Elephant Parts

Starring:Robert Ackerman, Roy Babich, Chicago Steve Barkley, Cindy DeVore, Oliver Dear, Keith Ellinger, Brian E. Frankish, Lark Geib, Ellen Lent, Bill Martin (IV), Paddy Morrissey, Jonathan Nesmith, Michael Nesmith, Diane Owen, Jon Richard, Stuart Schwarz, Steve Strong, Frantz Turner, Peter Wise (II)
Studio: DVD International
Product Type: DVD

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He will be forever remembered as a former Monkee (and son of the inventor of Liquid Paper), but Elephant Parts is a reminder that Michael Nesmith was also a pioneer in music and long-form videos. Produced in 1981, the same year MTV made its debut, the hourlong program consists of 41 comedy bits and videos for Nesmith tunes. Of the former, most star Nesmith himself and are short and silly in an inoffensive, slapstick kind of way, poking fun at TV commercials, rock stars, drug use, and more in a style reminiscent of Saturday Night Live or the now-defunct SCTV. The music videos, which include "Rio" (one of Nesmith's best songs) and four others, are clever and visually rich, making skillful use of the medium well before the advent of computers and other modern techniques. Monkee business? Sure, but darned amusing, and the first video Grammy winner to boot. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

Hard to Find, Tough to Beat.......2007-04-02

This was a really pioneering work.

It exemplifies the best and worst of the end of the 1970s. For sure, though, it showcases the seemingly inexhaustable creativity of Michael Nesmith.

For better or worse, he pioneered a contemporary "art form" and bequeathed it to us. He also is a good composer, singer and (as we see here) dancer. Some of the songs featured here are quite listenable.

So, where is he now?

the multi-talented Mr. Nesmith.......2007-02-09

Very creative, excellent social commentary. Exceptionally hilarious. No joke, Michael Nesmith knows exactly what he is doing.

Add me to those who love it...........2006-02-06

Almost all the previous reviews convey my feeling. Way before it's time, funny, and the music video portions are excellent. Unlike another reviewer, I even enjoyed the commentary with Mr. Nesmith.

I think there will be many folks who may not "get it" even though it came out in 1981. I guess it depends on your sense of humor. Mike is, to me anyway, a visionary. Elephant Parts is proof. Over 25 years later, it is still a viable work. Like another reviewer mentioned, I too am speaking about the Anchor Bay version, if that is a factor.

El Dorado To The Moon.......2005-11-22

To answer the previous question, "El Dorado To The Moon" was part of the short-lived "Television Parts" NBC series (inspired by this project). "Television Parts" can be found here on Amazon.

Missing Parts?.......2005-09-15

My memory may be a little off, but it seems to me that the beautiful song "Eldorado to the Moon" was on the VHS version, but it is not on the DVD version. Anyone know why? Any other missing parts?

Average customer rating:

Hard to Find, Tough to Beat
the multi-talented Mr. Nesmith
Add me to those who love it....
El Dorado To The Moon
Missing Parts?

Elephant Parts
Starring: Robert Ackerman , Roy Babich , Chicago Steve Barkley , Cindy DeVore , and Oliver Dear
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B0000844IZ
Release Date: 2003-03-18

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Customer Reviews:

Hard to Find, Tough to Beat.......2007-04-02

the multi-talented Mr. Nesmith.......2007-02-09

Very creative, excellent social commentary. Exceptionally hilarious. No joke, Michael Nesmith knows exactly what he is doing.

Add me to those who love it...........2006-02-06

El Dorado To The Moon.......2005-11-22

To answer the previous question, "El Dorado To The Moon" was part of the short-lived "Television Parts" NBC series (inspired by this project). "Television Parts" can be found here on Amazon.

Missing Parts?.......2005-09-15

My memory may be a little off, but it seems to me that the beautiful song "Eldorado to the Moon" was on the VHS version, but it is not on the DVD version. Anyone know why? Any other missing parts?

Michael Nesmith (2 Pack) Live At The Britt / Elephant Parts

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Michael Nesmith (2 Pack) Live At The Britt / Elephant Parts

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Description

- Live At The Britt: - Michael Nesmith performs live at the Britt music festival, showcasing both circa-1960s/early '70s tunes from both The Monkees and his solo career, and also tunes from his then-recently-released album Tropical Campfires, backed by his longtime pedal steel compadre Orville "Red" Rhodes and by country-rock veterans John Jorgenson, John Hobbes, and others. --------------------------------- - Plot Summary for Elephant Parts; - A collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed translation of a Mexican serenade for his girlfriend.

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