Movie: TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

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Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart

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Jack Benny
Jack Benny

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Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor

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Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce

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Jonathan Winters
Jonathan Winters

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George Carlin
George Carlin

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Steve Allen
Steve Allen

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Mort Sahl
Mort Sahl

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Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson

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Milton Berle
Milton Berle

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    A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was directed by Sandy Olivieri. Here is a partial list of the performers who appeared in the film Bob Newhart, Mort Sahl, Jack Benny, Lenny Bruce, Johnny Carson, George Carlin, et al.

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    1986-04-16

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