Documentary
Shari Lewis was a dancer, singer, and magician but is best known as the ventriloquist behind sock puppets Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy and, of course, Lamb Chop. This lively doc charts the life, loves, and career hits and misses of this spunky perfectionist, who forever changed the face of children’s television.
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VHS Revolution
Warren Oates: Across the Border
This is CEEFAX
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Disclosure
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story
imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me
Exporting Raymond
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Milen
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
The Story of Soaps
An American Family at 50
Lucy and Desi
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Synonymous With
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2021
A student's increasingly intimate line of questioning causes his interview with a local horror host to take a vulnerable turn.VHS Revolution
IMDB 6.3 | Aug , 2017
Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.Warren Oates: Across the Border
IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 1993
A retrospective of the work of the late actor Warren Oates, with clips from his films and interviews with cast and crew members who worked with him.This is CEEFAX
IMDB 0 | Jul , 1975
A look-behind-the-scenes at a television development that could be in everyone's home in just a few years' time. Reporter Angela Rippon tells the story of CEEFAX - the BBC's latest form of broadcasting. She visits Kingswood Warren where BBC Research Department 'boffins' developed it; and looks at some of its uses: News, weather, travel, sports results, farm prices and business information.Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
IMDB 7.4 | Apr , 2021
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.Disclosure
IMDB 7.8 | Jun , 2020
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2004
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.NBC 75th Anniversary Special
IMDB 10 | May , 2002
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
IMDB 4.5 | Oct , 2008
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story
IMDB 6.6 | Nov , 2018
A journey behind the scenes of the Nickelodeon television network to chronicle its unprecedented success, from its humble origins as a small local channel to its status as an international phenomenon that helped shape an entire generation of children.imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me
IMDB 10 | Dec , 2023
imagine... follows celebrated British TV writer Russell T Davies as he prepares to return as the showrunner of Doctor Who – with two Doctors and bigger ambitions.Exporting Raymond
IMDB 6.8 | Apr , 2011
A documentary on Phil Rosenthal's experiences during the making of "Voroniny," the Russian-language version of "Everybody Loves Raymond".What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2018
A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
IMDB 0 | May , 2007
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2011
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.Milen
IMDB 10 | Feb , 2025
The documentary film follows the life and career of Milen Tsvetkov against the backdrop of historical events in Bulgaria that have transformed journalism and the media market in the country since 1989.Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
IMDB 8 | Feb , 2005
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.The Story of Soaps
IMDB 7 | May , 2020
This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic, impactful genre.An American Family at 50
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2024
TV special revisiting the documentary series that became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. Examines the enduring significance of the series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California.Lucy and Desi
IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 2022
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.