Daily BirthdaysThe Golden Age of Comedy (2005)
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| Cast | Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Red Skelton, Sid Caesar, Jackie Gleason, Bud Abbott, Woody Allen, Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Mel Brooks, James Cagney, Bill Cosby, Lou Costello, Harpo Marx, Bob Newhart, Carl Reiner and Jonathan Winters |
| Theatrical Release | November 30, 2004 |
| DVD Release | September 13, 2005 |
| Running Time | 400 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| UPC Code | 610583322897 |
| Buy this item | $26.99 at Amazon.com As of Oct 8 0:24 EDT (details) 4 DVD, Time Life Records, Usually ships in 24 hours, Black & White, Color, Full Screen, HiFi Sound, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language) Or 15 new from $16.23, 4 used from $11.49 |
About The Golden Age of Comedy
This is classic, live comedy-timeless performances from the original kings and queens of comedy. And Time Life handpicked a memorable array of some of the greatest comedy routines that played to millions of households in the '50s and '60-all on this one, incredible collection. The Golden Age of Comedy chronicles the nostalgic days of life television that included comedy sketches, vaudeville and ad-libbing family entertainment.
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(1 reviews)| |  | Outstanding set of vintage TV comedy/variety programming |  |
Besides the stars of "I Love Lucy," guests on "The Bob Hope Chevy Show" include Jimmy Cagney and World Series perfect game pitcher Don Larsen of the NY Yankees. Red Skelton shares his "Silent Spot" with Harpo Marx, and Jack Benny puts in an appearance. Abbott & Costello's turn on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" features Lon Chaney Jr. Bud and Lou also reprise their famous "Who's on First" routine and Lou sings.
CONTENTS:
DISC ONE--
Colgate Comedy Hour: Abbott & Costello (guest: Lon Chaney Jr.)
The Bob Hope Chevy Show (guests: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz)
The Red Skelton Show (guest: Harpo Marx)
BONUS--
Legends of Stand-Up:
Jack Parr (2/5/65), Woody Allen (5/28/65), Bill Cosby (1/31/64), Jack Parr (2/5/65), Bob Newhart (5/28/65), Jonathan Winters (1/31/64)
DISC TWO--
Timex All-Star Comedy Show (Johnny Carson)
The Wonderful World of Burlesque (Danny Thomas)
BONUS SEGMENTS--
American Scene Magazine (Jackie Gleason) (11/2/63) - skit: Reginald Van Gleason's Flea Circus
The Andy Williams Show (11/27/66) - skit: The 2000 Year Old Man (Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks)
DISC THREE--
Colgate Comedy Hour: Abbott & Costello (guest: Vera Zorina)
Colgate Comedy Hour: Martin & Lewis - skit: Ed Sullivan parody
DISC FOUR--
Caesar's Hour (Sid Caesar)
The Buick Berle (guest: Steve Allen)
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