Comedians.
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The Velvet Sledgehammer: December 7, 1983 (Part 1 only)
The Velvet Sledgehammer for December 7, 1983, hosted by Judy Pasternak. The program begins with a performance by and interview with comedian Jane Anderson (by Judy Pasternak), and a performance and interview with comedy writers and performers Deah Schwartz and Anne Wilford, by Ash Corea. They discuss their new piece “Leftovers: the ups and downs…
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Lenny Bruce.
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Culture Clash in Aztlan / produced by Mark Torres.
Three members of the comedy group Culture Clash discuss their current play “A Bowl Of Beings;” the state of affairs of the Chicano movement; Latino political, historical, and cultural icons; they present an alternative perspective of what Columbus Day represents; and plan to conquer Hollywood with their television series and the help of friend Cheech…
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Pitch in! / Bill Cosby.
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The Sounds and soul of rural America / produced by Carlos Hagen.
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A Talk by Mel Brooks.
Comedian and film director discusses his life and career and answers questions from the student audience.|A TALK BY MEL BROOKS. – A talk by the comedian, writer, and film director on his life and career, particularly his comedy creations “2000 Year Old Man,” “The Producers,” and “The Twelve Chairs.” Includes a question and answer session…
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The World of comics / moderated by Paul Moslander.
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Lenny Bruce comes clean.
On the comedian’s battle for free speech on stage.|LENNY BRUCE COMES CLEAN – CONTENT: Lenny Bruce, forefather of the socially conscious comic speaks before a live audience about drugs, the police and his arrests. Bruce speaks openly about his own addictions, being arrested by the LAPD and the violation of his civil rights. – BROADCAST:…
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Jack Benny press conference.
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A Fireside chat with the Firesign Theatre / Phil Proctor and David Ossman ; interviewed by Anita Frankel.