I've Got a Secret is a game show that first aired in 1952. Contestants compete to guess the hidden secrets of a panel of celebrities. The show involves audience participation and features a variety of interesting and entertaining secrets. It combines elements of a quiz show and a guessing game, making it an engaging and suspenseful program.
A series of television comedy specials primarily featuring some of the most well-known faces in the world... doing some of the most embarrassing things on camera including "blooper" outtakes from film and television.
Tonight Starring Steve Allen is a talk show hosted by Steve Allen. It was the first version of what eventually became known as The Tonight Show. Tonight was the first late-night talk show, as well as the first late night television series of any time to achieve long-term success. Allen's run as host of the show lasted for two and a half seasons, beginning in fall 1954 and ending with Allen's dismissal in January 1957. During its run it originated from the Hudson Theatre in New York City.
The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.
Great Balls of Fire! is a biographical film about the rise and fall of musician Jerry Lee Lewis. The movie follows Lewis's career as a rock star in the 1950s and explores his controversial relationships and scandalous personal life. It delves into themes of prejudice, age difference, and religious fundamentalism.
A documentary about the life and work of musician Frank Zappa, exploring his music career, his controversial lyrics, and his impact on the music industry.
Witness the extraordinary life of Louis Armstrong, the master and founding father of jazz. This documentary offers a deep dive into his personal archive, featuring his private conversations and iconic performances. With archival footage and a captivating soundtrack, this film showcases Armstrong as a barrier-breaking entertainer who persevered through a 50+-year career.
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.
Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."
When a group of irreverent cowboys accidentally unleash Satan, they must use their wit and courage to stop him from taking over Tokyo. With lots of shooting, cocaine, and hilarious antics, this movie is a wild ride from start to finish.
Members of a town's Jewish community decide to substitute for their Christian friends and neighbors so they can enjoy Christmas. The good folk humorously attempt jobs they have never done before.
Now You See It, Now You Don't is a 1968 comedy crime movie that follows the story of an art thief and his adventures.
A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was directed by Sandy Olivieri. Here is a partial list of the performers who appeared in the film Bob Newhart, Mort Sahl, Jack Benny, Lenny Bruce, Johnny Carson, George Carlin, et al.
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
In Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?, a power outage in New York City leads to a series of chaotic and comedic situations. As people are trapped in elevators, subway trains, and their homes, they must navigate through absurd and unexpected circumstances. The film showcases the farcical nature of human behavior and the comedic possibilities that arise from being in unusual circumstances.
Warning Shot is a crime thriller movie released in 1966. The plot revolves around a retired police officer who finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation after a warning shot is fired. With his partner, he sets out to uncover the truth and protect himself from those who want to silence him. The movie explores themes of deception, loyalty, and self-defense.