Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983)

"Likely Stories" was one Pay-TV's first original comedy programs. The one-hour shows were a mixed-bag of short films, videos, and animation that helped define the cutting-edge of today's ... See full summary »

Directors:

Peter Bonerz, David Jablin

Writers:

Michael Barrie, Danny DeVito (segment)

Stars:

Angela Aames, Lillian Adams, Peter Brocco

Cast

Credited cast:
Angela Aames	...	Mimi Vanderveen
Lillian Adams	...	Big Laugh Lady (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Peter Brocco	...	Pool Hall Pops (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Robert Costanzo	...	Sal (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Tony Danza	...	Jersey Cop #1 (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Ellen Gerstein	...	Turtle Head Story Lady (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Howard Hesseman	...	Seymour Z. Fishko
John Megna	...	Lou (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
John Ratzenberger	...	Jersey Cop #2 (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Bruno the Ice Cream Guy (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Joe Silver	...	J.J. Glucksman (1983)
Frank Sivero	...	Dom (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
Charlie Stavola	...	Russ (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")
George Wendt	...	Wary Witness (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening")

Storyline

"Likely Stories" was one Pay-TV's first original comedy programs. The one-hour shows were a mixed-bag of short films, videos, and animation that helped define the cutting-edge of today's no-holds- barred cable comedy programming. Each episode was chock-full of notable comedy stars eager to dabble in pay-cable's new found freedoms. The programs also featured the some of the earliest directing efforts of many of today's hottest filmmakers. Danny DeVito, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer are among the comedy stars who directed and appeared in short films for this unique anthology series.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1983 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Imagination Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color