Carol Burnett – MRQE

Friendly Fire (TV)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by “friendly fire.” Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son’s death are the subject of this true account film.

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (TV)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barsons documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

A Bing Crosby Christmas (V)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The program on this DVD is basically a retrospective produced in the early 1990s for public television that was originally called «A Bing Crosby Christmas: Just Like the Ones You Used to Know» that was narrated by Gene Kelly and hosted by Bing’s widow, Kathryn Crosby. The program itself features clips from fifteen of Bing’s classic television specials, concentrating on the period from the early 1960s onwards when he included Kathryn and their three children in the programs.

Seasons of the Heart (TV)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

After her own daughter abandons her child, an ambitious and orderly publisher has little choice but to raise the grandchild as her own.

Once Upon a Mattress (TV)

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along. When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred (“Fred” to her friends).

Putting It Together (TV)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An all-star cast performs the music of one of the greatest composers of our time… Stephen Sondheim. Anxiously anticipated by the myriad fans of the legendary composer, Putting It Together marked the return of Carol Burnett to the Broadway musical stage for the first time in over 35 years. Stephen Sondheim has won a record seven Tony Awards for his songwriting, and the Pulitzer Prize for Sunday in the Park with George. His Broadway smash shows and movies include Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Dick Tracy, and West Side Story. This Cameron Mackintosh stage production was captured live in performance during its Broadway run and recorded in high definition with a widescreen format using ten cameras and over 40 microphones.

The Carol Burnett Show: Let’s Bump Up the Lights (TV)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

For 11 smash hit seasons Carol’s cry, “Let’s Bump up the Lights!” was the signal for something unexpected to begin. Now you can enjoy a sensational hour of spontaneous moments captured in the lengendary Question and Answer segment of every Carol Burnett Show. Here Carol Burnett and her incredibly talented cast of Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway and Lyle Waggoner are reunited before a live audience to relive, recount and remember their favorite moments from interacting with the show’s studio audiences.

Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Following Karen Carpenter’s meteoric climb to stardom in the 1970s and the little-known anorexia nervosa diagnosis that resulted in her untimely death.

Lucy and Desi

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.

Dean Martin: King of Cool

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martins varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martins enduring mystique.