Reissued on dvd as eddie cantor in person, the hourlong episode is a virtual video autobiography, with eddie recounting his career, singing his greatest hits, and recreating his singingwaiter days with another vaudeville legend, his old pal jimmy durante. Price stars as eccentric millionaire rodney van such, who is held for ransom by. The seven little foys 1955 bob hope plays the role of eddie foy. These usually have a different cast each episode, but several series in the past, such as four star playhouse, employed a permanent troupe of character actors who would appear in a different drama each week. Kid millions also boasts dynamo ethel merman as eddies supposed mother lets see, eddies twentyfive, shes nineteen hmmm, george murphy and ann sothern as young lovers, and a standout technicolor finale. The eddie cantor comedy theater tv series 1955 imdb. I found brasselle to be grotesque most of the time during the dramatic scenes. This is a list of films and tv series set in palm springs, california. Thank your lucky stars is a 1943 american musical comedy film made by warner brothers as a world war ii fundraiser, with a slim plot, involving theater producers. Stay in touch with the eddie cantor comedy theatre next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Eddie cantor goldwyn collection manufactured on demand.
But it is leaps and bounds more entertaining than the jolson story. He is primarily known for his role as lou grant during the 1970s and early 1980s, on both the mary tyler moore show and its spinoff series lou grant, making him one of the few television actors to portray the same. Here i can even get to listen to how he performed on radio. Eddie cantor 18921964 starred in theater, film, radio, and television. What the public do not like now days is rogers and hammerstein style screen musicals pity, though. With eddie cantor, keith richards, joe besser, ida tobias cantor.
Eddie cantor collection 19251935 complete internet archive. So enormous was his impact that its not a stretch to say he built the mold that set the standard and then simply smashed it. Familiar to broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences, this. The eddie cantor comedy theater tv series 1955 full. It covers topical settings and storyline subjects set in palm springs and other nearby resort communities of the coachella valley. Your tv show guide to countdown the eddie cantor comedy theatre season 1 air dates. Eddie b tickets eddie b theater tickets vivid seats. Where to countdown the eddie cantor comedy theatre air dates.
Watch full episodes of the eddie cantor comedy theater and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The poor guy was directed to do the bulging eyes even when he was not doing a song. Eddie cantor was an american illustrated song performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. It was the norm for many,many years in theater and is no more offensive than burnt toast,even today. Many of these videos are available for free download. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The orphan son of russian immigrants goes into show business and rises as a comic actor and.
The eddie cantor comedy theater tv series 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Garner caricatured cantor with large round eyes resembling the drumlike pot of a banjo. Watch full length feature films, classic shorts, world culture documentaries, world war ii propaganda, movie trailers, and films created in just ten hours. The poor guy was directed to do the bulging eyes even when he was not doing a. The million pound note 1954 starring gregory peck full. Its a proven fact that singers cannot sing nearly so well after a heavy meal sometimes their top note is as much as a tone lower. Eddie cantor biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Eddie cantor, beloved banjo eyed entertainer who conquered stage, films, radio, and television, is given the hollywood biopic treatment in this largely uninvolving film. Eddie cantor full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In 1953, eddie cantor was the subject of the warner bros.
It was directed by david butler and stars eddie cantor, dennis morgan, joan leslie, edward. Watch an episode of the eddie cantor comedy theater. Fri 8 pm arvest bank theatre at the midland sold out. The 32 jack benny program episodes in this set are for the most part kinescopes of live shows or later, videotaped shows that werent part of the rerun package of filmed episodes that appeared on cbstvs daytime schedule in the 196465. Jul 22, 2019 if you are looking for an hour and 55 minute caricature impression of eddie cantor, the eddie cantor story is your movie. His music and comedy not only shaped the history of popular entertainment, but. In 1931 he started in radio and became one of the biggest stars of that medium for the next two decades. Opportunity knocks triple winner wendy king, plays rita, in mgms hit 70s film never mind the quality feel the width.
Is the eddie cantor comedy theatre renewed or cancelled. The eddie cantor story as made in the 50s is a revered bio pic hampered by the. A gang of dimwitted kidnappers hold multimillionaire rodney van such for ransom. Comedy lovers never regret attending eddie b shows. Keefe brasselles performance of the famed vaudeville and ziegfeld follies star is one long impression complete with eyes bugged out, clapping as he skips across the stage and goofy faces. These options are all featured in this diverse library. The 38 episodes played like cantors broadway show, with almost no. The comedy stylings of eddie b will have you rolling in aisles and you can order your comedy tickets today with vivid seats. Out of stock if you remember eddie cantors one man show at carnegie hallwell, here it is. Eddie cantor biography, movie highlights and photos. The eddie cantor comedy theater very funny episode titled how much for van such, originally aired june, 1955.
Uncle earls classic tv channel solies vintage wrestling. It all started to happen for eddie in the ziegfeld follies of 1917. Lp49885 25jul55 hosted by eddie cantor starring rudy vallee synopsis. The stars donated their salaries to the hollywood canteen, which was founded by john garfield and bette davis, who appear in this film. Guest stars included ann sheridan, buster keaton, peter lorre, lizabeth scott, ann b. To get the approval of his sweethearts father, a wealthy playboy must hold down a job for a week. January 31, 1892 october 10, 1964 was an american illustrated song performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. The eddie cantor comedy theatre next episode air date.
This relatively undemanding shot on film, which avoided the stress of live broadcasts syndicated halfhour comedy variety series was shot after eddie cantor suffered a heart attack in 1952. Ctva us comedy the eddie cantor comedy theatre ziv1955. This page shows all series sorted alphabetically to filter the list, enter a. His office pays the crooks with a check which requires van suchs signature, but hes such a cheapskate, he refuses to pay for his own release. Eddie cantor was born in a crowded tenement flat over a russian tearoom in eldridge street on jan.
A jewish life in performance and politics brandeis series in. Host of the syndicated television series, the eddie cantor comedy theatre 1955. List of films and tv series set in palm springs, california. The eddie cantor story, i think i can state with equivocation, is not one the greatest musicals to come from a hollywood studio during the golden age of film musicals and its star, keefe brasselle,does not appear to be always comfortable in the role of the banjoeyed entertainer. If you have the double cd, then this is the companion video. Listen to 11 episodes of the eddie cantor show for free.
Eddie cantor dead comedy slar was 72 the new york times. Jan 12, 2008 its a proven fact that singers cannot sing nearly so well after a heavy meal sometimes their top note is as much as a tone lower. Eddie cantor goldwyn collection manufactured on demand, full. Apr 22, 2017 what teachers really say when asked asked about school work during christmas breakteachers. Old time radio otr from vintage radio shows includes over 36,000 old time shows from the golden age of radio.
Though not specifically filmed there, eddie did make a recording of that wonderful performance, but added in his friends jimmy durante and eddie jackson as well. This site displays upcoming shows, tour dates, and social media presence. Eddie cantor, one of the most popular radio comedians of his generation, tries his hand at series television with this syndicated, half hour comedy anthology series. He signed with ziv, a major syndicator in those days, to do radio programs along with the eddie cantor comedy theater. I have only found these 28 episodes so far, which includes most of the season 1 and 2 and 3 from season 3, but i will continue to search for more. With this being leap year, the single ladies are empowered to ask men to get married, instead of having to wait to be asked, and eddie demonstrates with a drama. But other than that, this is something fans of jack benny and classic television comedy should own. Other regulars include crystal bernard, david schrammwho passed away yesterday, rebecca schull, thomas haden church, and tony shalhoub. May 17, 2017 mostly religious sketches by or including rowan atkinson, pus one or two tenuously related clips like a wedding and a reading of a will.
Jun 26, 2018 the eddie cantor comedy theater very funny episode titled how much for van such, originally aired june, 1955. For the south carolina legislator, see joe ellis brown. Familiar to broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes. Eddie b, the teacher comedian, from houston will tickle your funny bone with his unique style and engaging comedy. Check out eddie b tickets today to see one of the funniest acts on tour. In one of his famed samuel goldwyn movie extravaganzas, eddie cantor sings, clowns and wows em as eddie.
The series starred phil silvers as master sergeant ernest g. There definitely seems to be a double standard somewhere. The eddie cantor comedy theater triplets tv episode. The 38 episodes played like cantor s broadway show, with almost no material dating beyond the hoover administration. He performed in the follies of 1917, 1918, and 1919. The eddie cantor comedy theater starring vincent price. The million pound note 1954 starring gregory peck full movie. The new library is located in the comedy shows catalog. Though slowed down by a heart attack in 1953, cantor kept his hand in whenever possible, even hosting a 38week syndicated tv variety series, the eddie cantor comedy theatre. Rowan atkinson mr bean in religious comedy sketches youtube. In the past year, i have become a huge eddie cantor fan and am always grateful for finds such as this one. The only thing i want for christmas has become my very favorite christmas song. Fri 8 pm edt bergen performing arts center englewood, nj mar24. Eddie cantor speaks for youth1 episode eddie cantor.
Note that this is not the episode in which basil appeared. So when deanna sang in the evenings on the eddie cantor show, she had a glass of orange juice at 4. Aug 20, 2018 as part of a bet, two aristocrats offer a penniless american gregory peck a loan, without telling him that the amount is. Ctva us comedy the eddie cantor comedy theatre ziv. The eddie cantor comedy theatre 1955 episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive with contributions by. The phil silvers show, originally titled youll never get rich, was a sitcom which ran on cbs from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. Joseph evans brown july 28, 1891 july 6, 1973 was an american actor and comedian, remembered for his amiable screen persona, comic timing, and enormous elasticmouth smile. The eddie cantor comedy theatre is a half hour us anthology comedy series produced by ziv television programs, inc.
The eddie cantor story 1953 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. An anthology series is a radio, television, or film series that presents a different story and a different set of characters in each episode, season, segment or short. Part of our over 12,000 show library of old time radio. His real name was isidor iskowitch, and his parents were impoverished young russian. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Eddie cantor radio show, 19421943 eddie cantor allmusic. Eddie cantor ruled as the reigning king of madcap music and comedy on stage, screen and over the air for decades.
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