The Ghost Breakers

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Ghosts and gags collide in this witches brew of laughs, with Bob Hope as a Manhattan radio commentator who finds himself marooned on an island of the walking dead!Larry Lawrence (Hope), sought in connection with a murder he did not commit, eludes New York police by hiding in a steamer trunk. Soon the trunk (and Larry) are aboard a ship bound for Cuba, where the trunk s owner, pretty Mary Carter (Paulette Goddard), is sailing to take possession of a recent inheritance: a haunted castle. Sensing that Mary is in danger, Larry and his valet Alex (Willie Best) precede her to the island, which is inhabited by a ghost, a zombie and perhaps even a flesh-and-blood fiend. There s romance, comedy and chills as Hope and Goddard contend with earthly and un-earthly foes and try to keep from ending up as ghosts themselves!

Format: DVD MOVIE

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One of Bob Hope's best .......2007-07-06

Lots of mystery, romance,and fun with a young Bob Hope
and lovely Paulette Goddard.
Bob Hope gets mixed up with the mob,then meets
Paulette Goddard (who has meanwhile inherited
a haunted castle in Cuba). Bob Hope escapes the cops
from the hotel in New York via Paulette's steamer trunk.
They see the sights in Cuba; and
decide to check out the castle themselves. They
run into zombies, murder, and assorted creepiness.
Also, the B/W print is beautiful on the DVD.

The Ghost Breakers.......2007-06-25

George Marshall's raucous comedy with goose-bumps is vintage Hope, who works extremely well with the seductive Goddard (newly divorced from real-life husband Charles Chaplin). Also on-hand are a menacing Paul Lukas, and-could it be-a very young Anthony Quinn! Black actor Willie Best also makes the best of a stereotypical part, and he and Hope give Jack Benny and Rochester a run for their money. If you're in the mood for laughs with some thrills thrown in, here's your movie.

Ghost Breakers.......2007-06-11

Cute comedy based on a mysterious villian trying to scare the stubborn female away from her newly inherited castle in Cuba. When Bob Hope finds she is in trouble, he comes to her rescue. At the time, this might have been scary, but now it is just funny. There was a sequel made about 10 years later with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin called "Scared Stiff"

You Can't Go Wrong With This Movie.......2007-06-04

I first saw The Ghost Breakers when I was a kid...One moment as I digress...It was on the Family Film Festival, a regular weekend movie show staring Tom Hatten. He would interview his guest which may have been an actor, writer, producer of the movie he was going to show, he'd give a synopsis of the plot, show the film, and then come back to close out the show and wet our appetites for the following week. The day he happened to show this film, it was raining, it was perfect!.....Now back to the movie....It is classic black and white, with Hope at his best for comedy. There is murder, mystery, intrigue, romance, and comedy, everything you could ever want in a movie. I don't want to put in any spoilers so I will only tell you, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! Follow Hope and Goddard as they get mixed up with the wrong group of people, travel with them to Cuba and Goddard's inherited haunted house. Willie Best puts in a teriffic performance. This movie is a hidden jewel. Rent it, Buy it, Borrow it, Give it as a gift! A good amount of bonus material as well.

If you like this movie you'll also like The Cat and The Canary albeit much harder to find. The same people who made this movie made that one as well, along with Hope and Goddard, the comedy isn't as rampant but still funny, a little darker too.

great movie from the past.......2007-04-02

i remember this movie from my childhood and still love it today

Bush Family Fortunes - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

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Palast is a National Treasure (for the U.K.)
hurts to realize poppy bush a crook too; not just his sons
Bush Familt Fortunes- The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Not so long ago...

Bush Family Fortunes - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Starring: Barbara Bush , George Bush , Prescott Bush , Dick Cheney , and Bill Clinton
Director: Steven Grandison
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ASIN: B0002T7YWQ
Release Date: 2004-09-28

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In Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, journalist Greg Palast argues persuasively that George W. Bush was allowed into the Air National Guard ahead of other applicants due to his political connections; paints a damning portrait of how over 90,000 Florida voters, predominantly black, were prevented from voting in the 2000 election; discusses the number of government contracts handed out to large corporate donors to Bush's campaign--and that's just the first half-hour. Palast doesn't have the cinematic savvy of Michael Moore, but Bush Family Fortunes acts as a valuable corollary to Fahrenheit 9/11, exploring certain facets of the same argument--specifically, that the Bush family is detrimentally tied to both the Saudi Arabian ruling elite and the American oil industry, with whom they trade influence and money for mutual benefit. Palast's investigations will stir the blood of any Democrat and may raise doubts in some Republicans. -- Bret Fetzer

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This hour long documentary follows the award-winning reporter-sleuth Greg Palast on the trail of the Bush family, from Florida election finagling, to the Saudi connection, to the Bush team's spiking the FBI investigation of the bin Laden family and the secret State Department plans for post-war Iraq. These are the hard-hitting reports that have been seen in films like Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, broadcast internationally on BBC Newsnight television, and are found in Palast's international bestselling book The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.

Music by Moby (tracks from multi-platinum album Play)

Originally produced by the BBC and completely updated and re-edited for this US DVD Exclusive edition

Contains these Exclusive Extras:

Exclusive Interview with Greg Palast on topics ranging from the state of journalism and the media in the U.S. to the Help America Vote Act and computerized voting.This exclusive bonus feature allows viewers to look closer at the trail of money and political paybacks that are second nature within the Bush Family's political practices.

Interactive Documents (DVD-ROM) (see sample here: http://www.gregpalast.com/dvd_extra/intro.htm) This exclusive bonus feature allows viewers to look closer at the trail of money and political paybacks that are second nature within the Bush Family9s political practices.

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Is there a rating less than 1-Star?.......2007-08-29

1-Hour DVD, subjective analysis editorializing one man's view of the Bush family and their political ties, real and imagined. This Oliver Stone- wannabe-ish production lacks the polish and panache of Stone or even of notorious far-left Bush-basher, Michael Moore, both in production quality and investigative content..assuming that one buys what Moore is also peddling. Extreme liberals will love this and accept it as fact, sensible people will disregard most of it and accept the rest as American politics as usual. Republicans will ignore it, as they likely should. Nothing new is exposed here, no new light shed on topics that are now long-in-the-tooth in the twilight of the Bush administration's tenure. Far too much over-intellectualizing of alleged Bush family influence-peddling and not enough serious discussion of the fact that every American presidential administration MUST use influence..whether through finance or favoritism...in its dealings with corrupt, non-democratic regimes around the world if they want to get anything done. Influence is THE international capital universally recognized and worth investing. And by the way, if you think that NO DEMOCRAT would do such a thing, I've got some coastal property in Louisiana that I can sell you real cheap too...!! Just go back ONE administration to The Clintons, for the textbook on influence peddling. No one gets out of DC unscathed. Bush is no different. Don't waste your money on this particular video production. Find something with a little objectivity.

Palast is a National Treasure (for the U.K.).......2007-08-01

Get the news that corporate media tries to keep from you. This is a great DVD and well worth the price.

hurts to realize poppy bush a crook too; not just his sons.......2007-05-17

Finally, a chance to "see" Greg Palast (and his eccentric fedora), whom I read all the time. What poppy Bush and his mining company employers did in Tanzania to THEIR people is a national disgrace. I wonder, is that why they blew up our embassy??

Bush Familt Fortunes- The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.......2007-04-04

Told the truth and really will shoch the people of the United States. It should me put on National TV during prime time.

Not so long ago..........2007-03-29

...US got a fine president doing a fine job, but since he liked a b...j.. in the office from time to time, they prefered to replace him with one nerd who liked to f... the US and the whole world.

Why should anyone be concerned about some petty elections' misdemeanors, when concern should be about using (and maybe asking for) fabricated evidence so he could start a stupid war, next being the first terrorist in US by firing (or getting them fired) those who are trying to make some sense and getting things back on the right track (extreme right wing doesn't fit that description). Of course, since his grandfather made his fortune by helping Hitler's finances, he must have learned there what he was supposed to do.

Don't beat around the Bush, TRASH IT!!!! He deserved impeachment even SINCE HE WAS ELECTED THE FIRST TIME : WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????

Beach Boys - An American Band / Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

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Good Beach Boy History
I'd recommend "Endless Harmony" and "Smile" instead.
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Black and White
Endless Disharmony

Beach Boys - An American Band / Brian Wilson - I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Starring: Brian Wilson , Wendy Wilson (II) , Marilyn Wilson , Daniel Harrison , and Carnie Wilson
Director: Don Was , and Malcolm Leo
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Release Date: 2002-12-17

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A magnificent DVD pairing for Beach Boys fans, these two stylistically different films here pretty much represent the two sides of "America's Band." First up is The Beach Boys: An American Band, made at the height of their Reagan-era resurgence after then Interior Secretary James Watt banned them from performing at the nation's capitol on the 4th of July. A colorful, upbeat film, it doesn't entirely gloss over the more downbeat aspects of the Beach Boys saga (parental abuse, mental illness, uncomfortably tight pants, loads of drugs, and Charles Manson), though it does go out of its way to give the story a happy ending, despite the recent death of drummer Dennis Wilson and the group's complete creative standstill. However, what it lacks in perspective, it more than makes up for in priceless footage, including Smile-era studio outtakes, the unreleased 1967 concert in Hawaii, numerous TV appearances, and extensive interview footage from the mid-'70s.

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, on the other hand, goes more out of its way to show the long dark path of head Beach Boy Brian Wilson. While Wilson is now acknowledged as the Mozart of the late 20th century, director Don Was gives us a stark black-and-white portrait of a troubled artist still struggling to get his life back. His reminiscence of dad Murry Wilson's beatings is chilling, and Wilson is as comfortable as he'll ever be in front of the camera bragging up his drug use ("Cocaine... the works... put me in jail") and randomly quoting Arthur Koestler's Darkness at Noon. Through it all, Wilson comes across as a complete original, and if the reworkings of his classic songs don't quite match up to the originals, give the guy a break--he just wasn't made for these times. --Kristian St. Clair

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Good Beach Boy History.......2007-01-12

This was a truly interesting look at the Beach Boys. I enjoyed it very much.

I'd recommend "Endless Harmony" and "Smile" instead........2006-09-28

AMERICAN BAND

Simply because I've seen "An American Band" and think its a bad way-in to the Beach Boys simply because their studio recordings are immortal yet this documentary stubbornly opts every time for the live version where the BB's slaughter the delicate arrangements they weren't allowed to play in the studio (Brian had studio musicians do the parts in the band's peak era (circa All Summer Long-Pet Sounds, 1966). Many Americans may know the BB's as a great touring band - but I see no evidence of it. Mike Love's camping it up on stage also isn't likely to endear this doco to newcomers. Also, the footage is grainey

I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES (yet to see it, but I'm just saying Endless Harmony is a much more professionally done project with a bigger budjet, presents a more well-rounded portrait, instaed of just an onslaught of live BB murder.)

So my logic is that you shouldn't buy anything with "American Band" on it, and while you're going for "Endless Harmony" you may as well go for "Smile" as well, the DVD.

not bad.......2005-09-10

i baught both of these on vhs, a pretty good find. I must say, I just wasn't made for these times was great. a very interesting look into brian's life. i just hate how most documentries completely disregard what happened in the 80s/early 90s in regards to brians life. i know there wasn't much, but i would have liked to see it all. but still that was great. now, for an american band, that was ok. it wasnt as good as ijwmftt but it had some interesting footage. most of when brian was in the bed was interesting, however, it did get a bit tedious to hear only a little beach boys history. i would have liked more, but i guess thats what "endless harmony" is for. so i would recommend getting both thoes films. you get the good documentry, then the videos and rare footage, then you get brian's story, the brains behind the band. together it all makes for a great package for your beach boys fan, or your beginner.

Black and White.......2005-04-27

I think the beginning of all Beach Boys-ology begins with these two programs.

AN AMERICAN BAND

This gives you a good feel of the early and late phases of the band. Although it glosses over the 1970's and there is no mention of Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar (two black South Africans that appeared on Carl and The Passions, Holland, and the 73 Concert Album), this film gives you a baseline overview.

Yes, it is sanitized. But you don't expect them to mention in detail Denny's drug abuse and sex-cipades, and his connection to Charles Manson, now do you?

This films strength is the archival footage, pre-MTV videos, and the various concert variations on songs. I love the version of "In My Room," with the strings and the splitting room.

Admittedly, it is jerky and would stand for better editing. I'm thinking of the scene with Carl in the used car lot. Moreover, the changes from 1960's TV capture and the frosted video tape of 1985 can be hard on the eye.

But this is, after all, about the music and actually seeing they guys play. The Beatles had left-handed Paul as a counter point to Right-Handed John. The Beach Boys have a slat, with short Al, portly Carl, and Brian topping six feet. It makes for quite a visual presentation. Later, Mike Love would develop a type of eye-catching flashiness, even when rapping "Wipeout."

I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES

This is Brian Wilson, in black and white-literally and metaphorically. Brian, who does not interview well, opens himself up to probing. And he responds. The commentary by Tom Petty is fascinating-I would have loved to see Billy Corgan's comments, too. But he wasn't famous at the time.

You see Brian as a family man-ex-wife Marilyn, daughters Wendy and pre-gastronomy Carnie, and Carl and Audrey. Thank goodness they got both mom and brother on camera before they died.

The weirdest piece of trivia comes from Audrey. She mentions that Murray would get angry and then retreat into his bedroom and have his secretary schedule things form his bed. Weird, but this puts the "lying in bed like Brian Wilson" question in a new light.

The remakes are nothing spectacular, but it is fun to see and hear Brian and his two daughters, plus Carl, sing. Almost like the Osmonds.

Endless Disharmony.......2005-03-26

This set of two revealing perspectives on the Beach Boys has enough samples of their best music to be appealing to fans. It also uncovers glimpses of the inner turmoil that developed as Brian Wilson, their primary creative force, left touring and changed the focus of his talents from writing catchy tunes about surfing and girls to writing complex harmonic sequences with lyrics that told stories of lost innocence and finding one's soul.

The turning point came in 1966, when Wilson essentially replaced Mike Love with Van Dyke Parks as his primary lyricist collaborator after "Pet Sounds". After the resulting "Smile" project was abandoned due to internal strife, the Beach Boys minus Wilson re-invented themselves as primarily a nostalgia band, riding the crest of the wave that had formed under Brian's leadership, but whose new songs were weak imitations at best. Wilson himself never fully recovered from the demise of "Smile", although the recent successful reconstruction of this project has signified a partial recovery of his significant talents.

"An American Band" does its best to sugar-coat the conflicts, and has the look and feel of the "official story" of the band, like a 2 hour press conference in which the facts are sanitized. There are two pivotal moments in this video: one comes when squeaky-clean Bruce Johnston walks towards the camera looking like a televangelist, saying confidently with a straight face "We knew Brian was not going to be around [after "Smile"] but that we had to push on without him" (why?) The other highlight of the film is Brian's amazing solo performance of "Surf's Up" accompanying himself on the piano. "Surf's Up" expands the harmonic horizon beyond even "Good Vibrations", and is one of the most original, most beautiful, pop songs ever written. Brian's rendition is unintentionally heart-breaking; he is clearly exposing his fragile soul here on lyrics that are suggestive of innocence, a dark past, and a hope for redemption.

"Brian Wilson: I wasn't made for these times" is a biography of Brian Wilson, and is more detailed in its exploration of the Beach Boy turmoil. It is a little too long on talking heads, but also has good moments, including Brian's rendition of the story of "Good Vibrations" to eloquent tributes by Tom Petty and Linda Rondstat.

The other amazing revelation by watching these documentaries (especially if you watch them after you watch the Beatles Anthology) is the complete lack of character and wit displayed by the band members. Brian is the most interesting of the bunch, but his troubled past has rendered him humorless and incapable of displaying any evidence of wit. Carl looked like a nice guy, but again seems to take it all too seriously; Dennis played the part of a 1-dimensional sex toy, wound up and eventually wound down on substances; Al....can't think of anything to say about him... And Mike Love! He's just plain weird, will someone please tell him that he is not cool?

Buy this for the great music and for a fascinating glimpse into a famous dysfunctional band.

Johnny's Favorite Moments - The Best of the 60s & 70s

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Johnny Carson

Johnny's Favorite Moments - The Best of the 60s & 70s

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ASIN: B000LMPMQ4
Release Date: 2006-12-01

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Johnny Carson.......2007-09-10

A must for anyone who ever watched Johnny's show. Had us laughing out loud. I'd forgotten about all the animals and unusual guests he had on his show. I always loved the Tea Time movie skits and of course the Great Carnac.

Best of Barbara Mandrell & Mandrell Sisters Show [3 DVD Set]

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Best of Barbara Mandrell & Mandrell Sisters Show [3 DVD Set]
Starring: Truck Shackley and the Texas Critters , Alabama , Kenny Rogers , Dolly Parton , and Johnny Cash
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3 Disc Edition contains over 4 hours of great family entertainment! She's one of America's favorite entertainers. Now you can join Barbara Mandrell, her incredible sisters Louise and Irlene, as well as all their fabulous guests! Performance Highlights Include: Alabama Dolly Parton Kenny Rogers Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash Roy Rogers & Dale Evans John Schneider Bob Hope Marty Robbins Glen Campbell Ray Charles The Statler Brothers Charlie Daniels Band Ray Stevens B.J. Thomas Chang

Best of the Muppet Show - Bob Hope / Dom DeLuise / George Burns

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Great shows -- forget the extras
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Best of the Muppet Show - Bob Hope / Dom DeLuise / George Burns
Starring: Jim Henson , Frank Oz , Jerry Nelson , Dave Goelz , and Eren Ozker
Director: Philip Casson , and Peter Harris
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Release Date: 2004-02-03

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Fans of Golden Age comedy are in good hands with this trio of Muppet Show episodes. Special guest George Burns sings old vaudeville numbers and dusts off vintage one-liners, all while Rowlf the dog (voice by Jim Henson) accompanies on piano. The legendary comedian also dresses down sleazy gossip columnist Fleet Scribbler after the latter presses Burns for details about Miss Piggy's private life. Dom DeLuise hosts an energetic show full of pratfalls, particularly in a hysterical sketch set among the fuzzy, babbling inhabitants of Planet Koozebane. There's also high drama when DeLuise grows incensed over Piggy's legion of admirers; their growing numbers force her to dress in the star's changing room, resulting in an epic exchange of ego-driven insults. Finally, Bob Hope finds Kermit stealing some of his oldest jokes, but later trades quips with a horse during a "Don't Fence Me In" number. --Tom Keogh

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Great shows -- forget the extras.......2004-04-28

These are three of the best "Muppet Show"s on DVD yet. The "extras" are not accessible via the main menu -- you must go into the individual episodes to find them, although there's not much there worth watching.

Help.......2004-03-27

Can somebody write a review of this DVD for me? I am a Muppet fan but only like the best of the best. I have been back here many times to check for reviews but have none. It would be much appreciated.
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Greg Garrison Presents The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show - Volume 5 (Five)

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Greg Garrison Presents The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show - Volume 5 (Five)
Starring: Bob Hope , Johnny Carson , Jack Klugman , Ruth Buzzi , and Howard Cosell
Director: Greg Garrison
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The Best of the Dean Martin Shows, assembled by producer-director Greg Garrison, contains exclusive footage from the popular Variety Show series. Included in this irrestible blend of classic entertainment are many of Dean's celebrity guests over the years, including: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Jack Klugman, Howard Cosell, Dennis Weaver, Johnny Carson, Ruth Buzzi, John Wayne

America's Favorite Funnyman: Highlights From the Best of Bob Hope

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America's Favorite Funnyman: Highlights From the Best of Bob Hope
Starring: Bob Hope , Redd Foxx , Bing Crosby , Jimmy Durante , and Jimmy Durnate
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Release Date: 2006-07-24

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With the longest running series in television history, Bob Hope defined superstar entertainment for a generation as America's Funnyman. His guestlist always included Hollywood's biggest stars, best comics, legendary singers, sports heros and American heroes. Featuring nostalgic highlights from five decades of the Bob Hope Special, this hilarious video captures classic comedy momentswith Bing Crosby, John Wayne, George Burns, Barbara Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson, Brooke Shields, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Loni Anderson, Jonathan Winters, Jack Benny, Angie Dickinson, Jimmy Durante, Redd Foxx, Raquel Welch and many more

Best Of Bob Hope (Road To Bali / My Favorite Brunette)

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Best Of Bob Hope (Road To Bali / My Favorite Brunette)
Starring: Bob Hope
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Release Date: 2001-07-01

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2 Great Movies on 1 DVD. Star Power, Exciting Genre with Extras on each DVD.

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The Best of the Muppet Show (3-Pack)

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Muppet Show 3 PACK DVD episodes DVD (1) Special guest George Burns sings old vaudeville numbers and dusts off vintage one-liners, all while Rowlf the dog (voice by Jim Henson) accompanies on piano. The legendary comedian also dresses down sleazy gossip columnist Fleet Scribbler after the latter presses Burns for details about Miss Piggy's private life. Dom DeLuise hosts an energetic show full of pratfalls, particularly in a hysterical sketch set among the fuzzy, babbling inhabitants of Planet Koozebane. There's also high drama when DeLuise grows incensed over Piggy's legion of admirers; their growing numbers force her to dress in the star's changing room, resulting in an epic exchange of ego-driven insults. Finally, Bob Hope finds Kermit stealing some of his oldest jokes, but later trades quips with a horse during a "Don't Fence Me In" number. DVD (2) Diana Ross, Brooke Shields, and Rudolph Nureyev dance, sing, and banter in this trio of episodes from television's The Muppet Show (1976-1981). (3) DVD The emphasis is on music in this lively minicollection of episodes from The Muppet Show, but that doesn't mean the late Jim Henson's creative genius goes on holiday. Linda Ronstadt, at the height of her popularity in 1976, belts out her hit "Blue Bayou," though accompanied by Henson's delightful swamp critters. Gentle eco-warrior John Denver has no shortage of lovely nature songs, yet nothing tempers the rage of Miss Piggy, forced to share Kermit with Denver on a camping trip. In a classic Muppet showstopper, this DVD includes Harry Belafonte joined in a Guinea folk song by breathtaking African masks, which move and sing in a moment of true television magic. Brian Henson (Jim's son) introduces all three episodes with some shared memories; the most touching includes footage of Belafonte singing that same Guinea song, years later, at a joyful memorial for Jim. A Must have 3 great DVD with 9 shows on them.

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