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How to Beat the High Cost of Living
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
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Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts
Personal diary-style documentary of German Gay rights activist Von Praunheim's sojourn in the US.
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.
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Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai
In 1972, the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali celebrated the funeral of Anaï Dolo, head of the Bongo Masks Society, who died at the age of 122. On this occasion, the large Bongo mask, is erected and for twenty days, family members, elders, men from neighbouring villages purify the village.
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Ian Dury and The Blockheads: Rock Goes to College
Ian Dury & The Blockheads in concert at Queen's University, Belfast. 3rd February, 1979. * Setlist: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll / I’m Partial to Your Abracadabra / Clevor Trevor / This Is What We Find / Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick / There Ain’t Half Been Some Clever Bastards / Sweet Gene Vincent / What A Waste / Blockheads
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The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle
The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle is an updated version of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle cartoons from the 1940s. The television series was produced by Filmation, and aired from 1979 to 1981 on CBS with over 48 episodes produced. It is not to be confused with Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures.
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Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor
Director David Lean became involved in the search for an anchor lost by Captain Cook in 1773. This documentary follows the search for this historic item.
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When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
Some of TV and film's popular western actors reunite in this tribute special hosted by Glenn Ford.
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Where Can You Go Without the Little Vice?
Two detectives are hired to discover if a rich industrialist is having an affair. The detectives pose as a gay butler and as a female cook in order to spy on all of the happenings within the house.
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The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78
The Rolling Stones 1978 tour of the USA in support of that year's Some Girls album is considered by fans to be one of their very best. Filmed at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 18th, 1978, this concert is typical of the tour with the Rolling Stones delivering a raw, energetic performance in front of a crowd who are clearly loving the show. Many of the tracks from Some Girls are included in the live set with a sprinkling of Stones classics from earlier albums. Originally shot on 16mm film, the footage has been carefully restored and the sound remixed and remastered by Bob Clearmountain from the original multitrack tapes. This is undeniably the Rolling Stones at the peak of their form.
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Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Great Santa Claus Caper
When inventor/efficiency expert Alexander Graham Wolf plots to take over Santa's workshop, Comet asks for help from Raggedy Ann, Andy and their dog, Raggedy Arthur.
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Seven Years (The Complete Works of Digby Rumsey 1971-1978)
Compilation of four short films by Digby Rumsey: For All the Immigrants in England, Windows, Nature and Time and The Moonlight Comb. Also includes new linking footage.
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Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. The intriguing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.
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Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.