David Steinberg
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present, with interviews conducted by the author." --publisher.
Steinberg, a comic instation himself, provide a personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present. From the historic greats to the greats of right now, Steinberg makes clear why he loves comedy and the comedians who have been by his side in his work, and in his life, for more than sixty years. -- adapted from jacket
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Kevin Shepherd has gotten away with lying his entire life, but when scheming producer Larry Wolf steals Kevin's idea for a hot new video game, the tables get turned. Kevin realizes he's met his match, a Bigger Fatter Liar, when Wolf refuses to admit the truth. Kevin declares, 'Game On,' as he and his best friend Becca stop at nothing to get Wolf to tell the truth, plotting a series of devious pranks to set the record straight." --
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
David Steinberg was raised in Winnipeg, Canada, by parents who expected little from him. And no wonder. Instead of studying Talmud in order to become a rabbi, he chose to major in Martin and Lewis with a minor in basketball. As David imagines the story of his life (since his success otherwise makes no sense), God one day spotted him on the playground and decided that this young man with no ambition could go far with His help. Sure enough, God soon...
Publisher
Universal Studios
Language
English
Description
The guys have just finished their freshman year of college and are now ready to take on conquering the summer. After renting a summer house at the beach to live in, the guys have to take on a job in order to pay for the house and all the beer they can drink. At the end of the summer they want to have a party to beat all parties.
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Going berserk: John Bourgignon is a limo driver who is engaged to Nancy Reese. Her father is Congressman Ed Reese. He is running for president and crusading against cult leader Sun Yi. Misadventure and intrigue stalk John and Nancy's path to the altar.
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Adaptation of an acclaimed one-character Broadway show that blends humor with poignancy in telling the story of a son who created a list of things worth living for, all in an attempt to raise the spirits of his chronically depressed mother. Includes audience participation elements.
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"Larry David has a pretty good life. Pretty, pretty good. He has understanding friends, a tolerant wife, and his plans for the afterlife all plotted out. See Larry take in a family of Blacks, make a generous donation, pay his respects to the dead, and befriend the handicapped. Is Larry David the most magnanimous man we know...or the most misunderstood?" -Container
13) Transgeneration
Publisher
Docurama
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Follows four American college students as they prepare for gender reassignment. They discuss their lives, their hopes and setbacks, and deal with varying reactions from family and friends.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Frank Collins suffers from writer's block, he decides to start a day care for his father-in-law (Danny Trejo) and other seniors as a way to make quick cash, while giving him time to still work on his next book. Eventually getting a small group to care for, Frank soon learns that these are not your typical seniors and they cannot easily be corralled." --
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Insightful and often hilarious, it surveys the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borscht Belt to the present, ultimately exploring not just ethnicity in the entertainment industry, but also the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish. Popular comedians from the past and present provide an abundance of surprising opinions and witty humor.
Publisher
Time Life
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A once-in-a-generation innovator, changing the game and inspiring everyone who came after him, Richard's intimate storytelling made the world feel like we knew him and loved him. Richard Pryor lived his life out loud, sharing the pain of the lowest lows and dazzling us from the highest heights. There's simply never been a comedian like Richard: genius, outrageously funny, and perfectly human.
18) Girls' rules
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Annie and her girlfriends are ready for their senior year and have made a pact to go after what they want. When Grant, the hot new boy, transfers to East Great Falls High all bets are off as each of the girls have their own agendas in getting to know him better." --
19) Funny about love
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Duffy Bergman is a political cartoonist who falls in love with the much younger Meg during a book-signing session. Once married, the clash of careers arises, Meg wants to continue working as a chef in New York, while Duffy would prefer to think about starting a family. When it seems that Meg may be incapable of bearing children, Duffy impregnates earthy college coed Daphne.
