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The Best of the Real West
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The Best of the Real West

1992
The myths, legends and realities of the Old West come alive in The Real West with Kenny Rogers. Through original footage, authentic diaries, paintings, photos and expert commentary, this award-winning History Channel series reawakens the adventure of our most fabled era, exposing the truth behind some of America's most celebrated stories and figures.

Directed by:

  • Donna E. Lusitana
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    The Best of the Real West
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    The Best of the Real West

    1992
    The myths, legends and realities of the Old West come alive in "The Real West" with Kenny Rogers. Through authentic diaries, paintings, photos and expert commentary, this History Channel series reawakens the adventure of our most fabled era.

    Directed by:

  • Donna E. Lusitana
  • rating:3.5.png 3.5 Average Rating


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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy

    2006
    An uproarious behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's famed Second City comedy club and troupe, this retrospective spans from the group's early days to the hit "SCTV" series and beyond as it tickles with reminiscences from Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Martin Short, Alan Arkin and Mike Meyers. Footage of Jim Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Eugene Levy and other alumni affirms Second City's place in comedy history.

    Directed by:

  • Sharon Bartlett
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    One Nation Under God
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    One Nation Under God

    1993
    This documentary explores the humorous techniques -- including theory from psychiatry and religion -- proposed to "cure" homosexuals. Through interviews and footage from the annals, the argument is made that homosexuality is nothing short of an affliction that can be treated. "Former" lesbian women are featured getting beauty tips, while "former" gay men take to the football fields to prove their masculinity.

    Directed by:

  • Teodoro Maniaci
  • Francine Rzeznik
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    The Naked Brothers Band
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    The Naked Brothers Band

    2005
    Real-life siblings Nat and Alex Wolff and the rest of their bandmates wrestle with the pitfalls of success in this rockumentary for kids. As the band wins fans, the guys struggle with an addiction to soda and other youthful indiscretions.

    Directed by:

  • Polly Draper
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    MythBusters: Big Blasts Collection
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    MythBusters: Big Blasts Collection

    2008
    Tag along with MythBusters Jamie and Adam for explosive fun as they try to blow up a cement truck filled with hardened concrete, send an ordinary water heater through the roof of a house, dunk a ticking time bomb under water and much more. Two episodes in this dynamite collection examine James Bond's most incredible gadgets and gimmicks, including a highly explosive ballpoint pen, a deadly bowler hat and a bullet-deflecting watch.

    Directed by:

  • Alice Dallow
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    Bob the Builder: Bob's Favorite Adventures
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    Bob the Builder: Bob's Favorite Adventures

    2002
    Every child's favorite construction worker, Bob the Builder, showcases his favorite exciting adventures that call upon him and his buddies to fix any problem that comes their way. Teamwork is the name of the game as Bob, Roley and Scoop combine efforts to make things work. Included in this release is a special Read-Along called "Bob's Big Surprise."

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ball
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    Earth 2: The Complete Series
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    Earth 2: The Complete Series

    1994
    To locate healthy environs for her desperately ill son and the rest of humanity, Devon Adair (Debrah Farentino) ignores a government edict and assembles an expedition to set up an outpost on planet G889, 22 light-years away. But the space travelers' sabotaged ship lurches off course and crash-lands far from the target site. As the colonists traverse G889, they face not only perilous terrain but hostile natives in this intriguing sci-fi series.

    Directed by:

  • Jim Charleston
  • Janet Davidson
  • Sandy Smolan
  • Scott Winant
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    First Among Equals
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    First Among Equals

    1986
    Adapted from Jeffrey Archer's best-selling novel, this BAFTA-nominated miniseries about four British politicians goes behind the closed doors of Parliament, where unscrupulous behavior and political corruption abound.

    Directed by:

  • John Gorrie
  • Brian Mills
  • Sarah Harding
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    Bob the Builder: Scrambler to the Rescue
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    Bob the Builder: Scrambler to the Rescue

    2007
    Bob the Builder lets loose with his all-terrain pal Scrambler in this collection of themed episodes from the popular stop-motion series. In one adventure, Scrambler explores his artistic side by creating a painting for Sandy's cave.

    Directed by:

  • Liz Whitaker
  • Steven Feldman
  • Fred Holmes
  • Brian Mack
  • Sarah Ball
  • Brian Little
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    The Women of Brewster Place
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    The Women of Brewster Place

    1989
    A single mother moves to a tumbledown housing project on Brewster Place, where she meets a group of strong-minded women facing similar woes. During the course of three decades, the ladies do battle against abject poverty, bigotry and unreliable men.

    Directed by:

  • Donna Deitch
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    Frasier: Season 9
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    Frasier: Season 9

    2001
    The doctor is in for the ninth season of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. This season sees Frasier torn between two women; the further romantic developments between Niles and Daphne; and Martin's new job.

    Directed by:

  • Kelsey Grammer
  • David Lee
  • Katy Garretson
  • Sheldon Epps
  • Wil Shriner
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    Bob the Builder: Race to the Finish
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    Bob the Builder: Race to the Finish

    2008
    Bob the Builder and his crew are given the biggest project ever -- building Sunflower Valley's new stadium -- and he'll need all the help he can get from Wendy, Scoop, Muck, Roley and Lofty, plus two new pals, Gripper and Grabber.

    Directed by:

  • Steven Feldman
  • Fred Holmes
  • Brian Mack
  • Sarah Ball
  • Brian Little
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    Bob the Builder: Snowed Under / The Bobblesberg Winter Games
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    Bob the Builder: Snowed Under / The Bobblesberg Winter Games

    2004
    In this family-friendly feature, it's up to Bob and his friends to get everything ready for the Bogglesberg version of the Winter Olympics. Bob and the crew race to finish the ski jump, the log cabin and the ice rink before the opening ceremonies.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ball
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    The Fresh Beat Band: Season 1
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    The Fresh Beat Band: Season 1

    2009
    In the first season of this kid-friendly musical comedy, music school pals Marina, Shout, Twist and Kiki sing and dance with their band the Fresh Beats, having fun and using teamwork to solve each others' problems.

    Directed by:

  • Linda Mendoza
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    Star Trek: Voyager: Season 1
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    Star Trek: Voyager: Season 1

    1995
    The wildly successful Star Trek franchise continues as Capt. Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the &NFi;U.S.S. Voyager&NFi_; follow a Maquis ship into the Badlands, and one species-saving decision later, find themselves in the Delta Quadrant, 70,000 light years away from the Alpha Quadrant, the Federation, and home. The two ships must join together to make it back, facing treacherous battles from the outside world -- and from within.

    Directed by:

  • Winrich Kolbe
  • Kim Friedman
  • David Livingston
  • Les Landau
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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