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David Letterman

David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show.

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Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer (2024)

World Cup champion Hope Solo opens up about her turbulent rise to the top of women's soccer amid public scandals and tension with former teammates. ...

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The Easy Kind (2024)

A rollicking journey toward true self-expression for Elizabeth Cook, as she breaks through the constraints of country music to become the artist that she's meant to be. ...

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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stop ...

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Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes (2024)

The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances. ...

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My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney (2024)

John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss addiction, fatherhood and the state of stand-up comedy. ...

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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club. ...

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Nicole Kidman: Eyes Wide Open (2023)

Over the years, Nicole Kidman, Oscar and two-time Emmy Award winner, became both a pop culture icon & a complex dramatic actress. Her career is a unique body of work that mirrors her personal life, which is more political than it might seem. ...

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Late Night Nightmare (2023)

We've reached the final episode of The Late Late Show and James is restless...probably because fellow late night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman have some thoughts about his departure. ...

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Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023)

Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they've done before. ...

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Pamela, A Love Story (2023)

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal. ...

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My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (2022)

David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ...

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Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It) (2022)

This documentary explores the life and career of longtime comedian Gary Mule Deer. ...

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Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022)

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fe ...

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We Feed People (2022)

We Feed People spotlights renowned chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen's incredible mission and evolution over 12 years from being a scrappy group of grassroots volunteers to becoming one of the most highly regarded humanitarian aid ...

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The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021)

This documentary explores Bob Einstein's unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best. ...

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil ...

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Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021)

A follow-up special to Madonna's recently released concert documentary film MADAME X. This special features questions from very special guests Ariana Grande, Amy Schumer, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Jimmy Fallon, Kim Kardashian, Snoop Dog, and more. ...

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Controlling Britney Spears (2021)

Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become "an oppressive and controlling tool against her". This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made. ...

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Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie (2021)

The story of the abandoned production of 'Day of the Champion', a movie about Formula 1 which was set to film in 1966. ...

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Zappa (2020)

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands o ...

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Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020)

It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in four countries with more than 80 interviews from artists with a combined 58 Grammy Awards by the artist included, "Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man," an Allen F ...

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Uncle Tom (2020)

In a collection of intimate interviews with some of America's most provocative black conservative thinkers, Uncle Tom takes a different look at being black in America. ...

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My Darling Vivian (2020)

The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Wh ...

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Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season (2019)

Universally recognized as the greatest female skier ever, Lindsey Vonn went on a remarkable journey that was defined by unexpected twists and turns and dramatic peaks and valleys in its final chapter. LINDSEY VONN: THE FINAL SEASON intimately recounts the ...

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My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan (2019)

"King of Bollywood" Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his rise to fame, his family and his billions of fans as he and Dave meet up in Mumbai and New York. ...

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APEX: The Secret Race Across America (2019)

APEX: The Secret Race Across America is a documentary film that takes viewers on a fast-paced ride through the illegal, underground world of U.S. transcontinental racing. How fast can you drive cross-country? ...

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Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series ...

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Cola Wars (2019)

Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the "New Coke" debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry–stodgy, predictable, but indisputabl ...

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Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled ...

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This Is Farrah Fawcett (2019)

Friends and loved ones of Farrah Fawcett recall the actress' personal struggles and final days. ...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2018)

Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup salutes the achievements ...

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Whitney (2018)

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best. ...

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues. ...

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Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018)

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums th ...

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Andre the Giant (2018)

An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre's upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world. ...

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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world's most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s ...

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David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2017)

Emmy Award-winning comic and talk show host David Letterman accepts the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute David Letterman, recipient of the 20th annual Mark ...

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon. ...

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Get Me Roger Stone (2017)

From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of h ...

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Mike and the Mad Dog (2017)

Dive into the inner workings of one of the sports world's most unlikely partnerships: Mike Francesa and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, the voices that launched a thousand sports radio imitators. The hosts, their colleagues, and a who's-who of sports heavyweights t ...

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Pearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony (2017)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony #32. Seventh and final performance of the evening. Former drummers Dave Krussen and Jack Irons also performed with the band, for the first time since 1991 and 2003 respectively. Inducted by David Letterman in l ...

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Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2016)

Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. ...

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Supersonic (2016)

Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining B ...

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The Making of Trump (2015)

As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments ...

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Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015)

Not only did Mary Tyler Moore "turn the world on with her smile," as her show's theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore's own 50-plus-year career has s ...

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David Letterman: A Life on Television (2015)

A retrospective look at Letterman's career in television from his days as a weatherman in Indiana to his retirement from the Late Show. ...

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An Open Secret (2014)

An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry. ...

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Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the very nig ...

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Life Itself (2014)

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marri ...

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Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014)

Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorcese and more. ...

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Mad As Hell (2014)

MAD AS HELL follows Cenk Uygur's transformation from unknown talk show host on local Public Access TV to an internet sensation with his online news show "The Young Turks," which has amassed over one billion views on YouTube. Once Cenk ventures from the int ...

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The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014)

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stev ...

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Me @ the Zoo (2012)

An intimate look at a controversial young video blogger, regarded by millions as the Internet's first rebel folk hero. ...

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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his ...

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Corman's World (2011)

A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent. ...

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Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011)

Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's highest-rated daytime TV talk show for nearly two decades! This documentary draws upon rare and previously undiscovered footage, along with comments from as ...

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The Undefeated (2011)

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate. ...

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I'm Still Here (2010)

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent hi ...

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Paris Hilton, Inc. (2009)

We are drowning in celebrity culture and certainly no tabloid topic has been as big as Paris Hilton. Her incarceration and subsequent release, then re-incarceration and her ultimate release once again-left us submerged knee-deep in the twists and turns of ...

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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007)

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era ...

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Earth to America (2005)

Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment. ...

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Warren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection (2005)

Warren Zevon's guest spots over the years, from The David Letterman Show. ...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003)

Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how funny his show has been. ...

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The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)

From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up debuts; the first decade of The Tonight Show was filled with once-in-a-lifetime classic TV moments. This vol ...

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments. ...

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Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999 (1999)

A compilation of Pete Townshend's performances and interviews on The David Letterman Show from 1985 to 1999. ...

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Man on the Moon (1999)

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman. ...

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Totally Bill Hicks (1998)

Consisting of two parts: 'Revelations', Bill Hicks' last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks' life 'Just a Ride' featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family. ...

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Jackie Chan: My Story (1998)

Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as ...

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Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998)

Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono. ...

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Private Parts (1997)

The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive w ...

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Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)

Slacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes them on a clueless adventure across America, during which they manage to accidentally become America's most wanted. ...

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Eddie (1996)

Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess, the new owner, as a public relations gimmick, stages an 'h ...

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National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995)

America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three short stories: Greed (Joe Mantegna), Anger (Andrew Clay) and Lust (Denis Leary). ...

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A Night to Die For (1995)

TV special worth watching if only for the incongruous interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, and Ice-T. Aired on CBS ahead of a screening of Die Hard 2, the day before the third film was released. ...

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Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride (1994)

Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. ...

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Cabin Boy (1994)

A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck. ...

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I'm from Hollywood (1989)

I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world of professional wrestling. This film includes interviews with Taxi co-stars Marilu Henner and Tony Danza and interviews with comedian Robin Williams, wrestler J ...

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Action Family (1987)

At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. At home, he's a family man straight out of sitcom who has to satisfy every whim of his wife and kids. ...

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The Jay Leno Special (1986)

Beginning with the faux murder of David Letterman, this Jay Leno special ranges from a Christian Vs Evolution courtroom satire featuring Doug Llewelyn and Wheel of Fortune beauty Vanna White. ...

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Steve Martin: Homage to Steve (1984)

This video contains three segments: First, the Oscar-nominated short The absent-minded waiter (1977), then a fake interview with Steve Martin about his art (comedians-segment) and finally a full live performance from September 28, 1979, at the Universal Am ...

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Night of 100 Stars (1982)

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 ...

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Fast Friends (1979)

A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top ...

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Peeping Times (1978)

Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy De Luca and Barry Levinson, the special featured an early broadcast network appearance of David Letterman. David Frost was co-executive produ ...

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Movies Made By David Letterman (3)

Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018)

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums th ...

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Strangers with Candy (2006)

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. ...

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Jackie Chan: My Story (1998)

Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as ...

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