The Late Show

Starring:Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, Joanna Cassidy, John Considine, Ruth Nelson, John Davey, Howard Duff, Lothar Lambert, Beate Hasenau, Cihan Anasai, Dagmar Beiersdorf, Dorothea Moritz, Erika Wilde, Ethel Reschke, Mustafa Iskandarani, Sylvia Heidemann
Director: Robert Benton
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Writer-director Robert Benton, who examined a similar story in 1998's "Twilight," first explored the territory of the geriatric private eye in this sadly underrated 1977 delight. Art Carney stars as a nearly retired detective who suddenly finds himself caught up in two seemingly separate cases. One involves the murder of his former partner (Howard Duff); the other entangles him with a flaky post-hippie (Lily Tomlin), who wants him to find her missing cat. The two cases eventually dovetail, but the plot--which leads them to a Hollywood crime bigwig played by the affable Eugene Roche--is of less interest than the almost magical chemistry between the crotchety Carney and the wonderfully off-the-wall Tomlin. The perfect film for anyone who likes their mysteries in the Dashiell Hammett/Raymond Chandler mode. --Marshall Fine
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An aging private eye tries to solve the murder of his ex-partner with the help of an aimless young woman.

The Best of The Tonight Show - King of Late Night (2 Discs)
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Starring: Johnny Carson
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Conan O'Brien celebrates the last 10 years of Late Night goodness with thei"10th Anniversary Special" of NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." Shot at New York City's famed Beacon Theatre, this star-studded primetime MEGA-event features the sketches and familiar characters that have made Conan what Entertainment Weekly calls "Late Night's King of Cool." You'll see appearances by Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and the Masturbating Bear. Plus the return of Andy Richter, and all the funniest highlights from this Emmy® nominated, top-rated show and even a string dance or two!

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"How did you get this talk show?", a seemingly perplexed David Letterman jokes with his successor, Conan O'Brien, in an early clip included on this primetime special. Conan was unknown to the general public when he took the reigns of Late Night, but he had already established his comedy cred in hipper comedy circles as a writer on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons. And while the prospect of a tenth anniversary show might have seemed unlikely in those early years, Conan and company remade Late Night in the host's pop-culture savvy and self-deprecating image. While Conan's fifth anniversary special might have been a nice addition to this disc, this 10th Anniversary celebration is an uproarious recap, sure to have newcomers scratching their heads at such Late Night characters as Pimpbot 5000 and the Masturbating Bear. Along with the classic clips (William Shatner forgetting the name of his signature Star Trek character, a practical joke that sends former sidekick Andy Richter naked onto the set of Today), there are celebrity cameos by Ben Stiller and Mr. T and appearances by Will Ferrell and Jack Black, and breakout star Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. The generous bonus footage collects even more signature moments not included in the special. So, to quote O'Brien's huckster in a commercial spoof: You want to laugh? Late Night with Conan O'Brien has the guests, the costumes, all laughs, all the time. Come and get it! --Donald Liebenson

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Writer-director Robert Benton, who examined a similar story in 1998's "Twilight," first explored the territory of the geriatric private eye in this sadly underrated 1977 delight. Art Carney stars as a nearly retired detective who suddenly finds himself caught up in two seemingly separate cases. One involves the murder of his former partner (Howard Duff); the other entangles him with a flaky post-hippie (Lily Tomlin), who wants him to find her missing cat. The two cases eventually dovetail, but the plot--which leads them to a Hollywood crime bigwig played by the affable Eugene Roche--is of less interest than the almost magical chemistry between the crotchety Carney and the wonderfully off-the-wall Tomlin. The perfect film for anyone who likes their mysteries in the Dashiell Hammett/Raymond Chandler mode. --Marshall Fine

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An aging private eye tries to solve the murder of his ex-partner with the help of an aimless young woman.

Johnny's Favorite Moments - The Final Show, America Says Farewell

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The host of "Late Night" on NBC, Conan O'Brien discusses the Emmys and his experiences as a writer and actor straight out of Harvard. He notes that television is going through a "golden era" and that tv writing is getting increasingly competitive. He also discusses his mindset as an entertainer, and the challenges of his nightly routine. Finally, he talks about his succession as host of the "Tonight Show" in 2009 and the changes he anticipates.

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He's not only funny, but he manages to weave the news of the day into a topical humor that doesn't easily offend. It's not an easy trick, but Jon Stewart pulls it off on "The Daily Show," a satire of a daily news broadcast that borders on parody. What you'll immediately learn from Stewart's interview with ABC New is that the road to comedy stardom is paved with an assortment of odd jobs -- shelf stocker at Woolworth's, bakery worker, puppet master and, believe it or not, mosquito sorter.

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