An eccentric Southern professor and his crew of criminals disguise themselves as a musical ensemble to steal from a casino, all while their strict landlady remains oblivious. As they dig a tunnel from her basement to the casino, they play orchestral music to mask the sound. Amid comical mishaps, they manage to break into the vault and steal the loot. However, when their landlady discovers their crime, they are faced with a difficult choice. As tensions rise and members of the group are killed off, their heist takes a darkly humorous turn of events.
In this action-comedy, an ex-FBI agent and a retired mob lawyer who are bitter rivals team up to uncover a conspiracy and protect a witness from a dangerous threat. With their lives on the line, they must put aside their differences and work together to outsmart their enemies.
Comedian is a documentary that follows Jerry Seinfeld as he embarks on a comedy tour across the United States. The film provides a glimpse into the world of stand-up comedy, showcasing the challenges, triumphs, and insights of a professional comedian.
The Last Laugh follows a retired talent manager who goes on a road trip with an old comedian for a chance to make a comeback. Along the way, they discover the importance of self-discovery and friendship.
Tall Hopes is a short-lived summer comedy series that aired on CBS in 1993. It centers on a smart 14-year-old black kid named Ernest Harris struggling to get as much family attention as his 16-year-old brother, Chester, a high school basketball star.
The story of a teenage boy who suffers from a rare disorder that prevents him from feeling. We follow the journey of a single mother going through her son's physical and emotional changes.
Shirin, an Iranian-American woman, falls in love with a man who is not from her culture. She must navigate the challenges of family expectations and cultural differences while trying to make their relationship work.
3 Strikes is a comedy about a man named Rob Douglas who is on the verge of being sentenced to life in prison under California's three strikes law. Rob desperately tries to prove his innocence and avoid the harsh consequences of this law. Along the way, he encounters various comedic and dramatic situations that test his perseverance and friendships.
Two guys start a risky new business to pay off a debt.
In the tradition of The Twilight Zone, this bizarre, thought-provoking trilogy addresses the destiny of the world's minorities: Part I: A conservative African American politician must choose between his people's survival and appeasing his white colleagues when space aliens propose to share their profound knowledge in exchange for all black people on earth. Part II: The Virgin Mary's appearance in an inner-city housing project forces a Hispanic priest to face the hidden cultural origins of Western religion. Part III: On the dawn of the "Black Revolution," an African American couple discovers who the "real" enemy is.
When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling indie comedy scene.
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Includes clips from "Married with Children," "Back to School," and 2 of his HBO appearances.
Richard Pryor's impact on the craft of comedy and today's top comics is legendary and unrivaled. This program surveys the profound and enduring influence of one of the greatest American comics of all time.
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
Joe Mande brings his unique brand of comedy in this award-winning stand-up special that will have you laughing from start to finish.
This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.
When Santa Claus falls ill, his son must take over the family business and deliver gifts to children around the world. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of Christmas and discovers his own potential as the next Santa Claus.
All eyes are on Sparta after an internationally renowned actress arrives unexpectedly in the rural Mississippi town—and with a killer secret.
Harry is an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he once called "son" returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree. Her homecoming brings together a hilarious cast of friends, coworkers, and love interests as Desiree and Harry try to get it right the second time around.