)

With the comedian Gracie Allen and George Burns this show developed a format that gave birth to the television sit-com. Witty, ironic and loveable, this is the show that broke all the molds. Disc 4 : Side A. 1950-1958, 6 episodes, 30 min each. DVD 2860

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Ca estão

Camilio de Oliveira, Luisa Barbosa, Luis Mascarenhas, Luis Aleluia, Rosa Villa, Cristina Amaral, Paula Marcelo, Tereza Metro, Isabel Santos, Filipa Ganh~ao, Elsa Galv~ao, Fernando Rock. Segments from a Portuguese television series beginning in 1987. A politically oriented television program featuring leading figures in Portugal. In Portuguese. 180 min. DVD 6225

[Caesar, Sid] Caesar's Hour (Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris. This highly imaginative variety program featured musical reviews, situation comedies and variety entertainment. The tireless genius, Sid Caesar, led his sidemen of Carl Reiner and Howard Morris in an evening of funny routines. 1997. 60 min. Video/C 6754

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[Caesar, Sid] The Sid Caesar Collection. 1, The Magic of Live TV

Contents: Seven dwarfs bet -- Board rooms of Hollywood -- Five dollar date -- Sid with Benny Goodman -- The clock -- Fella needs a girl -- Haircuts: so rare & flippin' -- This is your story.

Cast: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, Nanette Fabray, Carl Reiner, Benny Goodman. Writers: Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart, Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Mel Tolkin, Sid Caesar.

Special features: Sid honored at 1999 Friars Club ceremony; bonus musical sketch with Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa; interview extra: Carl Reiner; Side by side comparisons of the digital restoration process; bonus sketch: Sid's Airplane Movies' routine; cast and writer bios.; chapter search. 75 min. DVD 1362

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[Caesar, Sid]The Sid Caesar Collection. 2, Inside the Writers' Room

Sleep sketch -- Boy at a first dance -- What is Jazz? (Chita Rivera and Jack Cole) -- German General -- Aggravation Boulevard.

Performers: Cast: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, Nanette Fabray, Carl Reiner, Chita Rivera, Jack Cole. Writers: Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart, Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Mel Tolkin, Sid Caesar. Special features: Bonus sketch: Sid sings "Nan's birthday; interview extra: Mel Brooks; Original playbill program from "Caesar's hour performance of "Aggravation Blvd."; Bonus sketch: "The four Englishmen"; Chapter selection. 75 min. DVD 1363

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[Caesar, Sid]The Sid Caesar Collection. 3, Creating the Comedy

Contents: The fur coat -- Cobbler's daughter -- Argument to Beethoven's 5th -- People to people -- From here to obscurity.

Performers: Cast: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, Nanette Fabray, Carl Reiner, Charlton Heston. Writers: Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart, Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Mel Tolkin, Sid Caesar.

Special features: Bonus sketch: the silent movie, "A rich man's joke," starring Charlton Heston; Interview extra: Woody Allen and Larry Gelbart; Bonus musical sketch: the Haircuts sing "Going crazy,"; original script of "Progress Hornsby" with handwritten changes and cuts; cast and writer biographies; chapter selection. 75 min. DVD 1364

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[Caesar, Sid] Your Show of Shows. [1950-04-29]

Contents: Marital bliss / S. Caesar, I. Coca -- Marguerita Piazza -- Hamilton Trio -- Professor Pizzicato / H. Morris, S. Caesar -- Billy Williams Quartet -- First Day of School / S. Caesar -- Bullfighter / Mata & Hari -- Standing in the Movie Line / S. Caesar, I. Coca -- Billy Hayes and the Highland Dancers -- Afternoon of a Faun / I. Coca, W. Archibald -- La Boheme / M. Piazza, F. Knight -- Coming Attractions for a Gangster Movie / S. Caesar -- In Paris / M. Piazza, S. Caesar, I. Coca. Includes television advertisements for Magnovox, Swifts meats, Chiquita bananas, RCA Victor, Snow Crop frozen foods and three promotions by Milton Berle for the Cancer Fund. 88 min. Video/C 5012

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Chappelle's Show.

African American comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy television show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture. Includes all 12 "uncensored and unblurred" episodes with commentary on 5 from creators David Chappelle and Neal Brennan. 283 min. DVD 4212

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Chappelle's Show. Season Two

In his second television season Dave Chappelle is back and he has even more to say. He contains the right mix of edginess, profanity, grotesque features, and sexual situations to have a hit. His guests include Rick James, Lil' Jon, and Wayne Brady. Cast: Dave Chappelle, Anthony Berry, Bill Burr, Yoshio Mita, Paul Mooney, Charles Q. Murphy, Randy Pearlstein, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush. Originally broadcast during the 2004 television season. 308 min. DVD 6728

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Charley's Aunt (Playhouse 90)

Cast: Art Carney, Orson Bean, Jeannette MacDonald, Tom Tryon, Jackie Coogan, Gene Raymond. In this television adaptation of the play by Brandon Thomas, two Oxford students in need of a chaperone for their girlfriends' visit persuade a third student to dress as a woman to play the part. Videocassette release of the 1957 television adaptation on Playhouse 90. 82 min. Video/C 9664

Cheers:

Cast: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt.

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First Season Disc 1. Give me a ring sometime (pilot), Coach's daughter, Sam's women, Tortelli tort, Sam at eleven, Any friend of Diane's. -- Disc 2. Friends, Romans and accoutants, Truce or consequences, Coach returns to action, Endless summer, One for the book, Spy who came in for a cold one. -- Disc. 3. Now pitching, Sam Malone, Let me count the ways, Father knows best, Boys in the bar, Diane's perfect date, No contest. -- Disc 4. Pick a con ... any con, Someone single, someone blue, Show down (pt. 1-2). Episodes from season one about the regulars at a Boston bar. Sam Malone's drinking problem (which led him to buy the bar Cheers) soured his career as a pitcher. When a young teaching assistant, Diane Chambers is left by her fiancee, she takes a job waitressing at the bar, leading to a rocky, on-again, off-again relationship with Sam. The bar where everybody knows your name is a home away from home for Sam's old Coach, know-it-all Cliff, bitter waitress Carla, and regular Norm, owner of the largest bar tab. Originally released as a television program from 1982-1983. 539 min. DVD 2873

Second Season Cast: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt. Disc 1. Power play. Li'l sister don't cha. Personal business. Homicidal ham. Summer's return. Affairs of the heart. -- Disc 2. Old flames. Manager coach. They called me Mayday. How do I love thee, let me call you back. Just three friends. Where there's a will. -- Disc 3. Battle of the exes. No help wanted. And coachie makes three. Cliff's rocky moment. Fortune and men's weight. Snow job. -- Disc 4. Coach buries a grudge. Norman's conquest. I'll be seeing you (2 pts.) Special features. Episodes from season two about the regulars at a Boston bar. Love is in the air -- or is it? -- as Sam "Mayday" Malone and Diane Chambers launch their turbulent, on-again off-again romance. Other hilariousseason 2 highlights include Carla's dismay at the sudden reappearance of her ex-husband, Nick Tortelli and his new bride and Coach returns to the baseball field as the tyrannical manager of a Little League team. Orginally released as a television program 1983-1984. Originally released as a television program from 1983-1984. 539 min. DVD 2874

Third Season

Disc 1. Rebound, part 1-2. I call your name. Fairy tales can come true. Sam turns the other cheek. Coach in love, part 1-2. -- Disc 2. Diane meets Mom. An American family. Diane's allergy. Peterson Crusoe. A ditch in time. Whodunit? The heart is a lonely snipe hunter. -- Disc 3. King of the hill. Teacher's pet. The mail goes to jail. Bar pet. Behind every great man. If ever I would leave you. The executive's executioner. -- Disc 4. Cheerio, Cheers. The bartenders tale. The belles of St. Clete's. Rescue me. Episodes from season three about the regulars at a Boston bar. Sam and Diane face the breakup of their explosive relationship and newcomer Frasier Crane is introduced. And the Cheers gang says goodbye to a beloved barstool regular - Coach. Originally aired on television during the 1984-1985 season. 619 min. DVD 2875

Chef!

Cast: Lenny Henry, Caroline Lee Johnson, Roger Griffiths with special guests. British sit-com of Gareth Blackstock, the "finest" chef in England, possibly the world, who rules the kitchen of Le Chateau Anglais, the most upscale French restaurant in England. Personnel: Although Gareth rules his kitchen with a will as hard as an iron skillet, he may be soft when it comes to sacking anyone. Beyond the pass: The struggling restaurant may be turned over to creditors...worse yet, a diner asks for salt! Subject to contract: There's a secret ingredient in today's menu when a prep assistant loses an adhesive bandage somewhere in the meal. Videocassette release of three episodes of the BBC television show broadcast in 1993. 87 min. Video/C 9703

Chef!: A Second Helping

Cast: Lenny Henry, Caroline Lee Johnson, Roger Griffiths with special guests. A British sit-com of Gareth Blackstock, the "finest" chef in England, possibly the world, who rules the kitchen of Le Chateau Anglais, the most upscale French restaurant in England. Big cheese: All statuses are quo in the kitchen: it's a madhouse, especially when Chef Gareth gets ready for the arrival of an eminent restaurateur. Fame is the spur: A little TV-publicity can't hurt the restaurant but no one expects the cameras to be rolling when a prep assistant lets live crayfish escape. Rice and peas: Bumbling prep assistant Everton gets a chance to shine when the restaurant plans a special Jamaican menu. Videocassette release of three episodes of the BBC television show broadcast in 1994. 87 min. Video/C 9704

Chico and the Man.

Cast: Freddie Prinze, Jack Albertson, Della Reese, Scatman Crothers. Ed Brown was a cantankerous old widower who owned and operated a small filling station in Los Angeles. He hired a fast-talking, cheery young Chicano, Chico Rodriguez, to help him run the place. Since Chico also lived in the garage, the two were always together, and when they weren't bickering between themselves, they came to a greater understanding of each other's generation and culture. They even learned to love each other. Pilot [episode] -- If I Were a Rich Man -- Chico and the Van -- Chico's Padre -- Ed Talks to God -- Chico's Cousin Pepe. Originally produced for television between 1974 and 1978. 150 min. DVD 4444

Comic Relief(HBO)

Peformers: Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Steve Allen, Richard Belzer, Sandra Bernhard, Sid Caesar, John Candy, George Carlin, Tony Danza, Richard Dreyfuss, Firesign Theatre, Michael J. Fox, Estelle Getty, Bobcat Goldthwait, Buddy Hackett, Pee Wee Herman, Michael Keaton, Madeline Kahn, David Letterman, Robert Guillaume, Eugene Levy, Jerry Lewis, Howie Mandel, Penny Marshall, Dennis Miller, Bette Midler, Martin Mull, Minnie Pearl, Gilda Radner, Harold Ramis, Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner, Joan Rivers, Paul Rodriguez, Garry Shandling, Dick Shawn, Martin Short, David Steinberg, George Wendt, Henry Winkler, Henny Youngman. c1994. 128 min. Video/C 8642

Comic Relief '87(HBO)

Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Steve Allen, , Louie Anderson, Roseanne Barr, Justine Bateman, Dabney Coleman, Peter Cook, Dana Carvey, Bill Dana, Michael J. Fox, Estelle Getty, Dick Gregory, Bobcat Goldthwait, John Laroquette, Jon Lovitz, Rue McClanahan, Dennis Miller, Dudley Moore, Catherine O'Hara, Louis Nye, Stuart Pankin, Tom Paston, Paul Reiser, Paul Rodriguez, Paul Shaffer, Judy Tenuta, Alan Thicke, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Marsha Warfield, Lucy Webb, Steven Wright. c1987. 134 min. Video/C 8643

Comic Relief III(HBO)

This film features America's hottest comics during theirperformances at the Comic Relief III benefit for thehomeless. Included are hosts Billy Crystal, WhoopiGoldberg and Robin Williams, along with Elayne Boosler,Bobcat Goldthwait, Arsenio Hall, Bob Newhart, Paula Poundstone, Paul Reiser, Pat Riley, Bob Saget,Garry Shandling, Steven Wright, Richard Lewis, RickDucommun, Paul Rodriguez, and Louie Anderson. Originally produced in 1989 60 min. Video/C 8775

Comic Relief V(HBO)

Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, GarryShandling, Brett Butler, Bob Saget, Alan King, PaulRodriguez, Dennis Miller, Kevin Pollak, PaulaPoundstone, Dave Chappelle, Bill Maher, Sid Caesar,Imogene Coca, Bob Goldthwait, Marga Gomez, CarlosMenicia, Paul Mooney, Howard Morris, Rick Overton,Carl Reiner, Jeffrey Tambor.

In this sixth installment of Comic Relief, an amazingarray of Hollywood's funniest people are back yetagain to raise money for the homeless. Includes atribute to the casts of Your Show of Shows and StarTrek, the next generation. c1994. 118 min. Video/C 8644

Comic Relief VI(HBO)

Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Garry Shandling, Brett Butler, Bob Saget, Alan King, PaulRodriguez, Dennis Miller, Kevin Pollak, PaulaPoundstone, Dave Chappelle, Bill Maher, Sid Caesar,Imogene Coca, Bob Goldthwait, Marga Gomez, CarlosMenicia, Paul Mooney, Howard Morris, Rick Overton,Carl Reiner, Jeffrey Tambor. c1992. 118 min. Video/C 8645

Comic Relief VII(HBO)

Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, DennisMiller, Paula Poundstone, Robert Wuhl, Chris Rock,Drew Carey, Paul Rodriguez, Richard Jeni, Steve Allen,Louie Anderson, Margaret Cho, Bill Dana, Robert Klein,Don Knotts, David Letterman, Louis Nye, Tom Poston,Bob Saget, Tom Scott, Sinbad, Shadoe Stevens, SuzanneWestenhoefer, Bob Zmuda. Over two dozen of America's comedians present a programof stand-up comedy, skits, and mind-bending mania as afundraiser for the homeless. Includes a reunion of theoriginal cast from the Steve Allen Show and a take-offon the O. J. Simpson trial by Robin Williams and BillyCrystal. c1996. 120 min. Video/C 8646

The Best of Comic Relief '90(HBO)

Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Paula Poundstone, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Joan Rivers, Steven Wright, Rita Rudner, Bobcat Goldthwait, Robert Klein, Louie Anderson, Paul Rodriguez, George Carlin, Elayne Boosler, Natalie Cole, Dave Coulier, Allan Harvey, Al Jarreau, Jake Johannsen, Kevin Meaney, Tom Parks, Bob Saget, Robert Wuhl. c1990. 120 min. Video/C 8647

[Colbert, Steven] The Best of the Colbert Report.

In this age of skepticism and not getting it, Americans want the truth, and no one gives it to them better than Stephen Colbert. Watch as Stephen shows the nation how he "better" feels the facts, "better" knows the districts, and justifies injustices. Contents: The Word : Truthiness -- The Word : Wikiality -- Better know a district -- Indecision 2006 -- Green screen challenge -- Barry Manilow -- Guitarmageddon -- Saginaw Spirit -- Papa Bear -- Cooking with feminists -- Jane Fonda interview -- Stone Phillips : Let the gravitas begin -- Stephen Jr. -- Stephanie Jr. -- Threat down -- Ice cream & Willie Nelson -- Hungarian bridge -- A rare correction -- Meta-free-phor-all. Special features: The word (including Merriam-Webster's 2006 word of the year: truthiness ; Better know a district; Green screen challenge ; Stephen Jr. - flight of a patriot ; :Papa Bear" Bill O'Reilly enters the Eagle's Nest ; Cooking with feminists Meta-free-phor-all. Originally broadcast on television in 2005-2007. 160 min. DVD 9252

The Cosby Show.

Cast: Bill Cosby; Phylicia Rashad; Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The story of a prosperous African American couple living in New York City, raising five children in an uplifting, positive environment. Originally broadcast on television in 1984.

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Season 1

Special features: 90 min. of classic Cosby show footage ; deleted scenes ; bloopers, audition footage ; celebrity guest appearances ; Cosby cast member retrospectives. 575 min. DVD 4192

Season 2

Disc 1: Episode 1. First day of school -- episode 2. The juicer -- episode 3. Happy anniversary -- episode 4. Cliff in love -- episode 5. Theo and the older woman -- episode 6. Halloween -- episode 7. Denise drives -- episode 8. Rudy suits up. -- Disc 2: Episode 9. Clair's sister -- episode 10. Denise's friend -- episode 11. Clair's toe -- episode 12. Mrs. Westlake -- episode 13. Vanessa's bad grade -- episode 14. The auction -- episode 15. Theo and Cockroach. -- Disc 3: Episode 16. The dentist -- episode 17. Play it again, Russell -- episode 18. A touch of wonder -- episode 19. Full house -- episode 20. Close to home -- episode 21. Theo's holiday -- episode 22. An early spring. -- Disc 4: Episode 23. Denise's decision -- episode 24. The card game -- episode 25. Off to the races. 625 min. DVD 8140

Season 3: Disc 1The third season of the television series depicting a close-knit and prosperous African American family dwelling in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and his wife Clair, an attorney, are a happily married, dual-profession couple with aspirations of raising their 5 children in an uplifting, positive environment. Episodes 1-9: Bring 'em back alive -- Food for thought -- Golden anniversary -- Man talk -- Mother, may I? -- The march -- Theo's flight -- Vanessa's rich -- Denise gets a D. Originally broadcast on NBC television during the 1986-1987 season. 198 min. DVD 8061

Season 3: Disc 2 Episodes 10-17: A girl and her dog -- War stories -- Cliff in charge -- Monster Man Huxtable -- Rudy spends the night -- Say hello to a good buy -- Denise gets an opinion -- Calling Doctor Huxtable. 176 min. DVD 8062

Season 3: Disc 3 Episodes 18-25: You only hurt the one you love -- The shower -- Cliff's 50th birthday -- I know that you know -- Andalusian flu -- Bald and beautiful -- Planning parenthood -- Hillman. 176 min. DVD 8063

Season 4. Disc 1 Episodes 1-7: Call of the wild -- Theogate -- It's ain't easy being green -- Cliff's mistake -- Shakespeare -- That's not what I said -- Autumn gifts. 161 min. DVD 8082

Season 4. Disc 2 Episodes 8-15: Looking back -- Where's Rudy? -- Bookworm -- Dance mania -- The locker room -- The show must go on -- Twinkle, twinkle little star -- The visit. 184 min. DVD 8083

Season 4. Disc 3 Episodes 16-23: The drum major -- Waterworks -- Once upon a time -- Petanque -- Trust me -- Home for the weekend -- The prom -- Gone fishin'. 184 min. DVD 8084

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Cast: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines; with special guests: Ted Danson, Kathy Griffin, Richard Lewis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Laraine Newman, Bob Odenkirk, Mary Steenburgen, Nia Vardalos. In this television comedy Larry's got it all: a loving wife, good friends, a successful carreer, and a great home. Prone to speaking the unspeakable, honest to the point of insensitivity, Larry is a walking victim of misunderstandings and missed opportunities.

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Season 1 Contents: Porno Gil -- Ted and Mary -- The pants tent -- The bracelet -- Interior decorator -- The wire -- AAMCO -- Beloved aunt -- Affirmative action -- The group. Originally released as an HBO television program. 390 min. DVD 5885

Season 2 Contents: The car salesman -- Thor -- Trick or treat -- The shrimp incident -- The thong -- The acupuncturist -- The doll -- Shaq -- The baptism -- The massage. Originally released as an HBO television program in 2000. 300 min. DVD 5886

Season 3 Cast: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines. Content: Chet's shirt -- The Benadryl brownie -- Club soda and salt -- The Nanny from hell. -- The Terrorist attack -- The Special section -- The Corpse-sniffing dog -- Krazee-eyez killa -- Mary, Joseph & Larry -- The Grand opening. Originally released as an HBO television program. 390 min. DVD 5887

Season 4 Disc 1. Mel's offer -- Ben's birthday party -- The blind date -- The weatherman -- The 5 wood -- Disc 2. The car pool lane -- The surrogate -- Wandering bear -- The survivor -- Opening night. 330 min. DVD 6726

Season 5 Disc 1. The Larry David sandwich -- The bowtie -- The Christ nail -- Kamikaze bingo -- Lewis needs a kidney -- The smoking jacket -- Disc 2. The seder -- The ski lift -- The Korean bookie -- The end.Bonus features: "The history of 'Curb' ... so far" & "The history of 'Curb' ... even further": two exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries detailing the origin, evolution and production of 'Curb,' featuring interviews and casting tapes. Originally broadcast on HBO television during the 2005-2006 season. 315 min. DVD 6727

Season 6 Disc 1 : Episode 1: Meet the Blacks --Episode 2: The anonymous donor -- Episode 3: The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial -- Episode 4: The lefty call -- Episode 5: The freak book -- Episode 6: The rat dog -- Disc 2: Episode 7: The Tivo guy -- Episode 8: The n word -- Episode 9: The therapists -- Episode 10: The Bat Mitzvah -- Special features: On the set: Curb your enthusiasm ; A conversation with Larry David and Susie Essman - recorded live at New York's 92nd Street Y ; Gag reel. 300 min. DVD 9134

Da Ali G Show.

The outrageous television comedy series starring British chameleon Sacha Baron Cohen, who travels across America in the guise of three totally different characters: Ali G, who calls himself a 'hip-hop journalist, Borat, a chatty naive Kazakstan TV personality and Bruno, a flighty Austrian fashion designer. The main attraction of the series is Cohen's satirical interviews with high-profile personalities, none of whom are aware that the whole enterprise is a big joke. Episode 1: Law: Ali G: Police, Richard Thornburgh, Ed Meese ; Borat: Dating ; Bruno: on the catwalk -- Episode 2. War: Ali G: At the U.N. ; Boutros Boutros-Ghali, religion roundtable, General Brent Scowcroft ; Borat: Guide to etiquette -- Episode 3. Politics: Ali G: Newt Gingrich, ice cream glove, Donald Trump, drugs ; Borat: Guide to hobbies ; Bruno: NY fashion week. -- Episode 4. Art: Ali G: Art, James Lipton, media roundtable, Buzz Aldrin ; Borat: Acting ; Bruno: Los Angeles -- Episode 5: Science: Ali G: science roundtable, Ralph Nader, C. Everett Koop, nuclear protestors ; Borat: Minor league baseball. -- Episode 6: Belief: Ali G: Goes to Hollywood, sex roundtable, James Baker, Marlin Fitzwater ; Borat: Guide to the South ; Bruno: Alabama. Special features: Unedited Spyz movie that Ali G pitched in Hollywood; unseen footage of Borat and the Hamptons Horse Show and the American Patriotism Event; audio commentary with Sacha Baron Cohen and series producer/writer Dan Mazer; glossary of Ali G jargon. Originally produced in 2000. 180 min. DVD 2919

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Comedy Central's hit series, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart with episodes from the extremely popular Indecision 2004.

Indecision 2004. Disc 1: Democratic National Convention: The Race From the White House.Comedy Central's hit series, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart with episodes from the extremely popular Indecision 2004. In addition to news reports of the real world with a satirical edge, the Daily Show also has celebrities (and semi-celebrities) on for interviews with the host, Jon Stewart. Convention day 1 (7/27/04): Speeches by Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton ; Rob Corddry ; guest: New Mexico governor Bill Richardson -- Convention day 2 (7/28/04): Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy and Howard Dean address the convention ; Stephen Colbert ; guest: Senator Joe Biden. -- Convention day 3 (7/29/04): Kucinichi! Sharpton! Edwards! ; A film about John Kerry ; a film about Tungsten -- Convention day 4 (7/30/04): Stephen Colbert covers John Kerry's acceptance speech ; Rob Corddry ; Lewis Black catches new stories that fall through the cracks "Back in Black." Host: Jon Stewart; correspondents, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms. Originally broadcast on television in 2004. DVD 4076

Indecision 2004. Disc 2, Republican National Convention: Target New York In addition to news reports of the real world with a satirical edge, the Daily Show also has celebrities (and semi-celebrities) on for interviews with the host, Jon Stewart. Convention day 1 (8/31/04): Speeches by John McCain and Rudy Giuliani ; Stephen Colbert rubs elbows with Republicans, is branded a pervert ; guest: Ted Koppel -- Convention day 2 (9/1/04): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Laura Bush rally ; George W. Buch biopic "Words speak louder than actions;" guest: Dan Bartlett. -- Convention day 3 (9/2/04): Zell Miller explodes ; footage of Dick and Lynne Cheney (edited for younger viewers) ; guest: John McCain -- Convention day 4 (9/3/04): George Gush accepts nomination ; Rob Corddry uncovers what protesters wanted ; guest, Chris Matthews. Host: Jon Stewart ; correspondents, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms. Originally broadcast on television in 2004. DVD 4077

Indecision 2004. Disc 3, Bonus Material In addition to news reports of the real world with a satirical edge, the Daily Show also has celebrities (and semi-celebrities) on for interviews with the host, Jon Stewart. First Presidential debate : the squabble in Coral Gables -- Election night '04: prelude to a recount -- Daily Show rock! presents "midterm elections," an educational musical animated short -- John Edwards announcement (presidential candidacy) -- Stephen Colbert: Interviews I could get [with] Rev. Al Sharpton, Senator Bob Graham, Don King ; Minority retort -- Rob Corddry: Democratic debate in NY; Democratic debate in Detroit; The secretaries' tour -- Ed Helms: Original introduction ; principle spinner -- Samantha Bee: Block the vote ; So you want to bee ... a 527 organization? -- the National anthem performed by Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms -- Continental skiff boat oarsmen for veracity -- Steve Carell: trail and tribulations -- Bob Wiltfong: Sticker shock. Host: Jon Stewart ; correspondents, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms. Originally broadcast on television in 2004. DVD 4078

The Day Today. Part One

Cast: Christopher Morris, Steve Coogan, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider, Michael Alexander. The first three episodes from a television satire of British news programmes. It parodies the 'hard-hitting' style of journalism, as well as mocking sports journalism, weather reports,American news programmes, business reports, soa poperas and many other targets. This segment contains footage of a helicopter being flown at small children,an American Elvis impersonator, a gangsta rapper, the constitutional crisis that followed John Major's fightwith the Queen and an interview with a swimming poolattendant. c1995. 86 min. PAL format Video/C 9853

The Day Today. Part Two

Cast: Christopher Morris, Steve Coogan, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider, Michael Alexander. The first three episodes from a television satire of British news programmes. It parodies the 'hard-hitting' style of journalism, as well as mocking sports journalism, weather reports,American news programmes, business reports, soap operas and many other targets. This segment contains footage of exploding dogs,police eating suspects, homeless people, clips from asoap opera and a world cup machine that explains theprogress of the game. c1995. 86 min. PAL format Video/C 9854

Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 1

Show 1. A. J. Jamal, Simply Marvalous, Pierre, D. L. Hughley -- Show 2. Ricky Harris, J. Anthony Brown, Adele Givens, Reggie McFadden -- Show 3. Bill Bellamy, Laura Hayes, Gi George, Ted Carpenter. Three full length shows from the Black Entertainment cable network's comedy series Comicview. 80 min. DVD 1052

Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 2

Show 1. Martin Lawrence (host), Chris Tucker, Kevin Anthony, Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones, Bernie Mac -- Show 2. Chris Rock (host), Ronnie Long, Dominique, Rudy Rush -- Show 3. Cedric the Entertainer (host), George Willborn, Sonya D., Mike Bonner. Three full length shows from the Black Entertainment cable network's comedy series Comicview. 80 min. DVD 1059

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews.

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The Night the Roof Fell In: Rob and Laura each tells their side of an argument to friends when Rob doesn't come home after a marital dispute. The versions are vastly different. Never Name a Duck: Two orphan ducklings come to live at the Petrie house. When one gets sick Rob and Laura teach Richie lessons on love and responsibility. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8224

Hustling the Hustler: Will Buddy's younger brother, Blacky, sucker Rob out of $300 bucks during a friendly game of pool before he leaves town? Bank Book 6565696: Rob discovers Laura has a secret bank account. What could she possibly be doing with this extra cash? He decides she must be saving up to buy him a birthday present. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8223

Give Me Your Walls: Rob ruins the living room wall and then hires an eccentric painter to undo the damage. Man's Teeth Are His Own: Rob visits a new dentist when his dentist friend Jerry is out of town and then tries to hide the offending dental work from him.. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8225

Never Name a Duck -- Bank Book 6565696 -- Hustling the Hustler -- The Night the Roof Fell In -- A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own -- Give Me Your Walls. Videocassette release of six episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 156 min. Video/C 8226

The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Time Comedy. Discs 9-10)

Disc 9. Side A. Dick Van Dyke show (30 min. each episode): Hustling the hustler; Bank book; Night the roof fell in; Never name a duck; Show me your walls. Cast: Dick Van Dyke: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews. Little Rascals: Joe Cobb, Allen Hoskins, Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman. Dick Van Dyke show: Created by Carl Reiner, shows the misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home. The show expertly blended slapstick with sophistication, influencing the caliber of TV comedy programs for decades. DVD 2859

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Diff'rent Strokes: The Complete First Season.

Complete first season of the television sit-com Diff'rent Strokes. The story centers around two African-American kids from Harlem who are adopted by a wealthy white widower living on Park Avenue with his precocious teenage daughter, and their no-nonsense housekeeper.

Contents: 1. Movin' in -- 2. The social worker -- 3. Mother's last visit -- 4. Prep school -- 5. The spanking -- 6. Goodbye Dolly -- 7. The trial -- 8. Retrospective (pt. 1).Originally broadcast on television in 1978. 196 min. DVD 2961

Disc 2 Contents: 9. Retrospective (pt. 2) -- 10. The fight -- 11. The club meeting -- 12. The woman -- 13. No time for Arnold -- 14. The relative -- 15. The tutor -- 16. The new landlord -- 17. Willis's privacy. DVD 2962

Disc 3 Contents: 18. Mrs. Garrett's crisis -- 19. The job -- 20. The trip (pt. 1) -- 21. The trip (pt. 2) -- 22. Getting involved -- 23. Willis's birthday -- 24. The girls' school. DVD 2963

Ellen. The Complete Season One

Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis, Maggie Wheeler, Holly Fulger, Arye Green, Alice Hirson, Steven Gilborn. A television comedy series centering around the life of Ellen Morgan, a 30-something, neurotic bookstore employee. She tries to get by in life dealing with her various friends whom include the outgoing redhead Paige, the insecure photographer Adam, her unsure-of-himself cousin Spence, the coffee shop guy Joe Farrell, and the critical and obnoxious Audrey. Most challenging of all, Ellen also has to contend being around her annoying and overbearing parents Lois and Harold. Originally broadcast on television during the 1994-1995 season. 310 min. DVD 3005

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Ellen. The Complete Season Four

Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis, Jeremy Piven. DeGeneres plays a thirty-something neurotic Los Angeles bookstore owner who manages to get through her daily follies with the help of her loyal friends. While confronting contemporary social issues, Ellen serves up laughs and offbeat goofiness. Season four includes the famous two-part episode in which Ellen comes out (The Puppy Episode). Vol. 1: Give me equity or give me death ; A deer head for Joe ; Splitsville, man ; The parent trap ; Looking out for number one ; The bubble gum incident ; Harold and Ellen ; Not so great expectations ; The pregnancy test -- v. 2: Kiss my bum ; Bowl, baby, bowl ; Fleas navidad ; Alone again...naturally ; Joe's kept secret ; Makin' whoopie ; Ellen unplugged ; Ellen's deaf comedy jam -- v. 3: Hello, Dalai ; Secrets & Ellen ; Reversal of misfortune ; The clip show patient ; The puppy episode (part 1) ; The puppy episode (Part 2) ; Hello muddah, hello faddah ; Moving on. Originally broadcast on television during the 1996-1997 season. DVD 6645

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The Real Ellen Story

Examines the controversial television Sitcom "Ellen" in which a major character reveals that she is a lesbian. Includes interviews with actors and ABC/Disney executives. 1998. 52 min. Video/C 5885

Ernie Kovacs. The Best of Ernie Kovacs.

A revealing, sympathetic close-up of one of America's greatest comedians, this definitive anthology is loaded with classic Kovacs bits from the Ernie Kovacs show. Television was Kovacs' electronic playground, where he experimented with effects and ideas that could not be carried out on any other medium. His legacy lives on, inspiring many comics and TV practitioners of the present day. Television was Kovacs' electronic playground, where he experimented with effects and ideas that could not be carried out on any other medium. Cast: Ernie Kovacs, Jolene Brand, Bobby Lauher, Joe Mikolas, Maggi Brown, Frances McHale, Bob Warren.

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Disc 1 Cast: Ernie Kovacs, Jolene Brand, Bobby Lauher, Joe Mikolas, Maggi Brown, Frances McHale, Bob Warren. Ernie Kovacs monologue -- 1812 Overture (also on vhs Video/C 6570) -- Various shorts -- Western parody -- Nairobi duo in space -- Musical office -- Oscilloscope sketches -- Wolfgang Sauerbraten (also on vhs Video/C 6570) -- Dinner symphony -- Whom dunnit? (also on vhs Video/C 6570)-- Kitchen symphony (also on vhs Video/C 6570) -- Percy Dovetonsils -- Wagon train -- Kovacs on music -- Hospital sketch -- Swan Lake of gorillas -- Musical spaghetti -- Nairobi trio -- Street scene -- Ah! Sweet mystery of life -- Stork Club -- Matzoh Hepplewhite -- Albert Grindley -- Talking flies -- Hot date -- Die Valkerie -- Great Submergo -- Jack Lemmon intro -- Oscilloscope sketches -- Ballerina -- Monster pool -- Clutching hand -- Trashy books. 185 min. DVD 7290

The Best of Ernie Kovacs. Disc 2 Eugene -- Silent western (also on vhs Video/C 6570)-- Eugene reads -- Pinball -- Eugene's lunch box -- Dutch masters -- Miklos Molnar -- Auntie Gruesome -- Matzoh Hepplewhite -- Figaro -- Percy Dovetonsils -- Roger Simess -- Ernie at the peep-show -- Dr. Rentzler Ewing -- Oscilloscope routines -- Turkish bath -- Ernie at the piano -- Percy on Easter -- Ernie's monologue -- Radio & pie in the face -- Mr. Question man -- Hepplewhite's magic show -- Ernie's final monologue -- Nairobi trio -- Mississippi mud -- Percy's ode to Stanley's cat -- I can't give you anything but love -- Ernie's last show -- Edie's Marilyn Monroe -- Take a good look clues -- The Trenton years. 175 min. DVD 7290

The Best of Ernie Kovacs. Vol. 1 Features: The "crazy" 1812 Overture; a parody of 1950's TV Westerns; the Musical Office; the Kitchen Symphony; the woman-in-a-tub skits; Percy Dovetonsils reads a poem called "Leslie the mean animal trainer;" Wolfgang Sauerbraten selling Pffft spritzer; the bow & arrow blackouts; the "Whom Dunnit" game show. 60 min. Video/C 6570

Fawlty Towers: The Complete Collection.

Cast: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth.[v. 1.] A touch of class ; The builders ; The wedding party ; Hotel inspectors -- [v. 2.] Gourmet night ; The Germans ; Communication problems ; The psychiatrist -- [v. 3.] Waldorf salad ; The kipper and the corpse ; The anniversary ; Basil the rat. Special features: New and archival talent interviews; director's commentary; who's who guide to the stars of Fawlty Towers; a visit to Torquay: home of Fawlty Towers ; guest ledger of the series' cameo appearances. In this comedy series produced for British television, Basil Fawlty is the sharp-tongued, short-fused owner of Fawlty Towers, a hotel plagued by crisis, chaos and bizarre characters. Contains all 12 episodes of the series.Originally broadcast by BBC in 1975 and 1979. 500 min. DVD 5048

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Apter, Michael J. "Fawlty Towers: A Reversal Theory Analysis of a Popular Television Comedy Series." Journal of Popular Culture, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 128-138, Winter 1982.

Jagendorf, Zvi. "Fawlty's Cloud-Capped Towers: The Tempest and the Comedy of Post-Imperial Depression." JTD: Journal of Theatre and Drama, vol. 5-6, pp. 59-79, 1999.

Short, Mick. "From Dramatic Text to Dramatic Performance." In: Exploring the language of drama : from text to context / edited by Jonathan Culpeper, Mick Short, and Peter Verdonk. London ; New York : Routledge, 1998. (Main Stack PR627.E9 1998)

Flip Wilson Show

Five episodes from the television series. Among the segments, Flip is joined by Bill Cosby in "Marvin and Howard," night nurse Gina Lollobrigida and Geraldine Jones are here too along with Big Bird who dances his way through a song with Flip. Also included are Reverend LeRoy, David Frost interviewing Geraldine, Bobby Darin and Flip in a fathering class taught by Tim Conway, Geraldine singing with Ray Charles, Redd Foxx as a heckler, and much more. Contents: Show 1. The first show ; Big Bird ; What's happenin' now? ; David Frost with Geraldine -- Show 2. Born losers ; The night nurse ; Duet with Gina Lollobrigida -- V. 2. Show 1. Rent a friend ; Ray Charles & Geraldine ; George Wyle helps with a duet -- Show 2. Men of the world ; The heckler & the comic ; Expectant fathers -- Special episode. George Wyle's introduction ; The horse sketch ; The Osmond Brothers ; The drive in. Flip Wilson with guest stars Bill Cosby, Gina Lollobrigida, Big Bird, David Frost, Ray Charles, Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams, Tim Conway, Redd Foxx, Bobby Darin, Lucille Ball, the Osmonds. Episodes originally broadcast Sept. 17, 1970-Jan. 13, 1972. 115 min. DVD 5346

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Frasier: The Complete First Season, 1993-1994.

Cast: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin, John Mahoney, Dan Butler.

Eminent psychiatrist Frasier Crane leaves Boston tostart life afresh in Seattle and finds himself on theradio airwaves as the host of his own call-in adviceshow. When he's not dealing with problems of histroubled listeners, he's embroiled in skirmishes athome. Contains the entire 24 original episodes fromthe first season.

Disc 1. Good son (pilot)--Space quest--Dinner at eight--I hate Frasier Crane--Here's looking at you--Crucible-- Disc 2. Call me irresponsible--Beloved infidel--Selling out--Oops--Death becomes him--Miracle on Third or Fourth Street -- Disc 3. Guess who'scoming to breakfast?--Can't buy me love--You can'ttell a crook by his cover--Show where Lilith comesback--Midwinter Night's dream--And the whimper is --Disc 4. Give him the chair--Fortysomething--Travelswith Martin--Author, author--Frasier Crane's day off--My coffee with Niles. ca. 544 min. DVD 2024

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Cast: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana M. Ali, Joseph Marcell. In this television sit-com the Banks family, a respectable Californian family, take in a relative - Will Smith, a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia. The idea is to make him responsible and mature, but Will has other plans... Contents: The fresh prince project -- Bang the drum, Ashley -- Clubba hubba -- Not with my pig, you don't -- Homeboy, sweet homeboy -- Mistaken identity -- Def poet's society -- Someday your prince will be in effect -- Kiss my butler -- Courting disaster -- Talking turkey -- Knowledge is power -- Day damn one -- Deck the halls -- Lucky charm -- The ethnic tip -- The young and the restless -- It had to be you -- Nice lady -- Love at first fight -- Banks shot -- 72 hours -- Just infatuation -- Working it out. Originally produced in 1990. 588 min. DVD 8060

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Friends (The Best of Friends)

Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer. A television sit-com about six young people on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, who find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the antidote to the pressures of life. Episodes from a television program originally produced between 1994 and 1998.

Pilot -- The one with two parts (both parts) -- The one with all the poker -- The one where Ross finds out -- The one with the prom video. 151 min. Video/C 8586

The one where no one's ready -- The one with the embryos -- The one with Ross's wedding (both parts) -- The one with all the Thanksgivings -- The one where everybody finds out. 151 min. Video/C 8587

The one where no one's ready -- The one with the embryos -- The one with Ross's wedding (both parts) -- The one with all the Thanksgivings -- The one where everybody finds out. 151 min. Video/C 8588

The one with Chandler in a box -- The one-hundredth -- The one with all the resolutions -- The one where Ross got high -- The one with the proposal (parts 1 and 2). 151 min. Video/C 8589

Freaks & Geeks

A television show about two very unique cliches of teenagers dealing with life in an American high school during the 1980's. The show covers everything that you remember from high school that you may have chosen to forget. Contents: Disc 1. Pilot episode -- Beers and weirs -- Tricks and treats. -- Disc 2. Kim Kelly is my friend -- Tests and breasts -- I'm with the band. -- Disc 3. Carded and discarded -- Girlfriends and boyfriends -- We've got spirit. -- Disc 4. The diary -- Looks and books -- Garage door. -- Disc 5. Chokin' and tokin' -- Dead dogs and gym teachers -- Noshing and moshing.-- Disc 6. Smooching and mooching -- Little things -- Discos & dragons. Originally broadcast on NBC from 1999 to 2000. DVD 2680

Full House. The Complete Seventh Season

Cast: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron. The seventh season of a television series about single dad Danny Tanner, a sports broadcaster later morning talk show host, and his three little girls Michelle, Donna Jo, and Stephanie. In this season Michelle enters a soapbox derby. D.J. aces the SATs and Stephanie starts a new school and makes a surprising new friend. Meanwhile Danny gets an offer on the Tanner house at double its value. Disc 1: It was a dark and stormy night ; The apartment ; Wrong-way Tanner ; Tough love ; Fast friends ; Smash Club: the next generation -- Disc 2: High anxiety ; Another opening, another no show ; The day of the rhino ; The prying game ; The bicycle thief ; Support your local parents -- Disc 3: The perfect couple ; Is it true about Stephanie? ; The test ; Joey's funny Valentine ; The last dance ; Kissing cousins -- Disc 4: Love on the rocks ; Michelle a la cart ; A date with fate ; Too Little Richard too late ; A house divided. Originally broadcast on television during the 1993-1994 season. 572 min. DVD 8597

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Goodness Gracious Me(BBC Television, 1998-2000)

Produced by Anil Gupta; directed by Nick Wood. Cast: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia. A British television comedy series presenting a satirical exploration of racial stereotypes in Britain, as seen from an Indian point-of-view. With a stunning stream of sketches and songs presents series 1, 2, and 3 plus the special "Back where they came from." Originally presented on BBC television between 1998 and 2000. 580 min. DVD 3793 (series 1 also on VHS Video/C 8527)

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The Goldbergs (Sitcoms of the Early 1950's)

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

Goodness Gracious Me(BBC Television, 1998-2000)

Produced by Anil Gupta; directed by Nick Wood. Cast: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia. A British television comedy series presenting a satirical exploration of racial stereotypes in Britain, as seen from an Indian point-of-view. With a stunning stream of sketches and songs presents series 1, 2, and 3 plus the special "Back where they came from." Originally presented on BBC television between 1998 and 2000. 580 min. DVD 3793 (series 1 also on VHS Video/C 8527)

Heaven for Betsy (Sitcoms of the Early 1950's)

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

Hogan's Heroes.

Cast: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary, Richard Dawson, Ivan Dixon, Larry Hovis.

The informer: In this original pilot episode of the comic television series about American prisoners of war, a German spy witnesses Hogan's underground operation and can't believe his eyes. Not it's up to the heroes to make sure no one believes his story! (the original pilot, airdate Sept. 17, 1965)Kommandant of the year: The heroes must create a diversion before they can sabotage a German rocket-bomb stashed inside the camp. Thanks to the vanity of the camps Kommandant and a phony award ceremony -- the mission is a booming success! (airdate, Oct. 1, 1965).50 min. Video/C 8765

The Great impersonation: When three of Hogan's heroes are captured by a German patrol, he must convince Sargeant Shultz to masquerade as a hard-headed Kommandant Klink and free some of his captured men. (airdate, February 4, 1966)It takes a thief-- sometimes: Hogan learns a band of underground sabateurs operating near Stalag 13 are actually an undercover Gestapo team. The heroes intervene to make sure the Germans' plans backfire with explosive results. (airdate, January 28, 1966). 50 min. Video/C 8766

Hogan go home: Hogan is ordered to return to the States for a hero's welcome. At first, he is overjoyed, but soon he has a change of heart but unfortunately it may be too late, for his replacement is already on the way. (airdate, January 13, 1968) Will the real Adolf please stand up? (airdate, December 2, 1966). Carter's imitation of Hitler comes in handy when the heroes need to smuggle top-secret photos of German fortification plans to the Allies. But the scheme nearly backfires when Carter gets carried away with his performance!. 50 min. Video/C 8767

Honeymooners: Little Man Who Wasn't There. Goodnight Sweet Prince.

In Little man who wasn't there Ralph's nerves make him turn to the company psychiatrist for help--the diagnosis: Norton is driving him crazy so to save his sanity, Ralph decides to cut Norton out of his life. In Goodnight sweet prince Ralph has to begin working the night shift and has trouble adjusting his sleeping habits so Alice and Norton scheme to make him sleep during the day. 55 min. Video/C 4033

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The Honeymooners Lost Episodes. 1

Contents: Letter to the boss (11/14/53) -- Suspense (1/24/53) -- Dinner guest (5/2/53) -- Ralph Kramden's greatest schemes (bonus episode).

Letter to the boss: Ralph, believing he has been fired, writes a nasty letter to the boss, but then finds out he has been promoted and with Northon's help, attempts to head off the letter, before his boss reads it. Suspense: Ralph overhears Alice rehearsing for a play and jumps to the conclusion that she is plotting to murder him. Dinner guest: In an attempt to gain the favor of his boss, Ralph and Alice invite him and his wife over for dinner. Ralph Kramden's greatest schemes: A parade of the wildest plots, plans and harebrained scenarios ever conconcted by Brooklyn's favorite bus driver. 1953-55. 120 min. DVD 991

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The Honeymooners Lost Episodes. 2

Contents: Songs and witty sayings (5/14/55) -- Norton moves in (4/18/53) -- Income tax (3/7/53).

Songs and witty sayings: Ralph's new scheme to earn money leads him and Norton to enter an amateur contest. Then Alice and Trixie also enter the contest over their husbands' objections. Norton moves in: The Nortons are having their apartment painted and move in with Ralph and Alice. Income tax: Ralph has some money to spend and he must decide among paying his income taxes, donating to a church charity, or buying a new bowling ball. 1953-55. 120 min. DVD 992

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Honeymooners: My Fair Landlord. Income Tax

In My fair landlord Ralph sees an investment opportunity when he decides to buy a house with Norton as the tenant. After signing a 99 year lease, Norton realizes that he is not living in Shagri-La and tries to break his lease. In Income Tax Ralph is torn among several urges. He has some money to spend and he must decide among paying his income taxes, donating to the church charity, or buying a new bowling ball. 60 min. Video/C 4034

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Honeymooners: Better Living Through TV; Mind Your Own Business

Better living through TV: Ralph and Norton go on TV to sell the Handy Housewife Helper. Mind your own business: Because he follows Ralph's advice, Norton loses his job, but he seems to be doing so well as a steam iron salesman that Ralph wants in on the action. Two episodes of the honeymooners, originally broadcast Nov. 12, 1955, and May 26, 1956. ca. 50 min. Video/C 6610

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I Love Lucy. See Also: Lucille Ball Show (Lucy Show)

[The Best of] I Love Lucy 1

A collection of "five of the ten most popular" I love Lucy episodes. Lucy does a TV commercial: Lucy gets intoxicated selling Vitameatavegamin. Lucy's Italian movie: Lucy soaks up local color and winds up in a wine vat. Lucy does the tango: Lucy hides several eggs in her shirt while rehearsing with Ricky. The Freezer: Lucy almost freezes to death. Harpo Marx: Lucy mirrors the crazy antics of Harpo. 126 min. Video/C 9200

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[The Best of] I Love Lucy 2

A collection of "five of the ten most popular" I love Lucy episodes. Job switching: Lucy stuffs herself with chocolate while on the job in a candy factory. L.A. at last: Lucy lights her nose on fire. Lucy is enceinte: Lucy tries to tell Ricky that they're expecting a baby. The ballet: Lucy tries to be graceful while learning ballet. Ethel's home town: Lucy, Ricky and Fred try to upstage Ethel. 124 min. Video/C 9201

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I Love Lucy: Job Switching. Fashion Show.

In Job Switching Ricky and Fred become house husbands while Lucy and Ethyl get jobs in a candy factory with hilareous results. In Fashion Show Lucy talks her way into modeling at a celebrity fashion show, thinking she'll keep the duds. 51 min. Video/C 4031

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I Love Lucy: Lucy Does a TV Commercial. Lucy's Italian Movie.

In Lucy does a TV commercial Lucy connives her way into doing a TV commercial for an alcoholic health tonic. The tongue-twisting name gets her into trouble and sampling the elixer during multiple takes doesn't help. In Lucy's Italian movie Lucy, while traveling in Italy, is offered a part in a movie. Thinking the movie is about wine-making, she sets off for a vinyard to do some research for the role, and quickly finds herself in a vat of trouble. 51 min. Video/C 4032

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Season One. Vol. 1 (1951)

Presents the original, rarely-seen pilot and the first three episodes of one of television's most successful sit-coms. I love lucy pilot: Lucy tries to get into the act when Ricky's band auditions for TV. The girls want to go to a nightclub: Fred and Ricky want to see a prize fight, but Lucy and Ethel have something else in mind. Be a pal: Lucy tries to rekindle the romance in her marriage. The diet: Lucy starves and steams her way into a size 12 dress. 106 min. DVD 1350

Season One. Vol. 2 (1951)

Lucy thinks Ricky is trying to murder her: A misunderstood conversation overheard by Lucy makes her suspicious of her husband. The Quiz show: To win $1, 000 Lucy pretends to have been married to someone else. The audition: Lucy clowns it up as Buffo the Clown. The seance: Lucy and Ethel become interested in the supernatural. 106 min. DVD 1351

Season One. Vol. 3 (1951)

Men are messy: Ricky throws his clothes everywhere and Lucy sets out to prove that men are untidy. The fur coat: Lucy thinks Ricky has given her the ultimate gift. Lucy is jealous of girl singer: Lucy disrupts a chorus line. Drafted: Lucy and Ethel are convinced their husbands are headed for the armed services. 106 min. DVD 1352

Season One. Vol. 4 (1951)

Adagio: Lucy gets a dancing lesson from Fred. Benefit: Lucy and Ricky perform a classic vaudeville routine. Amateur hour: Lucy gets more than she bargained for while babysitting. Lucy plays cupid: Match-making backfires for Lucy. 104 min. DVD 1353

I Married Joan. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.

I married Joan: In this comedy Joan yearns to become an actress, but when she tries to do a television commercial she discovers acting is far from the glamorous profession she expected. Includes commercials for General Electric refrigerators. Burns and Allen show: In this episode "The Swami", Gracie thinks she must divorce George when a fortune teller says she will have a second husband. So George, aided by his friends, uses a swami outfit to straighten Gracie out. Includes milk commercials. 60 min. Video/C 4027.

I Married Joan. (Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Joan Davis, Jim Backus. Two "I married Joan" episodes back to back featuring the slightly wacky merry adventures of Joan Davis and Jim Backus starring as Judge and Joan Bradly Stevens. Getting in and out of trouble in this fast-paced half hour was Joan Davis' trademark. 30 min. Video/C 6758

I Remember Mama(Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Peggy Wood, Judson Laire, Dick Van Patten, Rosemary Rice, Robin Morgan. One of the earliest TV family comedies, this half hour told the story of a Norwegian-American family and their experiences in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. 30 min. Video/C 6756

In Living Color.

Cast: Keenen Ivory Wayans, James Carrey, Kelly Coffield, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, T'Keyah "Crystal" Keymah, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Jamie Foxx, Shawn Wayans.

Season One. Pilot -- The wrath of Farrakhan -- Lean on me beautiful-- Transitions -- A date with Grace Jones -- Jheri'skids -- Don King - the early years -- Endangeredspecies -- Introducing ... Homey D. Clown -- VeraDimilo -- Anton in The People's Court -- Conspiracy -- Homey D. Clown returns. Presents the first season of the show that bridged thegap between black and white audiences by at onceexploiting stereotypes and then proving how ridiculousthey could be, without being politically correct orpreachy, and never without the aid of top-notch humor. The writing was spectacular, each of theperformers were incredibly talented, and the chemistrybetween them showed. Notes: Originally aired on television during the 1990-1991season. Special features: Commentaries on select episodes;"Looking back 'In living color: the first season'"featurette; "In living color: the first season"featurette; "Back in step with the Fly Girls" featurette; HBO Comedy Festival 2001. 299 min. DVD 2435

Season two of the TV show that bridged the gap between black and white audiences by at once exploiting stereotypes and then proving how ridiculous they can be. Season two continues to feature short, humorous skits, rap music and dance segments. Contains several stock characters and scenarios, such as Fire Marshall Bill, which recur in various episodes and continue to cross every possible line with their ethnic humor. Originally produced in 1991-1992. DVD 4616

The third season of the popular African-American sketch comedy television show that first introduced the Wayans family and Jim Carrey to the masses. With its in-your-face look at celebrities and pop culture, this season the Fly Girls return with a sexy newcomer named Jennifer Lopez. Originally produced in 1991 and 1992. DVD 4617

The fourth season of the popular African-American sketch comedy television show that first introduced the Wayans family and Jim Carrey to the masses. No celebrity was too sacred and no current event was too controversial for this Emmy-winning hit show that pushed the boundaries of sketch comedy with hilarious results. Cast: Keenen Ivory Wayans, James Carrey, Kelly Coffield, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Jamie Foxx. Originally produced in 1992 and 1993. DVD 4618

Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny & Bogart

Performers: Jack Benny, Humphrey Bogart, Sara Berner, Benny Rubin. Humphrey Bogart made his first live television appearance on this Jack Benny program, whichfeatures a comedy sketch of police detective Bennygrilling 'baby-face' Bogart. Videocassette release of a television program originallyproduced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 29 min. Video/C 9357

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Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny & Liberace

Performers: Jack Benny, Liberace, Shirley Mitchell, Rex Evans. Pianist Liberace visits the Jack Benny show. Violin maestro Jack pushes Liberace to perform,resulting in a hilarious duet, one of the funniestmoments in television. Videocassette release of a television program originallyproduced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 29 min. Video/C 9358

Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny & Friends

Performers: Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Elke Sommer, Walt Disney, The Beach Boys, Naomi Stevens, Bill Baldwin, Lee Patterson. Jack Benny's one hour special, with guests Bob Hope, Elke Summer, and Walt Disney. With help from the Beach Boys, surfers Jack and Bob Hope search for the perfect wave, plus a wacky send-up of Mary Poppins -- Italian style. Videocassette release of a television program originally produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 55 min. Video/C 9359

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Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny New Year

Performers: Jack Benny, Eddie Anderson, Shirley Mitchell, Benny Rubin, Jill Jackson, Sammy Weiss, Wayne Songer, Frank Remley. Jack is all decked out for a night on the town on New Year's Eve when his date stands him up. But loyal pal Rochester won't let Jack down on this poignant New Year's show. Videocassette release of a television program originally produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 27 min. Video/C 9356

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Jack Benny Show: Benny, Burns & Bing

Performers: Jack Benny, George Burns, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Eddie Anderson. Pianist Liberace visits the Jack Benny show. Jack connives to get his pals George Burns and Bing Crosby to be guests on his show -- at a reduced rate of course. Rochester is also on hand with a special appearance by Bob Hope. Videocassette release of a television program originally produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 24 min. Video/C 9360

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Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny & Bob Hope

Performers: Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Eddie Anderson, Don Wilson, Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin. In this rare, thought to have been lost kinescope, Jack and special guest Bob Hope set out on "The Road to Nairobi," only to be captured by cannibals! Also includes brief appearances by Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Videocassette release of a television program originally produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 26 min. Video/C 9361

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Jack Benny Show: Jack Benny & Jayne Mansfield

Performers: Jack Benny, Jayne Mansfield, Eddie Anderson, Mel Blanc, Muriel Landers, the Sportsmen Quartet.Jack will do anything to get a big star to appear on his program, as sexy Jayne Mansfield finds out! Also appearing on the show is Mel Blanc, "Man of a thousand voices." Videocassette release of a television program originally produced by CBS Television in the 1950's. 28 min. Video/C 9362

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Jack Benny Show.(Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Eddie Anderson, Don Wilson. The format for this show was well honed after two decades on radio. The transition to television was easy with Jack's personality well established including his stinginess, his vanity about his age, his ancient "Maxwell" automobile and his lousy violin playing. 30 min. Video/C 6758

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The Jeffersons: The Complete First Season.

Cast: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Zara Cully, Berlinda Tolbert, Mike Evans, Paul Benedict. Disc 1: A friend in need -- Louise feels useless -- George's family tree -- Lionel, the playboy -- Mr. Piano man -- George's skelton -- Lionel cries uncle -- Mother Jefferson's boyfriend. -- Disc 2. Meet the press -- Rich man's disease -- Former neighbors -- Like father, like son -- Jenny's low.

The complete first season of the 1970s situation comedy The Jefferson's. These programs highlight George Jefferson, successful, but bigoted and snobbish, African-American businessman. George's dry cleaning business takes off and he moves his family into a fancy high-rise apartment on the East Side of Manhattan. Originally produced as episodes of the television program The Jeffersons in 1975. DVD 1470

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Kitchen Confidential(TV, 2005)

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Nicholas Brendon, John Francis Daley, Jaime King, Bonnie Somerville, Owain Yeoman. Contains all episodes of the television series in which a New York City chef, who is also a novelist, recounts his experiences in the restaurant business, and exposes abuses of power, sexual promiscuity, drug use, and other secrets of life behind kitchen doors. 325 min. DVD 7822

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The Kumars at no. 42 (BBC Television, 2001)

Written by Richard Pinto, Sharat Sardana, Sanjeev Bhaskar; directed by Lissa Evans. Cast: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vincent Ebrahim, Indira Joshi, Meera Syal. In this British television sit-com the Kumars, a fictional immigrant family, have bulldozed their back garden to build a studio for their spoilt son Sanjeev, who fancies himself a celebrity chat show host. Each week, celebrity guests partake in the unique Kumar experience: a thorough interrogation by the entire family. 70 min. Video/C 8527

Leave It to Beaver: The Complete First Season

Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers, Ken Osmond, Frank Bank, Richard Deacon, Rusty Stevens. Join the Cleavers, America's quintessential TV family. Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver can't seem to avoid trouble, and his older brother Wally and his pal Eddie Haskell, aren't any help. Originally broadcast on television during the 1957-1958 season.

Disc 1: Beaver gets "spelled" -- Captain jack -- The black eye -- The haircut -- New neighbors -- Brotherly love -- Water, anyone? -- Beaver's crush -- The clubhouse -- Wally's girl trouble -- Beaver's short pants -- The perfume salesmen -- Voodoo magic -- Part-time genius. 364 min. DVD 5189

Disc 2: Party invitation -- Lumpy Rutherford -- The paper route -- Child care -- The bank account -- Lonesome beaver -- Cleaning up beaver -- The perfect father -- Beaver and poncho -- The state vs. beaver -- The broken window -- Train trip -- My brother's girl -- Next-door Indians. 364 min. DVD 5190

Disc 3: Tenting tonight -- Music lesson -- New doctor -- Beaver's old friend -- Wally's job -- Beaver's bad day -- Boarding school -- Beaver and Henry -- Beaver runs away -- Beaver's guest -- Cat out of the bag. 364 min. DVD 5191

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Denis, Christopher Favorite families of TV Secaucus, N.J. : Carol Pub. Group, c1992. (MOFF: PN1992.8.F33 D46 1992)

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Life of Riley (Sitcoms of the Early 1950's)

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

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Life with Elizabeth (TV Favorites Magapack. Discs 4)

Tells the story of married couple Elizabeth (Betty White) and Alvin (Del Moore). Each episode consisted of three vignettes; three different plots. Leisurely paced, the comic conflicts often grew out of husband Alvin's disapproval of Elizabeth's logic. Disc 4 : Side B. 1952-1955, 6 episodes, 30 min each. DVD 2860

Little Britain

Cast: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Steve Furst, Paul Putner, Stephen Aintree, Charubala Chokshi, Joann Condon, Evie Garratt, Sally Hawkins, Siobhan Hayes, Lorraine Hilton, Ruth Jones, Habib Nasib Nader, Karen Seacombe, Tony Tang. The complete series of the British television sensation. Take a journey around Little Britain, a small and surreal parallel universe peopled by over-the-top eccentrics, lunatics and social misfits. Its the breathtaking debris of modern society. Meet Vicky Pollard, the gloriously incoherent trailer trash teenager. Emily Howard, the world's least convincing transvestite. Then there's Andy, sitting all day in his wheelchair painstakingly looked after by Lou, who has no idea his friend can walk and many more. Originally broadcast on BBC television between 2003 and 2006. 745 min. DVD 8863

Little Rascals (TV Time Comedy. Discs 10)

Disc 10. Side A. Hal Roach's [Little]