Legends of Comedy (TV 1992)

Here are many of the greatest hits, finest performances and rarities of more than 50 legends of comedy, from vaudeville to video. Each major talent is showcased in their own segment. ... See full summary »

Writer:

Gary Theroux

Stars:

Bud Abbott, Gracie Allen, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Cast

Credited cast:
Bud Abbott	...	(archive footage)
Gracie Allen	...	(archive footage)
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle	...	(archive footage)
Lucille Ball	...	(archive footage)
Jack Benny	...	(archive footage)
Edgar Bergen	...	(archive footage)
Milton Berle	...	(archive footage)
Victor Borge	...	(archive footage)
George Burns	...	(archive footage)
Sid Caesar	...	(archive footage)
Eddie Cantor	...	(archive footage)
Charles Chaplin	...	(archive footage)
Charley Chase	...	(archive footage)
Lou Costello	...	(archive footage)
Bing Crosby	...	(archive footage)

Storyline

Here are many of the greatest hits, finest performances and rarities of more than 50 legends of comedy, from vaudeville to video. Each major talent is showcased in their own segment. Followed by the sound era with musical interludes! Then it's on to the golden age of television and a whole lot more.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1992 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charles Grinker Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

165 min

Color:

Color (some sequences)

Did You Know?

Trivia

When first broadcast as part of the Disney Channel's ongoing "Sunday Night Showcase," "Legends of Comedy" became the series' highest-rated presentation. When repeated several months later, the rebroadcast became the series' second highest-rated offering.

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