A tribute to Pearl Bailey... laughs, songs and fond memories.  

Duplicate of 5027.          

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                   

Story about a madcap family attempting to make a good impression on their daughter's straight-laced prospective in-laws.                        

Series of semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                             

Richard Pryor live in concert from Long Beach, California.             

In 1979, just a few years after HBO came on the air, it took a chance on a young comedian, giving him his first TV Special. That was Billy Crystal.

Slipping out of his "Soap" role Billy demonstrates his talents for improvisation and bittersweet comedy sketches, among the more incredible his 9 minute brilliant  "Fifteen Rounds" routine on the  18 year career of Muhammad Ali, in and out of the ring. Billy Crystal takes on the voices of both Ali and Howard Cosell. 

At the conclusion of his routine Billy is surprised by Muhammad himself who trades quips with Crystal for an additional five minutes. They reverse roles, Muhammad impersonating Howard Cosell and Billy impersonating Muhammad Ali.                         

Rich Little plays all the parts in his version of the Charles Dickens classic.             

1975- 

A long-running freewheeling comedy/variety show introducing many of today's top show business stars.
It replaced reruns of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
George Carlin served as the show's first guest host. Except for a five-year absence from 1980-1985, Lorne Michaels has served as the show's producer since its debut in 1975.

Regulars include Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner, and John Belushi.  



                                                                          

Highlights of various Dean Martin Roasts are presented. They include Johnny Carson (1975), Muhammad Ali (1976), Bob Hope, (1975), Jackie Gleason (1976), Jack Benny (1974), Michael Landon (1977), Lucille Ball (1977), and Dean Martin (1978). Roasters include John Wayne, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Jack Benny, Freddie Prinze, Totie Fields, Jonathan Winters, and Dom DeLuise.         

1975- 

A long-running freewheeling comedy/variety show introducing many of today's top show business stars.
It replaced reruns of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
George Carlin served as the show's first guest host. Except for a five-year absence from 1980-1985, Lorne Michaels has served as the show's producer since its debut in 1975.

Regulars include Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner, and John Belushi.  



                                                             

April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982  (ABC)

Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights.
Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. When ABC News Nightline was expanded to five nights a week, "Fridays"  was dropped from the schedule. 
                                      

April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982  (ABC)

Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights.
Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. 
                                      

April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982  (ABC)

Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights.
Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. 
                                                   

1975- 

A long-running freewheeling comedy/variety show introducing many of today's top show business stars.
It replaced reruns of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
George Carlin served as the show's first guest host. Except for a five-year absence from 1980-1985, Lorne Michaels has served as the show's producer since its debut in 1975.

Regulars include Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner, and John Belushi.  

Portion only. 



                                                                                       

1978-1979 (SYNDICATED). Weekly offering of established & promising stand-up comics.

A comedy special starring Steve Allen.              

1978-1979 (SYNDICATED). Weekly offering of established & promising stand-up comics.

Political satirist Mark Russell in an election-eve show.

Series of LIVE Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                                          

April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982  (ABC)

Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights.
Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. When ABC News Nightline was expanded to five nights a week, "Fridays"  was dropped from the schedule. 

"Who Really Shot J.R.?" "Who Really Shot President Kennedy?"
                                                   

Series of LIVE Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                                                                    

Series of LIVE Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                                                                                 

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.  

A discussion on Prince Charles and Lady Diana. 

                                                        

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                                                       

Special: "I hated to wait until December to get jolly" - so George Burns opts to celebrate Christmas early. He's joined by Bob Hope; Ann-Margret; and five Playboy Playmates, who serenade him with "My Body Keeps Changing My Mind." Also: the gospel-singing Hawkins Family does "He'll Be There When You Need Him."

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                

Special: A birthday celebration from 1979 for George (then 83), who talks about vaudeville; banters with Milton Berle, Jimmy Stewart, Helen Reddy, Gregory Peck, Don Rickles and George Jessel; and accepts sarcastic tributes from Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Steve Martin, and Pat and Debby Boone. (Repeat)

Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.                                             

Celebrities roast Mr. T. (Lawrence Tero).                         

The Friar's Club Roast actor Roger Moore.

Host/Master of Ceremonies:: Frank Sinatra.
Roger Moore roasted in NYC on March 17, 1986 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and named Man of the Year by the New York Friars. Roasters include William B Williams, whom Frank Sinatra salutes and welcomes him back to the Friars after his illness which would take his life only four and half months later (Aug. 3, 1986), James Mellon-British Ambassador, Angie Dickinson, George Segal, Larry Rivers Dixieland Band, Cliff Robertson, Dean Martin sings “When You're Roger”, Cary Grant, Milton Berle, Dick Shawn, Roger Moore.
Adult Language.