The Golden Age Of Comedy

Through the Golden Ages: The History of Chess is an animated film that explores the ancient game from its origins in India as it spread across Persia to its adoption in the Middle East, and its migration into Europe and around the world. Chess is a game that is surrounded in mystique and intrigue, and where its champions are hailed as society's brightest and most intelligent. Through wars, chess has both been spread and adopted by the conquerors, each empire influencing the game and being influenced by it, whilst attaching it to bold symbolism. For Harun Al Rashid’s empire, chess reflected the teachings of Islam and its emphasis on intellect over luck. For the mighty Queen Isabella of Spain, co-sponsor of Christopher Columbus’ voyage that discovered America, the game evolved to reflect her ruthless power. For the U.S.A. and Soviet Union, the Championship between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky became a proxy battle in the midst of the Cold War.

Documentary following the Scottish Pirate-Metal band Alestorm as they venture into the studio to record their 4th album, "Sunset of the Golden Age"

The DVD companion to the museum exhibition "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" walks through the entire exhibition, up close and in great detail. Looking beyond the shimmering gold and beautiful treasures, come face to face with Tutankhamun’s contemporaries, see and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived, and learn how his short reign changed history.

Hail Sid Caesar! The Golden Age of Comedy is a must see for all fans of Sid Caesar and television comedies. The DVD shows how Sid assembled a team of comedy writers for his shows - Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. I was blown away by the list of talent that contributed. Names such as Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, and Larry Gelbart. The story is told by Rob Reiner, and profiles Sid Caesar and the effects success had on him. It tells the amazing story of what it was like to write, produce, direct and perform in a live show every Saturday night, for seven years. The DVD features digitally restored kinescopes, rare photos, personal memorabilia and recent interviews with the writers, Sid Caesar, Nanette Fabray, Caesar Florence, Drew Carey and Joel Siegel. It is a wonderful history lesson in television in a mere 90 minutes.

Oscar-winning artist and costume designer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Tim Yip turns his lens on a dream of East London, bringing together iconic artists like Gilbert and George, Vivienne Westwood, Jonny Woo, Pandemonia, Andrew Logan, and Daniel Lismore. Part two of Tim Yip’s bold and innovative examination of East London creativity continues its journey along the byways of artistic and social change with a host of colourful and immensely creative characters. The city is changing, but then so is the world. How can we imagine things differently?

Celebrate an era when Britain ruled the roads in this fascinating journey. Glorious footage shows a cavalcade of the best of British, from the prestige of Rolls Royce to the practicality of Dagenham’s Fords. We are treated to wonderful close-ups of perfectly maintained and lovingly restored classics still running today, as well as archive footage of iconic machines in action on road and track in their heyday. From design workshops and factory floors to race circuit and modern day parades, this is an essential guide to the most important vehicles in British automotive history.

Reminiscences and explanations by Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Bob Clampett, and voice artist Mel Blanc, illustrated by many excerpts from their work.

Kim Novak never dreamed on being a star, but she became one. Most famous for her enigmatic performance in Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), the Chicago-born actress never quite fitted into the Hollywood mould and wanted to do things her own way.

From the MG Midget, much loved by American GIs, through to the more affordable Austin Healey 'frog-eye' Sprite and the E-Type Jaguar, seen by many as the ultimate sports car, this is a tale of how, for a brief time, Britain was home to two-seater heaven.

Some of the greatest jazz legends of all time shine in this collection of vintage performance footage culled from the vaults of major Hollywood studios and presented for your enjoyment. Highlights include Cab Calloway's "Smokey Joe," Duke Ellington's "Stormy Weather," Louis Armstrong's "That's Why They Call Me Shine," the Mills Brothers' "I Ain't Got Nobody" and the Dorsey Brothers' "John Silver."

For nearly two hundred years now, White scholars have removed Black people from Egypt, Egypt from Africa and Africa from world history. They have always taught that Egypt is in the Near East, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and even the Fertile Crescent. They have never informed the world that Egypt is and always has been on the Continent of Africa. While White publishers controlled everything written and taught about Africa - - and often published books stating that the Ancient Egyptians were White - - no one, except Black people, complained. However, since Black people began publishing their own work and using the internet to tell our story, suddenly everyone is interested in setting Black people straight by insisting that the Ancient Egyptians were neither Black nor white, but Arabs, like the Arabs of today.

Academician and piano expert David Dubal narrates this absorbing documentary chronicling the instrument's history and featuring some of the 20th century's finest pianists via archival film clips. Among the keyboard virtuosos are Vladimir Horowitz, Claudio Arrau, Van Cliburn and Glenn Gould. Extras include Arrau's 1983 performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 4, accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra under maestro Riccardo Muti.

The history of pre-digital television children's programming.

The hugely popular live American television plays of the 1950s have become the stuff of legend. Combining elements of theater, radio, and filmmaking, they were produced at a moment when TV technology was growing more mobile and art was being made accessible to a newly suburban postwar demographic. These astonishingly choreographed, brilliantly acted, and socially progressive “teleplays” constituted an artistic high for the medium, bringing Broadway-quality drama to all of America. The award-winning programs included in this box set—originally curated for PBS in the early 1980s as the series The Golden Age of Television, featuring recollections from key cast and crew members—were conceived by such up-and-comers as Rod Serling and John Frankenheimer and star the likes of Paul Newman, Mickey Rooney, Rod Steiger, Julie Harris, and Piper Laurie.

Let's learn about the bus!

Ticket to Write : The Golden Age of Rock Music Journalism is a fascinating look at the musical landscape , circa 1966 - 1981 , as told through interviews with period journalists and musicians

As music sweeps the room, the strength and passion of the inhabitants of a retirement house rise! Singers and dancers all intermingle in stories involving cards, wheelchairs, knits, and romantic love.

Sweet Home Alabama, 1986: Burton has had a bad day, and things are about to get a hell of a lot worse. After loosing his job and finding his wife cheating on him with his best friend, Burton begins spending his days and nights at the local bar. His drunken exploits eventually lead him down a dangerous road of sex, cults and murder. With a special appearance by Kyle Holman, "Golden Age" is not just a movie.