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Real Andy Kaufman, TheReal Andy Kaufman, The (1979)
Feat. Andy Kaufman
Rare footage of a live performance and backstage interview from manic–surrealist comic Andy Kaufman, later memorialised in MAN ON THE…
Real LifeReal Life (1979) Aro Favourite
Dir. Albert Brooks
Feat. Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain
The genius of Albert Brooks debuted in this hilarious, razor–sharp blueprint for the media monster we now know as Reality TV. Convincing an…
Richard Pryor - Live in ConcertRichard Pryor - Live in Concert (1979) Recommended
Dir. Jeff Margolis
Feat. Richard Pryor
The ground breaking black comedian at his finest ‘standup’ moment – picking up the tradition of Lenny Bruce and stretching it into raunchy,…
Rock 'n' Roll High SchoolRock 'n' Roll High School (1979) Aro Favourite
Dir. Alan Arkush
Feat. P.J. Soles, Vince Van Patten, Clint Howard
Pop–crazy student and 'Ramones' no. 1 fan, Riff Randell (PJ Soles) fights for her right to party against dragonlady principal Togar (Mary…
Secret Policeman's Ball, TheSecret Policeman's Ball, The (1979)
Feat. John Cleese, Michael Palin, Peter Cook
The third in the series of Amnesty International charity gigs and first 'Ball' featuring a series of Britain's finest comedians and musicians. Apart…
Starting OverStarting Over (1979) Aro Favourite
Dir. Alan J. Pakula
Feat. Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen
James L. Brooks scripted this classic breakup comedy with Burt Reynolds and Jill Clayburgh (fresh off AN UNMARRIED WOMAN) as divorcees trying to get…
That Sinking FeelingThat Sinking Feeling (1979) Recommended
Dir. Bill Forsyth
Feat. John Hughes
The Bill Forsyth (LOCAL HERO) ‘touch’ for gentle, ironic comedy, is fully evident in this first feature. Chronicling a small–scale scam…
To the Manor Born (TV Series)To the Manor Born (TV Series) (1979-1981)
Feat. Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles
Fondly remembered British comedy series in which the recently widowed Audrey Forbes–Hamilton (Keith) finds she has to relinquish her stately…
Unidentified Flying OddballUnidentified Flying Oddball (The Spaceman and King Arthur) (1979)
Dir. Russ Mayberry
Feat. Dennis Dugan, Kenneth More, Jim Dale
A lighthearted and updated Disney version of Mark Twain's comic novel 'Connecticut Yankee'. Here an astronaut and his robot pal do the timewarp and…
Victor Borge - In Concert and EncoreVictor Borge - In Concert and Encore (1979)
Humorist and piano recitalist Victor Borge demonstrates his indelible musical wit in this 1979 concert recorded live in London with accompanying…

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