This is a documentary portrait of a Hollywood comedy writer cited by many of entertainment's biggest stars as their comedic "secret weapon." Bruce Vilanch is a rotund, hirsute New Jersey native who left a job at a Chicago newspaper in the 1970s to become a gag writer for singer and actress Bette Midler. After toiling for several years in the dying genre of television variety shows and celebrity roasts, Vilanch became a staple of awards shows, scripting one-liners and song parodies at the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, for such ...
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This is a documentary portrait of a Hollywood comedy writer cited by many of entertainment's biggest stars as their comedic "secret weapon." Bruce Vilanch is a rotund, hirsute New Jersey native who left a job at a Chicago newspaper in the 1970s to become a gag writer for singer and actress Bette Midler. After toiling for several years in the dying genre of television variety shows and celebrity roasts, Vilanch became a staple of awards shows, scripting one-liners and song parodies at the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, for such luminaries as Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg. All three of those stars, and many others, are interviewed about Vilanch's contributions to their work. Of particular note is a national controversy sparked by Vilanch's "off-color" racial remarks written for Ted Danson and Goldberg at a Friar's Club event, and his memorable riffs for emcee Crystal on the one-armed push-ups of Jack Palance at an Oscar telecast. Get Bruce! made Vilanch a more recognizable figure to mainstream audiences, and he became a regular on the TV game show revival of Hollywood Squares. Karl Williams, Rovi
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Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg. Run time: 82 mins. Originally released: 1999. Language: English. (m80) VHS movie is ex-video club copy in excellent cond, with box in excellent cond inside a hard plastic case.
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Robin Williams, Bette Midler, Whoopi Goldberg. New. 2021 Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg. Very good in poor packaging. Language: English. Run time: 82 mins. Originally released: 1999. BOX #81812CDVD. We sold All items bases on value. This pre-owned DVD Movie is (brand new condition but case is damaged and it Has(no Scratches): This Case has (1 discs). Please read Special Note: , Apply Only CDs This Case broken condition may have: (Broken tab, Missing face Page Cover and Broken Tab s cover). All old library s pr-owned items have mark s marks, tape residue, face page cuts, and name s erased. I checked this item and I will sign it before I mail it out to make sure you receive as its listing. This is a great MOVIE in DVD format it is movie time for you and your Associates. NO RETURNS ANY DUPLICABLE ITEM LIKE: DVD s Cassette s Tapes, CD s and VHS tapes. Please, Read Special not be for you buy this item.
