Category: Comedy

Three O’Clock High

Three O'Clock High VHS box cover art. Teenage comedy movie starring Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan, Richard Tyson, Jeffrey Tambor, Philip Baker Hall, John P. Ryan, Mitch Pileggi. Directed by Phil Joanou. 1987.

Three O’Clock High on VHS. Starring Casey Siemaszko, Annie Ryan, Richard Tyson, Jeffrey Tambor, Philip Baker Hall, John P. Ryan, Mitch Pileggi. Directed by Phil Joanou. 1987.

From the box:

Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn’t thinking about math or English. Because at three o’clock, he’s history.

Jerry Mitchell is having one of those days.
He’s late for high school, his car has a flat tire and he’s been sent to the dean’s office. But worst of all, he’s incurred the wrath of the feared new student, Buddy Revell, the biggest, meanest, downright nastiest guy in class who forces him into a fight at 3 P.M. in the school parking lot.
Poor Jerry has just seven hours, a good supply of wit, a few friends, a savvy kid sister and the worst luck of any kid alive, to find a way out of his tough problem.
As the clock ticks away and the suspense mounts, Jerry realizes there’s no way he can avoid facing the muscle-bound bully in a fight that will probably be his last. It’s brain against brawn in one of today’s best contemporary teenage comedies.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll High School Forever

Rock 'N' Roll High School Forever VHS box cover art. Comedy music movie starring Corey Feldman, Larry Linville, Mary Woronov, Evan Richards, Liane Curtis, Sarah Buxton, Mojo Nixon. Directed by Deborah Brock. 1991.

Roger Corman presents Corey Feldman in Rock ‘N’ Roll High School Forever on VHS. Starring Corey Feldman, Larry Linville, Mary Woronov, Evan Richards, Liane Curtis, Sarah Buxton, Mojo Nixon. Directed by Deborah Brock. 1991.

From the box:

The High School Comedy About The 3 R’s — Rock — Rock — and Rock!

High-schooler Jesse Davis (Corey Feldman of “The Lost Boys” and “License to Drive”) and his band, the Eradicators, know bad news when they see it. And the ba-a-a-dest news of all is the school’s new V.P. of Discipline, who rules with an iron fist — literally.

Can the Eradicators eradicate the V.P.? Does rock ‘n’ roll rule?

It doesn’t just rule… it totally dominates the entire student body in this outrageous, prank-filled comedy, based on characters created by Joe Dante (“Gremlins”) and Allan Arkush (“Caddyshack II”).

Mojo Nixon joins the fun as the Spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And a red-hot lineup of classics and rad new tunes keeps rockin’ from beginning to end. What an awesome way to save school from the uncool!

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National Lampoon’s Last Resort

National Lampoon's Last Resort VHS box cover art. Comedy movie starring Corey Feldman, Corey Haim. With Maureen Flannigan, Robert Mandan, Geoffrey Lewis. Directed by Rafal Zielinski. 1994.

National Lampoon’s Last Resort on VHS. Starring Corey Feldman, Corey Haim. With Maureen Flannigan, Robert Mandan, Geoffrey Lewis. Directed by Rafal Zielinski. 1994.

From the box:

Fasten Your Snorkels. It’s Gonna Be A Bumpy Dive.

Sam (Corey Feldman) and Dave (Corey Haim) are just your average guys leading quiet lives until Sam’s crazy old Uncle Rex summons them to his bizarre resort island in the Caribbean.

Uncle Rex needs help saving “Treasure Island” from his old nemesis Hemlock. Going undercover as CIA agents/scuba instructors, the guys team up with a hilarious bunch of coconut heads including a bubble-headed mermaid a Rastafarian flasher and a couple of way bodacious babes.

In a wild ending, Sam and Dave must pass the “Three Tests of Valor” to save crazy Uncle Rex’s island. “Last Resort” is the most outrageous National Lampoon film yet and is sure to become your best getaway ever!

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Alice

Alice VHS box cover art. Animation movie starring Kristýna Kohoutová. Based on the classic Lewis Carroll story, Alice in Wonderland. Directed by Jan Svankmajer. 1988.

Alice on VHS. Starring Kristýna Kohoutová. Based on the classic Lewis Carroll story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Directed by Jan Svankmajer. 1988.

From the box:

Disney + Bunuel = Jan Svankmajer’s Alice

Alice is sitting in her room full of toys reading Lewis Carroll’s story, during which she too is carried off to Wonderland. As she follows the elusive White Rabbit so begins this dream expedition into the landscape of childhood, through many dangerous adventures, and ultimately to her trial before the King and Queen of Hearts.

Jan Svankmajer, the Czech master of animation, has fulfilled a lifetime ambition in this personal interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Svankmajer’s Alice remains true to the absurdity of the Carroll’s original, but bears the stamp of his own distinctive style and obsessions. Combining techniques of animation and live action, he gives to this classic tale of childhood fantasies a new and fascinating dimension.

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Americathon

Americathon VHS cover art. Musical comedy movie starring John Ritter, Peter Riegert, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Zane Buzby, Chief Dan George, Elvis Costello, Jay Leno, Meat Loaf, George Carlin. Written by Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman. Directed by Neal Israel. 1979.

Americathon on VHS. Starring John Ritter, Peter Riegert, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Zane Buzby, Chief Dan George, Elvis Costello, Jay Leno, Meat Loaf, George Carlin. Written by Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman. Directed by Neal Israel. 1979.

From the box:

It’s the 1990’s and the world’s oil is gone. The United States Treasury is empty and a billionaire loan shark is about to foreclose on the nation explaining “We all gotta eat.” The solution: a telethon to save Uncle Sam from Bankruptcy. With this as a launching pad Americathon explodes into comic outer space. Written by Firesign Theater veterans Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman, this wicked and screamingly funny satire stars Harvey Korman, Fred Willard and Peter Riegert with a very special appearance by John Ritter as President of the United States. You also notice the brilliant cameo appearances by Elvis Costello and George Carlin. This cult classic will have you in stitches as the fate of the nation is decided by the lunatic fringe!

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Ski Patrol

Ski Patrol VHS cover art. Skiing comedy movie starring Roger Rose, T.K. Carter, Yvette Nipar, Leslie Jordan, George Lopez, Corbin Timbrook, Ray Walston, Martin Mull. Directed by Richard Correll. 1990.

Ski Patrol on VHS. Starring Roger Rose, T.K. Carter, Yvette Nipar, Leslie Jordan, George Lopez, Corbin Timbrook, Ray Walston, Martin Mull. Directed by Richard Correll. 1990.

From the box:

They’re The Patrol That’s Out Of Control.

The laughs are plentiful and the snow action faster than the men’s downhill, as the craziest group of skiers ever take to the slopes in Ski Patrol. Pops (Ray Walston) is the owner of the Snowy Peaks Lodge, a popular ski resort. His lease is up for renewal, but he’s not worried — his safety record is unblemished, in spite of the crew of misfits who make up his Ski Patrol, led by Jerry (Roger Rose) and Iceman (T.K. Carter). But unscrupulous land developer Maris (Martin Mull) has other devious plans — he wants to take over the lease from Pops and hires a blond ski hunk named Lance (Corby Timbrook) to sabotage the Ski Patrol’s efforts. It’s snow wonder as the Ski Patrol traverses and slaloms through the powder with breathtaking comic flair, as they try to save Pop’s mountain. Incredible aerial tricks, snowboarding and a spectacular skiing showdown all add to the excitement. Ski Patrol is a fun time for all seasons.

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Major League

Major League VHS cover art. Comedy sport movie starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen. With Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Rene Russo, Bob Uecker, Wesley Snipes, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert. Directed by David S. Ward. 1989.

Major League on VHS. Starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen. With Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Rene Russo, Bob Uecker, Wesley Snipes, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert. Directed by David S. Ward. 1989.

From the box:

She’s beautiful, smart, goal-oriented, and she just inherited the Cleveland Indians. Unfortunately, she wants to move the franchise to Miami, and a losing season is her only ticket to Florida. So she signs the wildest gang of screwballs that ever spit tobacco.

They’re handsome, but they’re hopeless! Her catcher (Tom Berenger) is a washed-up womanizer who struck out in life. Her ace pitcher (Charlie Sheen) is a punked-out crazy who struck out with the law. And her third baseman (L.A. Law’s Corbin Bernsen) is more concerned fielding endorsements than grounders.

Throw in a bus load of other misfits and you’ve got yourself a hilarious line-up thats destined for disaster! Or is it?

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Bob Uecker’s Sport Show All-Star Comedy

Bob Uecker's Sport Show All-Star Comedy on VHS. Starring Bob Uecker, Tex Cobb, Dick Vitale, Jay Johnstone, Ben Davidson, "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein, Henry Lawrence and Roy Firestone. 1988.

Bob Uecker’s Sport Show All-Star Comedy on VHS. Starring Bob Uecker, Tex Cobb, Dick Vitale, Jay Johnstone, Ben Davidson, “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein, Henry Lawrence and Roy Firestone. 1988.

From the box:

Bob Uecker is back and funnier than ever! Bob “Mr. Baseball” Uecker Sport Show’s guests include Dick Vitale, Ben Davidson, Jay Johnstone, Tex Cobb, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein and Roy Firestone, among others.

For the first time you’ll see your favorite athletes singing, dancing, joking their way into the Uecker hall of fame. Former Los Angeles Raider Henry Lawrence and ESPN boxing analyst Al Bernstein warble their hearts out while sports personality Roy Firestone does his hilarious sports impressions. Bringing it all together is the acknowledged master of sports comedy Bob Uecker. “The Bob Uecker Sports Show” is perfect for sports fans who enjoy a good laugh. It’s “Mr. Baseball” at his very best.

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Jerry Maguire

Jerry Maguire VHS cover art. Movie starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger. With Kelly Preston, Jerry O'Connell, Jay Mohr, Bonnie Hunt, Regina King. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe. 1996.

Jerry Maguire on VHS. Starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger. With Kelly Preston, Jerry O’Connell, Jay Mohr, Bonnie Hunt, Regina King. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe. 1996.

From the box:

“Tom Cruise gives his best performance to date” (Neil Rosen, NY-1) as a sports agent who suddenly discovers his scruples — and promptly loses his job.

But with the help of one loyal colleague and one outrageous client, Jerry Maguire learns that loving well is the best revenge.

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The Life of Python

The Life of Python VHS Box Set. Conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin. With special appearances by Eddie Izzard, Meat Loaf, Kevin Kline, Sir David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, & the creators of South Park, Trey Parker & Matt Stone. 2000.

The Life of Python VHS Box Set. Conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin. With special appearances by Eddie Izzard, Meat Loaf, Kevin Kline, Sir David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, & the creators of South Park, Trey Parker & Matt Stone. 2000.

From the box:

They’re not all dead yet.

For more than 30 years, devout fans of Monty Python have tortured the rest of us with endless repetition of the “Dead Parrot Sketch,” “The Spanish Inquisition,” “Spam,” “The Lumberjack Song,” “Nudge Nudge” and more.
In a desperate attempt to shut them up, A&E presents this, the ultimate Python fanatic’s collection, chock full of interviews, new material, tours, new material, de rigeur “lost” episodes and bits, new material, shots of the old geezers sitting on their laurels, and, of course, new material.

VHS Tape 1: It’s… The Monty Python Story
This outrageous BBC production celebrates 30 years of Python with new Monty Python sketches, a plethora of guest appearances and the funniest funeral you’ll ever attend.

VHS Tape 2: A Veritable Potpourri of Python
Pythonland — Journey with Michael Palin in search of the locations where the best known Python sketches were shot.
The Lost Python Mayday Special — A fun and fusty relic from the 1971 Pan-European May Day Festival, freshly dug from the BBC rubbish bin.
From Spain to Sperm: Monty Python’s Greatest Hits — Join host Meat Loaf for a countdown of the songs we were grounded for singing as kids.
An animated South Park tribute.

VHS Tape 3: Monty Python’s Filegender Zirkus #2
One of the famous “lost” German episodes never before available in the U.S. Yes, Monty Python is funny in German! Unfortunately, this programme is in English.

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