A four-part series celebrating America's greatest stand-up comedians, presented by Mark Lamarr.
The Original Kings of Comedy. This first episode profiles three comedy giants: the British-born Bob Hope , friend to 11 US presidents; Milton Berle , whose popularity helped to sell television to America; and Sid Ceasar , whose material came from a bank of talented writers including Mel Brooks and Woody Allen. Contains strong language.
Director Richard Downes ; Series producer Allan Campbell