Summary: Still considered iconic for their live performances from Studio 8H in New York, the original cast set the tone for years to follow with their irreverent, edgy humor. They combined anti-establishment political satire with rock-and-roll attitude for a show that spoke to the youth of the 1970s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SATSummary: The single-camera series is inspired by Jim Gaffigan's real life, exploring one man's struggle in New York City to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite. Ashley Williams co-stars in The Jim Gaffigan Show as Jim's wife, and cult comedy favorites Adam Goldberg and Michael Ian Black also star as Jim's best friend and his wife's meddling confidante,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV JIMSummary: Inspired by Jim Gaffigan's real life, It explores one man's struggle to find balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV JIMSummary: It's the height of the swinging 60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool but there's got to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town, right? She wants to be someone. The bright lights of London are calling, and our determined hero sets off to find out who that someone is. The London she encounters is not as quite as swinging as the one she'd read about and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedy diva, needs to maintain relevance: the head of the casino where she performs wants to pare down her performance dates. Ava is a Gen Z comedy writer who is unable to find work due to being fired from her job over an insensitive tweet. The two reluctantly team up to freshen up Deborah's material and learn to respect each other's differences.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Explores the struggles of 'making it big' in the 1970's L.A. comedy scene. Every night, a group of young, up-and-coming comedians waits their turn to perform at Goldie's, the hottest stand-up club in Hollywood. But first they'll have to win over club owner Goldie, who rules the Sunset Strip with an iron fist. For them, stand-up is a drug and they're willing to sacrifice everything to get their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2018
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV IMSummary: The road to fame is filled with setbacks, personal demons, and failure, but for those who keep going, the journey is worth it. Oscar-winner Melissa Leo and Ari Graynor star in this character-driven drama series about a group of ambitious up-and-comers struggling to find success in Hollywood.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV I'MClement, Jemaine
Summary: A folk music/comedy duo from New Zealand try to make it big in New York City.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HBO Home Video 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Follows the everyday trials of single dad Louie as he struggles to raise his kids, advance his career, and somehow get some action in the meantime. Facing one bummer after another, Louie takes on inattentive crowds, insane relatives, and a hair-raising U.S.O. tour of Afghanistan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2012
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV LOUSummary: Cheri's peppy, energetic style always made her characters on SNL hilarious to watch. From physical comedy as Ariana the cheerleader, to impressions of Barbara Walters and Judge Judy, to wacky Rita, she made audiences laugh till they cried.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Pictures 2006
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD SATSummary: Loaded with Jimmy's most memorable moments and sketches and includes Jimmy with Mick Jagger, Jarret's Room, Jeopardy with Jimmy impersonating Adam Sandler, Impressions Montage, and Weekend Update Montage.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan Home Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SATSummary: Presents 20 episodes of the Saturday Night Live's third season on NBC (1977-1978).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SATSummary: Fresh off of his two-month college comedy tour, Pete returns to New York City with newfound confidence in his comedic abilities. While growing more assured, he continues to struggle over what he really wants out of comedy and how to find a happy balance between his old, faith-based self and the new, more ambitious comic he's becoming.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV CRASummary: Features hours of hilarious sketches, memorable skits from the original Season 4 cast, and all the original musical performances.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SATSummary: Multiple Emmy Award winner Jean Smart stars as a legendary Las Vegas comedian who is forced to hire an ambitious young writer. These two talented comedic voices from different generations form an unlikely bond in this new comedy from "Broad City" alums Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky and Emmy Award winning executive producer Michael Schur.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022