The late, great jonathan winters plays with some props and offers a little bit of. On the ledge, 1987, directed by peter ferrara, with michael richards, jonathan winters, phyllis diller, at turner classic movies. Jonathan winters was born in dayton, ohio, in 1925. This was filmed during the dean martin roast when frank sinatra was the man of the hour. Phylicia rashad stars in uncle toms cabin, a showtime original movie based on harriet beecher stowes popular 19th century novel. Beginning in 1960, winters recorded many classic comedy albums for. On the ledge 1987 as himself, tv special mort sahl. Soon thereafter he won a local talent contest, which led to a job as a radio disc jockey. Even with the starstudded cast that the 1963 comedy its a mad, mad, mad, mad world, winters was a standout. On the ledge 1987 whoops apocalypse lacrobat 1986 a year in the life ronnie 1986. She was raised methodist but later became an atheist. Jonathan winters on the ledge is a tv special jonathan made in 1987.
Jonathan winters, that giant imp, does the impossible. Completely improvised, this choppy, poorly directed special costars robin williams, milton berle, mort sahl, michael richards, lee meriwether, phyllis diller, martin mull, and for what reason ill probably never know susan anton. Part one jonathan winters on late night with david. Everyone was there and the dais included many famous people like dean and frank, jonathan, ronald reagan, red fox, red buttons, don rickles, telly savalas, jack klugman, flip wilsom lawanda page, gene kelly, jimmy stewart, dom deluise, george burns, peter falk, ernest borgnin, jilly rizzo and ruth buzzi. Right 1987 soap opera actress uncredited hardesty house tv movie 1986 charlotte montgomery the new mike hammer tv series 1984. Beginning in 1960, winters recorded many classic comedy albums for the verve records label. Gil, as a policeman with the king of all improv comedy, jonathan winters, for a showtime special. This longlost skit features jonathan winters at his. Winters, who died on april 11 at age 87 in montecito, calif. From in your face, an uproarious news spoof, to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, winters and his wild bunch wreak comedy havoc in this wacky walk on the wild side. His father, jonathan harshman winters ii, was a banker who became an alcoholic after being crushed in the great depression.
Jonathan harshman winters iii was born in dayton, ohio, on november 11, 1925. Completely improvised, this choppy, poorly directed special costars robin williams, milton berle, mort sahl, michael richards, lee meriwether, phyllis diller, martin mull, and for. From in your face, an uproarious news spoof, to a luncheonette. Publication date 1960 topics american wit and humor, comedy, unlocked recordings digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Jonathan winters, mike myers and robin williams at the 6th annual tv land awards. Jonathan harshman winters iii november 11, 1925 april 11, 20. Jonathan winters, susan anton, milton berle, phyllis diller, lee meriwether, martin mull, michael. Jonathan winters plays a young boy who encounters a very strange man michael richards on a building ledge. With jonathan winters, susan anton, milton berle, phyllis diller.
It begins with a narrative, about a nephew and his uncle 1. Jonathan winters on the ledge is a television special jonathan made in 1987. Michael anthony richards born july 24, 1949 is an american actor, writer, television producer and comedian, widely known for his portrayal of cosmo kramer on the television sitcom seinfeld, for which he received the primetime emmy award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series three times richards began his career as a standup comedian, first entering the national spotlight. I love jonathan winters, but i am really disappointed in this recording. Jonathan harshman winters iii november 11, 1925 april 11, 20 was an. A legendary comedian shines in the showtime comedy spotlight jonathan winters. Jonathan winters at the jonathan winters is turning 80 and youre invited party. On the ledge tv movie 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A game of pool is episode 70 of the american television anthology series the twilight zone. The choice of clips or routines is pooris sounds as if the those responsible just picked the cheapest free stuff they could find and decided they would try to market it. Jonathan harshman winters iii november 11, 1925 april 11, 20 was an american comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. Completely improvised, this special costars robin williams, phyllis diller, milton berle, martin mull, and michael richards all in mostly unfunny skits.
Pdt on april 11, 20, surrounded by family and friends. Jonathan winters cavorts on andy williams new musicalvariety series, andy. The webs largest and most comprehensive scripts resource. Press photo actors phylicia rashad, jonathan winters. Robin, that manic imp, appears on winters show but. Jonathan winters the best of jonathan winters amazon. Dean martin roast jonathan winters roasts frank sinatra. Jonathan harshman winters iii november 11, 1925 april 11, 20 was an american comedian, actor, author, and artist. Jonathan and his mother then moved to springfield to live with his grandmother. Susan anton 1 episode, 1987 hotel tv series 1987 linda davis 1 episode, 1987 making mr. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. Jonathan winters plays captain bligh in one of his many sketches at 7 pm, monday during another jonathan winters hour special on nbctv. Mort sahl interviews the russian premier jonathan winters. He also had records released every decade for over 50 years, receiving 11 grammy nominations, including eight for best comedy album, during his career.
According to rod serling, it is the story of the best pool player living and the best pool player dead. If jonathan winters ever gets accused of anything, hes got the perfect alibi, tonight show host jack paar once joked. Release dates 0 also known as aka 0 release dates it looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. The loyal opposition 1989 as himself, american masters documentary the world of jewish humor 1990 as himself, documentary. This incredible industrial film starring comedian jonathan winters was presented by the glass sales office of ford motor company. Jonathan winters, a comedian whose improvisational style began breaking all the rules back in the 1950s, looks back on his long, strange career in this documentary filled with some of his most inspired bits. In a clip from a tv appearance in the early 1960s, winters enters a room filled with hats ranging from medieval crowns to space helmets. Press photo singers jonathan winters and andy williams on. From the 1986 cable special jonathan winters on the ledge.
On the ledge, 1987, directed by peter ferrara, with jonathan winters, susan anton, milton berle, at turner classic movies. Jonathan winters plays a young boy who encounters a very strange man. I have never pretended to be any kind of superreligious kind of man, but i feel very strongly that you can be funny without being dirty. Jonathan harshman winters iii november 11, 1925 april 11, 20 was an american. This was a comedyvariety show aired in a 15minutetimeslot. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the jonathan winters. After serving with the marines in the south pacific for two and a half years, he studied at kenyon college and the dayton art institute.
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