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1.Last Remake of Beau Geste starring: Ann-Margret, Philip Bollard, Ted Cassidy, Sinéad Cusack, Henry Gibson March 12, 1992
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I wish they'd do this one on DVD, because MArty takes the classic Legion Etrangre film (Gary Cooper 1939) and trashes it the way Mel Brooks did "Blazing Saddles" on the Western Genre..... Marty Feldman is a fogotten comic in the vein of Laurel and Hardy or Buster Keaton... When he plays second fiddle.... you laugh a lot!!!!!! DO IT IN DVD......PLEASE!!!

2.Monty Python's Life of Brian starring: Terence Bayler, Peter Brett, John Case, Graham Chapman, John Cleese September 10, 1997
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A lot has been said and do not wish to repeat it. In my mind this is by far the most complete and timeless of the Monty Python classics ... I personally love The Meaning of Life but it resonates mostly with those coming of age in the 70s and early 80s as many of the topics were current then (sex education, antiwar sentiment etc). Life of Brian will never lose its appeal but it requires a copy with English subtitles even for native English speakers to catch all the brilliance. It is moreover an essential piece of work in bringing about religious understanding and tolerance. Whether you are a believer or not it is healthy in a free society to challenge the very institutions they are built on and remind us all not to take anything too seriously. Those who find it offensive ... Read More

3.Disney's DTV: Golden Oldies starring: The Supremes, Spike Jones, Louis Prima, Marvin Gaye, Annette Funicello
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I used to watch this constantly when I was a kid, and would recommend it to any parent. The classic animation infused with the timeless music is a wonderful way to entertain a kid for endless hours (as my parents quickly found out). To this day, when I hear "Baby Love" by the Supremes I think of Dumbo, and "When I Grow Up to Be a Man" by The Beachboys, I think of Donald Duck and his nephews racing around in a 60's era sports car. Its hard to tell by the cover but this movie is a real gem that I can say for certain, from my own experience, is an invaluble addition to any parents movie collection.

4.Monty Python's Life of Brian (Widescreen Edition) starring: Terence Bayler, Peter Brett, John Case, Graham Chapman, John Cleese April 27, 1999
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A lot has been said and do not wish to repeat it. In my mind this is by far the most complete and timeless of the Monty Python classics ... I personally love The Meaning of Life but it resonates mostly with those coming of age in the 70s and early 80s as many of the topics were current then (sex education, antiwar sentiment etc). Life of Brian will never lose its appeal but it requires a copy with English subtitles even for native English speakers to catch all the brilliance. It is moreover an essential piece of work in bringing about religious understanding and tolerance. Whether you are a believer or not it is healthy in a free society to challenge the very institutions they are built on and remind us all not to take anything too seriously. Those who find it offensive are ... Read More

5.Best of Spike Jones - Volume 1 starring: Spike Jones, Helen Grayco, Earl Bennett, Freddy Morgan, George Rock directed by: Bud Yorkin August 08, 1991
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This one (Vol. 1) contains: 1. The Evolution of Music 2. Farandole 3. William Tell Overture featuring Doodles Weaver (and providing glimpses of the immortal "Beetlebaum") 4. I'm in the Mood for Love 5. Minka 6. The Poet and the Peasant 7. Girl Musician Medley: a. It's Tough to be a Girl Musician b. 12 Street Rag c. Sugar Blues d. He's Funny That Way e. Wild Wild Women 8. Spike Jones Hits Medley: a. I'm Captain of the Space Ship b. Chloe c. Holiday for Strings d. You Always Hurt the One You Love e. Cocktails for Two

6.Best of Spike Jones, Vol. 4 starring: Spike Jones November 11, 1998
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"A Musical Wreck-we-um!" Amazon didn't bother to list the tunes. Here they are: Evolution Of Music (opens all four tapes) Sabre Dance Yes Sir That's My Baby (feat. Freddy Morgan) Flight of the Bumblebee Yankee Doddle Dandy (feat. Billy Barty as George M. Cohan...) I Don't Know Why Linger Awhile Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter The Foreign Legion All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth (feat. George Rock) Black & Blue Danube Waltz McNamara's Band 12th Street Rag Secret Love (feat. Perez Prado) Our Thanks To YOU (closes all four tapes) Once again, not quite up there with 1 and 2, but if you like those you'll be back for more. BTW, All tapes are B&W, from Jones' TV show in the early 50s, but really ... Read More

7.The Best of Spike Jones, Vol. 3 starring: Spike Jones August 08, 1991
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Not quite up there with 1 and 2, but if you liked those you'll want this sooner or later. Amazon doesn't list the numbers, so here they are: Cold Cold Heart I'm Getting Sentmental Over You Cocktails for Two (Feat. Hugh Herbert, Helen Grayco, Spike Jones, Jr., and Lauritz Melchior) That Old Black Magic (Feat. Billy Barty) Pop Goes the Weasel The Typewriter Song (Feat. Billy Barty as Liberace) (!) Ricochet Romance (Feat. George Rock) Love in Bloom (Feat. Zasu Pitts) Changing Partners Bye Bye Blackbird (feat. Howdy Doody, Buffalo Bob Smith, and Clarabell) The "Older Than Dust" Medley Same hysteria you've come to expect...!

8.Unknown Marx Brothers starring: Harpo Marx, Zeppo Marx, Leslie Nielsen, Steve Allen, Jack Benny directed by: David Leaf February 15, 1996
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This DVD was awsome... it told the whole lives of the Marx brothers! The only thing that I would change, would be to talk more about Zeppo. He was apart of the Marx bros too and it would have been nice to hear more about his life! It's not the same without Zeppo! But otherwise it's a great DVD!

9.The Best of Spike Jones, Vol. 2 starring: Spike Jones, Helen Grayco, Earl Bennett, Freddy Morgan, George Rock directed by: Bud Yorkin August 08, 1991
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Evolution of Music Persian Market Melody Cry - Featuring Sir Frederick Gas Sock Myself in the Chin - Featuring Peter James Melody in F Hotcha Cornya Goin' Down South San Stranger in Paradise - Featuring Peter James Life's Not So Bad in Prison - Feat. Eddy Arnold, Joe Besser Holiday for Strings That's AMore Indian Love Call - Feat. Mimi Benzell and Freddie Morgan GREAT, esp. Stranger in Paradise and Indian Love Call must be seen to be believed -- and even THEN you won't believe it! The usual sight gags and silly slapstick; more skits than the first vol. Enjoy!

10.The Great McGonagall starring: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Julia Foster, John Bluthal, Victor Spinetti directed by: Joseph McGrath May 22, 2001
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The joke is that William McGonagall, famous still today for being the world's worst poet, was actually a not unsuccessful comedian. His humour was peculiarly Scottish, and might best be described as pawky. Instead of rotting away as an unemployed weaver, he made a decent living as a rotten versifier --- and declamatory tragedian. People flocked to hear his recitals because they were so famous for being so awful, and McGonagall cried his way to the bank. The real joke was on those who didn't get the joke. The same applies to this film. In one sense it's abysmal, but that's the point. Most of Spike's work is like this. At the same time he was the author of what the London Times recently called the funniest joke ever written. Still, I can't quite give this supremely barmy performance 5 stars.

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