Dick Cavett
Author
Language
English
Description
Dick Cavett's Watergate offers a unique opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of a defining moment in American history. From 1972 to 1974 the Watergate scandal unfolded on The Dick Cavett Show, as Cavett interviewed nearly every major Watergate figure, even non-political guests expressed their opinions. Dick Cavett's Watergate documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it.
Author
Publisher
Times Books / Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 279 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The legendary talk show host's humorous reminiscences and pointed commentary on the great figures he has known, and culture and politics today
For years, Dick Cavett played host to the nation's most famous personalities on his late-night talk show. In this humorous and evocative book, we get to hear Cavett's best tales, as he recounts great moments with the legendary entertainers who crossed his path and offers his own trenchant commentary on contemporary...
Publisher
WMET New York Public Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Reexamines the Vietnam War and its impact on America through the prism of interviews conducted by the iconic host of The Dick Cavett Show from 1968-75. Those interviews, combined with archival footage, network news broadcasts, and newly filmed interviews with Cavett and other experts, provide fresh insight and perspective on this controversial chapter of American history.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young boy must convince his parents that a toy rifle is the only Christmas gift that will make Christmas worthwhile. Not only do his parents face what many other parents do during that time of the year, but their actions fit in with the All-American Christmas.
Publisher
Thirteen Productions LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This offers a unique opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of a defining moment in American history. From 1972 to 1974 the Watergate scandal unfolded on The Dick Cavett Show, as Cavett interviewed nearly every major Watergate figure, even non-political guests expressed their opinions. Dick Cavett's Watergate documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it.
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Master documentary filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin's original words and a flood of rich archival material. A journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter.
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A down-on-his-luck divorced father decides that the time has come to get his life back on track before he loses everything. A moving, humorous look at the limits of unconditional love, what defines a family, and our responsibility for our own happiness.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 540 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Long regarded as TV's most intelligent talk show, The Dick Cavett Show was also the late-night TV home of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll. See Dick Cavett interview these rock icons, who give classic, memorable performances of their hit songs. Cavett introduces each episode.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author, historian and actor, as well as a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded audiences. Trace Jay's achievements and influences, from his apprenticeship at age four with his grandfather, to such now-forgotten legends as Al Flosso, Slydini, Cardini and his primary mentors, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Featuring rare footage from his 1970s TV appearances, this is a remarkable...
Author
Series
Classic Friars Club Roasts volume 2
Language
English
Description
You'll split your sides as Dean Martin roasts Don Rickles and watch in amazement as George C. Scott comes out to join the fun. Add Johnny Carson, Milton Berle, Chet Huntley, Dick Cavett and Henny Youngman for the best roast ever.
Author
Language
English
Description
The iconic Mister Kelly's bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, and Steve Martin. It smashed color and gender barriers to put controversial voices on stage and transformed entertainment in America in the '50s, '60s, and '70s.