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Stand Up America

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

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

Contributors

Presented By:
Mark Lamarr.
Unknown:
Bob Hope
Unknown:
Milton Berle
Unknown:
Sid Ceasar
Unknown:
Mel Brooks
Unknown:
Woody Allen.
Director:
Richard Downes
Producer:
Allan Campbell
Source: Radio Times

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