Movies and TvShows featuring "telethon" theme.

UHF follows the story of a loser named George Newman who becomes the manager of a low-budget UHF television station. George creates bizarre and outrageous shows that become surprisingly popular, leading to conflicts with the owner of a rival network.

After winning the lottery, a mentally ill woman uses her newfound wealth to start her own talk show, where she explores her personal experiences and struggles with mental disorders.

The Fabulous Baker Boys follows the lives of two brothers, Frank and Jack Baker, who form a struggling jazz duo. As they navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives, including a love triangle and the pressures of the music industry, they must find a way to keep their dreams alive.

In the 1970s, a journalist delves into the mysterious murder of a nude woman, which leads him to uncover a scandalous cover-up involving an entertainer. As he digs deeper, he discovers a web of deceit, secret identities, and sexual obsessions.

A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.

The behind-the-scenes intrigues — including, possibly, a murder — of an all-star fundraising telethon set in Las Vegas.

Stardom is a dark comedy that tells the story of a young fashion model who rises to fame but eventually falls from grace. The movie explores the dark side of the fashion industry and the challenges faced by young models. It delves into themes of fame, shallowness, and the price of success.

Michael Bolton hosts a television special with celebrity guests and musical performances in a comedic celebration of Valentine's Day.

An ambitious brunette associate producer at a local New Jersey TV station uses her seductive charms to compete against a sexy blond anchorwoman to further her career.

Americathon is a satirical comedy that takes place in the future. The film follows the story of a bankrupt America and its efforts to save itself from an energy crisis, political satire, and a national debt. With various subplots and a humorous take on American society, Americathon provides an entertaining critique on the country's future.

Local TV channel news anchors Nick Roberts and Kelly Snow host the absolute worst holiday telethon to save the network from bankruptcy. The worst talent, the worst acts, a doofus crew, a narcissist weatherman, and its over-the-top station owner, Jon Sampson, create a perfect holiday storm in this Christmas Eve cavalcade comedy.

Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock & roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the wispiest of plotlines. Kay Medford heads the cast as manipulative showbiz agent Grace Shaw. Hoping to land pop singer Pete Porter, Grace connives to break up Pete's romance with female vocalist Honey Wynn. But who cares? The audience came to see such musical faves as Fats Domino, Count Basie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jodie Sands, Ron Coby, Slim Whitman, Carl Perkins, Frankie Avalon, Charlie Gracie and the Four Coins. As a promotional tie-in, Jamboree also features appearances by 21 of North America's top rock-and-roll deejays.

Girls Will Be Girls is a satire comedy that follows the lives of three drag queens who are roommates in Hollywood. They compete with each other for fame, dealing with jealousy and ambition. The movie is a hilarious spoof on the entertainment industry and features cross-dressing, watching TV, and outrageous comedy.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) explores the rise and fall of Tammy Faye Bakker, a religious zealot and televangelist who gained notoriety for her extravagant lifestyle and controversial beliefs. The film delves into her struggles with prescription drug addiction, her husband's infidelity, and the stigma surrounding her involvement in the AIDS crisis. Despite facing scrutiny and ridicule, Tammy Faye maintains her optimism and faith in God, ultimately finding forgiveness and redemption.

Telethon concert in support of relief organizations dedicated to assisting victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010.

A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.

A charity telethon which aim was to raise money to help those affected by the 2010 Chile earthquake that struck the central-southern Chile on 27 February of that year.

Some unknown source has interrupted all television transmissions around the world. In place of the regular broadcasts, a lineup of extremely tasteless programs and commercials have been substituted. Included in the mix are such show as The Shitheads, The Charles Whitman Invitational, and commercials for a number of improbable products.