Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Birthday: 1948-03-14

Place of Birth: Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA

Biography: William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom “Soap” and became a Hollywood film star during the 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes When “Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers.” He is also known for his role as Mike in the “Monsters Inc.” franchise, and roles in “The Princess Bride,” “Analyze This,” and “Throw Momma From the Train.” He has hosted the Academy Awards eight times.

Movies

Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc.,...

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City Slickers
City Slickers

Three New York businessmen decide to take a "Wild West" vacation that turns out not to be the relaxi...

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When Harry Met Sally...
When Harry Met Sally...

Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns b...

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Forget Paris
Forget Paris

Mickey Gordon is a basketball referee who travels to France to bury his father. Ellen Andrews is an ...

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Sicko
Sicko

A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States who's main goal is to make p...

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The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley mu...

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Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry

Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, som...

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City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

Mitch Robbins' 40th birthday begins quite well until he returns home and finds his brother Glen, the...

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America's Sweethearts
America's Sweethearts

In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a...

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Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train

Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his student...

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Analyze This
Analyze This

Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerfu...

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Analyze That
Analyze That

The mafia's Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some serious counseling when he gets out. Nat...

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Fathers' Day
Fathers' Day

A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are ...

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Comic Relief 2006
Comic Relief 2006

A stand-up comedy benefit concert, which raises funds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina....

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Which Witch?
Which Witch?

A wizard decides to hold a contest among the seven witches of Todcaster to determine which witch he ...

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Mike's New Car
Mike's New Car

Mike discovers that being the top-ranking laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. has its benefits – in pa...

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It Ain't Over
It Ain't Over

The life and times of New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, a 10 time World Series champion whose uniq...

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Running Scared
Running Scared

Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to...

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Voices That Care
Voices That Care

Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care"....

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Monsters University
Monsters University

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when t...

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In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss

A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss, aka Ted Geisel, and gets told the rea...

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My Giant
My Giant

Sammy, an agitated agent lost in the forest of the modern world, happens upon a gentle giant with a ...

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The Journey
The Journey

Eric Saperston directs this amazing journey about a group of young Americans who decide to ask the a...

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Get Bruce!
Get Bruce!

Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearanc...

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Animalympics
Animalympics

Animalympics is all about the Animal Olympics Contest where all the animals around the world gather ...

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Pixar 25 Magic Moments
Pixar 25 Magic Moments

The BBC documentary takes a look into the Pixar studios as they celebrate their 25th birthday and at...

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Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night

Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing ...

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Small Apartments
Small Apartments

When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide t...

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Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, i...

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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the ...

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Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance

Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need ...

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Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test

Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world...

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Memories of Me
Memories of Me

After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his fathe...

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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse other...

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Mantle
Mantle

The almost mythic career of Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle is the subject of this acclaimed HBO Sports...

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Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Tony Bennett: An American Classic

A celebration of the life of musical icon Tony Bennett on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The spe...

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Human Feelings
Human Feelings

A pilot movie dealing with the day-to-day workings of God herself, here threatening to destroy Las V...

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Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he g...

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Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow
Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow

Comedian Billy Crystal performs in Moscow....

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Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started

In this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares f...

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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Six buddies spend the summer together at a Malibu beach house after each has separated from his wife...

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Inside the Golden Statue
Inside the Golden Statue

A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Award...

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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's con...

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Party Central
Party Central

Mike and Sulley are back at Monsters University for a fun-filled weekend with their Oozma Kappa frat...

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Comic Relief III
Comic Relief III

The third event from Comic Relief USA. Hosted, as with the first two specials, by Billy Crystal, Who...

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SST: Death Flight
SST: Death Flight

On its maiden flight, the crew of America's first supersonic transport learns that it may not be abl...

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Hamlet
Hamlet

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the ...

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Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays

In 700 Sundays, legendary comedian and actor Billy Crystal tells the stories of his youth, growing u...

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The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963....

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Sports on the Silver Screen
Sports on the Silver Screen

HBO (in association with the American Film Institute) presents this 1997 anthology, narrated by Liev...

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City Slickers In Westworld
City Slickers In Westworld

Years after their "City Slickers" narrative was retired, Westworld hosts Mitch and Phil are still ha...

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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy

Before he was The Nutty Professor, before he was Dr. Dolittle, and even before he was the Beverly Hi...

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Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry

Robin Williams. The comic genius with an electric mind, with a range of talent that left us breathle...

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The Love We Make
The Love We Make

"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows ...

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Cars
Cars

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the jou...

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This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get...

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Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night

Billy Crystal stars—again—as Buddy Young, Jr. in this entertaining musical about an outrageous and o...

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Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain

A live performance by "neurotic" stand-up comedian Richard Lewis. Includes tongue-in-cheek interview...

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Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a...

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Caesar's Writers
Caesar's Writers

On January 24, 1996, at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles, CA, legendary comic Sid Caesar was...

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Christmas in Hollywood
Christmas in Hollywood

Dozens of stars--including Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Bob Hope, and more--demonstrate how the yuletide s...

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Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World

"This is a kid who just said it. I'm the greatest - and he said it with poetry. And I don't mean jus...

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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career....

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The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's p...

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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on Decembe...

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Untogether
Untogether

Once considered a teen prodigy, a recovering addict sobers up and tries to get her writing career ba...

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I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remark...

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The Comedian
The Comedian

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and...

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American Movie
American Movie

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning...

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Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb

The story of Col. Paul Tibbets and his crew who flew the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first...

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Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

A BAFTA tribute celebrating the career of Billy Connolly....

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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m...

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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay...

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Kareem: Minority of One
Kareem: Minority of One

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-...

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First Pitch
First Pitch

Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 Shorts. On October 30, 2001, with the United States of America still reelin...

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This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope...

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mas...

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Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant

An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated car...

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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedi...

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The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden...

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As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'

A "behinds the scenes" documentary about the making of the 1987 film THE PRINCESS BRIDE with origina...

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Kings of Comedy USA
Kings of Comedy USA

This DVD features the instantly recognisable names and faces of the US Kings Of Comedy: Adam Sandler...

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The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. B...

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Tooth Fairy
Tooth Fairy

When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents'...

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Standing Up, Falling Down
Standing Up, Falling Down

An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move bac...

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Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable ...

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When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren

The remake of 'When Harry Met Sally' that everyone has been waiting for is finally here....

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Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sand...

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The Warner Bros. Story: 75 Years of Laughter
The Warner Bros. Story: 75 Years of Laughter

A one-hour prime time special celebrating 75 years of comedies....

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Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory
Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory

An anniversary celebration of the stars and moments that made Warner Bros. what it is today....

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Stand Tall
Stand Tall

This documentary is very much in the style of Pumping Iron, but like Arnold Schwarzenegger's Total R...

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A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema

A look back at the first 100 years of the movies....

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Feeding America Comedy Festival
Feeding America Comedy Festival

All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America....

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Here Today
Here Today

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns, who is slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends ...

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Branford Marsalis: Steep
Branford Marsalis: Steep

Recorded live on 13th November, 1987, at the Spirit Square Arts Centre, North Carolina, USA....

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AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star

Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #4: ...

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A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited...

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How Harry Met Sally…
How Harry Met Sally…

Documentary about "When Harry Met Sally" featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter Nora Ephron, st...

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In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

Follow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim to h...

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Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales

Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bestselling children's book headlines this winning 25-minute ...

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Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic

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Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m...

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Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line

In this concert, a take-off on the play "A Chorus Line," comic Billy Crystal uses the premise of aud...

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Roll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves

This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the CO...

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Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ...

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Grand Slam!
Grand Slam!

...the electricity of opening day ...a kid's awe at his first big-league game ...the close-up presen...

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Comic Relief '90
Comic Relief '90

Several celebrity comedians take on sadness in the fourth laugh for charity....

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An All-Star Toast to the Improv
An All-Star Toast to the Improv

To celebrate the "birthday" of the famous Improv comedy club, 6 famous comedians get up on stage and...

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The Best of Comic Relief
The Best of Comic Relief

On March 29, 1986, the greatest assemblage of American comedians ever came together to make people l...

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FireAid Benefit Concert
FireAid Benefit Concert

Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia For...

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When It Was a Game 2
When It Was a Game 2

Composed entirely of never-before-seen 8mm and 16mm footage filmed between 1925 and 1961 by baseball...

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When It Was a Game 3
When It Was a Game 3

In this third entry of the ongoing HBO documentary series celebrating America's favorite pastime, th...

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The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VH...

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King Kong: Monster and Myth
King Kong: Monster and Myth

In 1933, Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, two audacious and visionary directors, dared to ...

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Horton Hatches the Egg
Horton Hatches the Egg

Based of the book of the same name, Horton the Elephant is persuaded by a lazy bird named Mayzie to ...

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Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

Following the departure of the show's original cast and creator after five seasons, SNL in the '80s ...

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Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words

A feature documentary profiling the most revered screenwriter in movie history, Paddy Chayefsky stan...

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Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest

This collection plays host to the best 20 years of Comic Relief. Join Billy, Whoopi, Robin and the r...

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Monsters Funday Football
Monsters Funday Football

ESPN's Funday Football is back with Monsters, Inc.! Mike and Sulley will duke it out on the Monstrop...

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