|
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (TV 2002)The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network. Director:Maureen MuldaurWriter:Maureen Muldaur |
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (TV 2002)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Photos
Edit
Cast
| Credited cast: | |||
| Joan Baez | ... |
Herself
|
|
| Jack Benny | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
|
|
 |
David F. Bianculli | ... |
Himself - Interviewee
(as David Bianculli)
|
|
|
Allan Blye | ... |
Himself - Interviewee
|
| George Burns | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
|
|
| Bette Davis | ... |
Herself
(archive footage)
|
|
|
|
Leigh French | ... |
Herself
|
|
|
Nicholas Johnson | ... |
Himself (interviewee)
|
|
|
Perry Lafferty | ... |
Himself - Interviewee
|
| Bill Maher | ... |
Himself
|
|
|
|
Nancy Nolan | ... |
Herself - Interviewee
|
| Pat Paulsen | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
|
|
|
|
Ken Paulson | ... |
Himself - Interviewee
|
| Rob Reiner | ... |
Himself
|
|
| Pete Seeger | ... |
Himself
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour started out as a typical comedy/variety program. When the show began (and continued) to use humor/satire to criticize America's involvement in the Vietnam War, CBS network censors and executives were, to say the least, nervous. This Bravo cable channel documentary tells what happened behind the scenes at the network, how the people involved were affected, and why the show was ultimately cancelled. Many of those who were involved directly with the show are interviewed, including performers, writers, and former CBS executives. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>
Genres:
DocumentaryParents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 December 2002 (USA) See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
All I have to say is that it was great finally hearing what really happened in the case of The Smothers Brothers. Seeing the Bros and their controversial guests talking about what happened was a treat.
As for the DVD, it would have been a good idea (as an extra feature) to include all the controversial sketches in their entirety. I understand using clips in the documentary so that the pace will not be hampered, but extra footage of the full sketches as a bonus would have been good.
Watch for Dick's reaction when Tommy talks about lighting up a joint.