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Robin Williams : comic genius.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 33508-x | Time-Life | (set)33555-z | Time-Life | (set)33584-x | Time-Life | (disc 1)33585-x | Time-Life | (disc 2)33589-x | Time-Life | (disc 3)33587-x | Time-Life | (disc 4)33588-x | Time-Life | (disc 5)Publisher: [United States] : Time Life, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: 5 videodiscs (781 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
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  • video
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  • videodisc
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Contents:
Disc 1. HBO on location: Robin Williams--off the wall (original air date: October 27, 1978) -- Featurette: Robin Williams--the early years -- The second annual HBO Young Comedians Show (original air date: September 24, 1977) -- The great American laugh-off (original air date: October 22, 1977) -- Robin meets Mr. Sinatra (original air date: November 2, 1977) -- The Dick Cavett show (original air dates: May 16 and 17, 1979) -- Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's manager.
Disc 2. An evening with Robin Williams (original air date: March 12, 1983) -- Featurette: San Francisco--where it all began -- Director Howard Storm demo taping with Robin (taped 1982) -- Comedy celebration day (San Francisco: 1982, 1985, 1990) -- I love liberty (original air date: March 21, 1982) -- Catch a rising star's 10th anniversary (original air date: September 30, 1982) -- The Comedy Store 11th anniversary (original air date: July 17, 1983) -- The Comedy Store 15th year class reunion (original air date: November 23, 1988) -- Robin remembers the Comedy Store (taped 2001).
Disc 3. Robin Williams: an evening at the Met : with introduction by Lewis Black (original air date: October 11, 1986) -- "Beverly Hills blues" with Bobby McFerrin (taped March 4, 1986) -- The Young Comedians all-star reunion (original air date: November 15, 1986) -- Superstars and their moms (original air date: May 3, 1987) -- Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's manager -- Interview with Lewis Black.
Disc 4. Robin Williams: live on Broadway (original air date: July 14, 2002) -- E! press room after Robin's LIVE 2002 Grammy win (original air date: February 23, 2003).
Disc 5. Robin Williams: weapons of self destruction : with introduction by Lewis Black (original air date: December 6, 2009) -- Mrs. Doubtfire toasts Richard Pryor (taped 1993) -- People's Choice Award for Favorite actor in a comedy motion picture (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- People's Choice Award for Favorite comedy motion picture (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- E! press room after Robin's People's Choice wins (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- Shakespeare: the animated tales--HBO promos (taped August 25, 1995).
Production credits:
  • DVDs produced by Paul Brownstein, Jeffrey Peisch and Kelley Shine.
Robin Williams ; with various performers.Summary: "Robin Williams started performing stand-up comedy in the mid-'70s and amazed audiences with his frenetic energy and believably quick wit. He skyrocketed to stardom and performed steadily for nearly four decades, entertaining audiences across the globe."--Container.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Vol info Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 792.76 R655 v1: Off the Wall Available 33111009523495
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 792.76 R655 v2: An Evening with Robin Williams Available 33111009523503
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 792.76 R655 v3: An Evening at the Met Available 33111009523511
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 792.76 R655 v4: Live on Broadway Available 33111009523529
Adult DVD Adult DVD Dr. James Carlson Library DVD 792.76 R655 v5: Weapons of Self Destruction Available 33111009523537
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

All five of Robin Williams's legendary HBO specials together for the first time! Featuring four decades of his greatest stand-up. Plus exclusive bonus material. Robin Williams was the most lovable performer of this lifetime, hilarious, heartwarming, shocking, sweet, and truly genius.

DVD.

Closed captioned, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Title and credits from container and accompanying leaflet.

Robin Williams ; with various performers.

DVDs produced by Paul Brownstein, Jeffrey Peisch and Kelley Shine.

Collection of previously recorded comedy performances, talk show segments, all featuring Robin Williams, from the 1970s through the mid-2000s.

"Robin Williams started performing stand-up comedy in the mid-'70s and amazed audiences with his frenetic energy and believably quick wit. He skyrocketed to stardom and performed steadily for nearly four decades, entertaining audiences across the globe."--Container.

"Not rated, contains strong language"--Container.

Disc 1. HBO on location: Robin Williams--off the wall (original air date: October 27, 1978) -- Featurette: Robin Williams--the early years -- The second annual HBO Young Comedians Show (original air date: September 24, 1977) -- The great American laugh-off (original air date: October 22, 1977) -- Robin meets Mr. Sinatra (original air date: November 2, 1977) -- The Dick Cavett show (original air dates: May 16 and 17, 1979) -- Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's manager.

Disc 2. An evening with Robin Williams (original air date: March 12, 1983) -- Featurette: San Francisco--where it all began -- Director Howard Storm demo taping with Robin (taped 1982) -- Comedy celebration day (San Francisco: 1982, 1985, 1990) -- I love liberty (original air date: March 21, 1982) -- Catch a rising star's 10th anniversary (original air date: September 30, 1982) -- The Comedy Store 11th anniversary (original air date: July 17, 1983) -- The Comedy Store 15th year class reunion (original air date: November 23, 1988) -- Robin remembers the Comedy Store (taped 2001).

Disc 3. Robin Williams: an evening at the Met : with introduction by Lewis Black (original air date: October 11, 1986) -- "Beverly Hills blues" with Bobby McFerrin (taped March 4, 1986) -- The Young Comedians all-star reunion (original air date: November 15, 1986) -- Superstars and their moms (original air date: May 3, 1987) -- Interview with David Steinberg, Robin's manager -- Interview with Lewis Black.

Disc 4. Robin Williams: live on Broadway (original air date: July 14, 2002) -- E! press room after Robin's LIVE 2002 Grammy win (original air date: February 23, 2003).

Disc 5. Robin Williams: weapons of self destruction : with introduction by Lewis Black (original air date: December 6, 2009) -- Mrs. Doubtfire toasts Richard Pryor (taped 1993) -- People's Choice Award for Favorite actor in a comedy motion picture (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- People's Choice Award for Favorite comedy motion picture (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- E! press room after Robin's People's Choice wins (original air date: March 8, 1994) -- Shakespeare: the animated tales--HBO promos (taped August 25, 1995).

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