Johnny Carson
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Filmography
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The Johnny Carson Show
The King of Late Night Television showcases his hilarious repertoire as he interviews stars, stand-up comedians, and musical sensations.

Mike Wallace Is Here
(2019)Journalist Mike Wallace’s iconic and legendary news career and the subjects he so deftly interviewed is shown here over decades of world events.
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story
(2013)Americans have long depended on Canada for three things: oil, maple syrup and comedians. David Steinberg counts among Canada's biggest comedic exports. Born in Winnipeg, he attended Yeshiva in Chicago, abandoning his studies to join the legendary Second City. He never looked back. The film features priceless archival footage of his performances, including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, where he was second only to Bob Hope in the number of appearances and the standup shows that put him in the ranks of George Carlin and Richard Pryor. At times too controversial for US networks, his religious sermonettes generated more hate mail for CBS than any network had ever received, resulting in the cancellation of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. His directing credits are no less outstanding, including Seinfeld, Mad About You, Golden Girls and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Steinberg’s incredible career influenced a generation and now, after 25 years, he returns to the stage in this exceptional biography.

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
(1972)This special, introduced by Johnny Carson and featuring famous comics, showcases the master of insults, spouting hilarious put-downs and one-liners.

The Many Faces of Jim Carey
(2023)Archival footage, behind-the-scenes glimpses and interviews over the decades chronicle the multifaceted actor’s rise to the top of his craft.

Llyn Foulkes One Man Band
(2013)At age 70, LA painter and one-man-band musician Llyn Foulkes struggles to be remembered. As he finishes two paintings, one that cost him his marriage, he feverishly works to create deep, three-dimensional 'pictures' layering real objects and shadows. When

Finster
(2022)A portrait of pioneering folk artist Howard Finster documenting the restoration of his found-object sculpture garden in the heart of Appalachia.

Untold: Caitlyn Jenner
(2021)Caitlyn Jenner's unlikely path to Olympic glory was inspirational. But her more challenging road to embracing her true self proved even more meaningful.
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads
(2019)Jeff Dunham has entertained millions of people across the globe through his record setting comedy specials and mega-popular live performances. He has legions of loyal fans, millions of views on his YouTube channel and has single-handedly done the seemingly impossible: made ventriloquism hip again. While he's lived most of the past 30 years in the spotlight, the man dubbed as "America's Favorite Comedian" has led a life that few have been privy to. This special provides an intimate and in-depth portrait of a man whose drive, perseverance and competitive spirit has kept him at the top of his game for decades. Dunham himself will bring viewers on the road with him in a new interview in his hometown while his family, friends and other insiders will sit down to discuss the man behind the success. Features exclusive photos and performance video from Dunham's personal archive and interviews with Howie Mandel and Jay Leno.

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
(2023)A deep dive into the short yet impactful life of the trailblazing Latino comic whose son also went on to a career of much acclaim.

Jerry Before Seinfeld
(2017)Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes with stories from his childhood and early days in comedy.

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
(1992)See the classic comedy duo get into “another fine mess” in three hilarious shorts filled with baby hijinks, home disrepair, and ghostly mayhem!
Looking for Love
(1964)
Lucy's Really Lost Moments
(1956)Laugh along with Lucy and Desi as you've never seen them before in these extremely rare television appearances, beautifully restored and in color.

Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
(2013)Featuring candid vérité footage of Vidal in his final years, the film explores his enduring global impact on art, politics, and everything in between. His overview of the current state of the Republic and the health of US democracy is unique and incisive.

Luther: Never Too Much
(2024)The captivating story of Luther Vandross, from his early Sesame Street appearances to becoming the indisputable master of the love song. Rare archival footage reveals Vandross' story with insights from his closest collaborators.

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
(2020)For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.