Old, obscure, or favorite old school tv showspost em up. Superhero comedy man hal smith thwarts a bank holdup with hysterical laughter. This was a funny mid season replacement show that aired from january 22, 1970 until april 16th, 1970 on abc with many of the writers from the smothers brothers comedy hour participating including comedian bob einstein who also appeared in many skits. In 1970 he released his second record album live at the ice house, and had his own abc comedy variety show pat paulsens half a comedy hour. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour tv series 1970 on imdb. In 1970, the legendary comedian pat paulsen starred in pat paulse ns half a co medy hour, his own series for abctv, following three years as a regular cast member on the smothers brothers comedy hour and his 1968 campaign to become president of the united states.
A variety show scheduled opposite the top rated nbc programme. Pat paulsen s half a comedy hour is an american half hour television variety show that ran on abctv on thursday nights at 7. In 1971 just for fun he started his own winery pat paulsen vineyards and began performing in annual summer stock productions. Ctva us music variety pat paulsens half a comedy hour.
Paulsen delivers a lecture on the dubious benefits of smoking. Smothered dvd, 2003 the smothers brothers comedy hour. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour is an american halfhour television variety show that ran on abctv on thursday nights at 7. In 1970, the legendary comedian pat paulsen starred in pat paulsens half a comedy hour, his own series for abctv, following three years as a regular cast m. Apr 01, 2020 her tv series debut was in pat paulsens half a comedy hour, after which through the early 70s she had her own series, entitled the debbie reynolds show. This 1970 tv series co written by steve martin features the famous deadpan delivery of pat in a variety of flavored skits and settings. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour tv series 1970 imdb. Early in 1970, paulsen headlined his own series, pat paulsen s half a comedy hour, which ran weeks on abc. Patrick layton paulsen july 6, 1927 april 24, 1997 was an american comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the smothers brothers television shows, and for his campaigns for president of. I get the point that one is owned by a major company and one is from a small company. Incarnations view all 110 versions of daffy duck on btva. Early in 1970, paulsen headlined his own series, pat paulsens half a. I remember it as one of the funniest shows on televison and am eager to see how it.
The smothers brothers comedy hour, starring the folk singing, comedy duo tom and dick smothers, premiered on cbs in february 1967. Guests on the first show were former us vice president hubert humphrey, and an animated daffy duck, whom paulsen interviewed. Daffy duck voice pat paulsens half a comedy hour show. Photos of the pat paulsens half a comedy hour show voice actors. Sep 07, 2017 august 2017 saw the release of one season wonder the magician nbc, 19731974 on dvd. Paulsen had been a regular on the smothers brothers comedy hour.
The problems with pat paulsen s half a comedy hour can be seen from the opening bit in the opening episode. During the rest of the 70s, einstein wrote for a couple of shortlived smothersrelated spinoff series, pat paulsens half a comedy hour 1970 and tom smothers organic prime time space ride, as well. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Feb 28, 20 in 1970, following his threeyear stint on the smother brothers comedy hour, he landed his own show on abc called pat paulsens half a comedy hour. The pat paulsen half a comedy hour was a mid season replacement in 1970 that my brother and myself never missed. First appearance of the super dave osborne character 1976 van dyke and company. The ronnie johns half hour which was about 40 minutes per episode, plus adverts. Also, amazon prime began streaming stanley nbc, 19561957 and pat paulsens half a comedy hour abc, 1970, among other shows. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour 1970 tv show behind the. For over 10 years, i had written to all the video companies to please release the show to the general public, and its finally happened. Jul 06, 2018 he continued performing comedy in nightclubs. Stewart robert einstein november 20, 1942 january 2, 2019 was an american actor, comedy writer and producer.
Smothers brothers comedian and twotime presidential candidate paul paulsen stars in this collection of his throwback comedy skits and interviews. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour 1970 tv show behind. Images of the voice actors who play the voice of daffy duck in pat paulsens half a comedy hour show. It was created by denne bart petitclerc, and produced by mgm television. He attended california state university as a philosophy major, but in 1967.
For over 10 years, i had written to all the video companies to please release the show to the general. Pat paulsen, comic and political satirist, starred in this half hour comedy show that ran for one season. Guests on the first show were former us vice president hubert humphrey, and an animated. The star was pat paulsen, who ran for the office of president of the united states in 1968.
Pat paulsens half a comedy hour tv series 1970 pat paulsens. At santa ana college, he took classes in drama and english poetry. In 1970, following his threeyear stint on the smother brothers comedy hour, he landed his own show on abc called pat paulsens half a comedy hour. This 1970 tv series co written by steve martin features the famous deadpan delivery of pat in a variety of flavored skits and settings with guest stars such as don rickles,angie dickinson,tom smothers,debbie reynolds,andy williams,don adams,henry fonda,mike connors,tiny tim,joey heatherton, carl betz,joanne worley and even daffy duck. The halfhour series premiered on thursday, january 22nd, 1970 as a mid season replacement for abc and ran for thirteen weeks. Unfollow smothers brothers comedy hour dvd to stop getting. The pat paulsen half a comedy hour features the famous deadpan delivery of the shows star in a variety of 70sflavored skits and settings, costarring a stellar roster of guest stars such as don. Paulsen was born in south bend, washington, a small fishing town in pacific county. Details about smothered dvd, 2003 the smothers brothers comedy hour censorship struggles.
There is one rather obscure show available, however, from mpi video. Following the controversial cancellation of the smothers brothers comedy hour in 1969, einstein worked as a writer on such revuestyle programs as pat paulsens half a comedy hour abc, 1970. Trading on his patented political notoriety at least at the time the comedian inadvertently. The sonny and cher comedy hour various characters 19731974 1971 three for tahiti mark 1970 pat paulsens half a comedy hour bobby 1970. He was raised in inglewood and garden grove in california.
The magician tv series, vei, dvd bill bixby starred in this hourlong drama as crimefighting magician. Off show 8 show 9 show 10 show 11 show 12 show bonus features featurette. This was followed by a single season of 26 episodes. Patrick layton paulsen july 6, 1927 april 24, 1997 was an american comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the smothers brothers television shows, and for his supposed campaigns for. Pat paulsen s half a comedy hour, a shortlived 1970 american series featuring comedian and perennial presidential candidate paulsen. In 1970 he released his second record album live at the ice house, and had his own abc comedy variety show pat paulsens half a comedy. Her tv series debut was in pat paulsens half a comedy hour, after which through the early 70s she had her own series, entitled the debbie reynolds show. Then came bronson is an american adventuredrama television series starring michael parks that aired on nbc. In 1971, paulsen performed in the play, play it again, sam at cherry county playhouse. Early in 1970, he headlined his own series pat paulsens half a comedy hour, which ran weeks on abc. I remember it as one of the funniest shows on televison and am eager to see how it stands the test of time.
The family moved to california when he was 10, where he graduated from. Pat reminds the audience that if the show fails, many children will starve. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour is an american half hour television variety show that ran on abctv on thursday nights at 7. Photos of the pat paulsen s half a comedy hour show voice actors. August 2017 saw the release of one season wonder the magician nbc, 19731974 on dvd. On then came paulsen, motorcyclist pat slams into the glass window of a diner. The problems with pat paulsens half a comedy hour can be seen from the opening bit in the opening episode. His work on the smothers brothers comedy hour earned paulsen an emmy in 1968.
The unauthorized story of three s company in a fix. Paulsen, whose hangdog expression and deadpan delivery made him a popular comic in the 1970s, specialized in offbeat sketches that lampooned television shows and political characters. The video above is from one of paulsens campaign films, narrated by the great henry fonda. The pat paulsen half a comedy hour features the famous deadpan delivery of the shows star in a variety of 70sflavored skits and settings, costarring a stellar roster of guest stars such as don rickles, angie dickinson, tom smothers, debbie reynolds, andy williams, don adams, henry fonda, mike connors, wilt chamberlain, joann worley and even. Smothers brothers comedy hour, the television academy. Then came bronson wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Pat paulsen s half a comedy hour is an american half hour television variety show starring pat paulsen, who ran for the president of the united states in 1968. New prison warden paulsen is assaulted by inmate debbie reynolds. Officer judy bobby the rat gentle bear moose indiana joe 1972 the john byner comedy hour. Oct, 2009 there is one rather obscure show available, however, from mpi video.
Following the controversial cancellation of the smothers brothers comedy hour in 1969, einstein worked as a writer on such revuestyle programs as pat paulsen s half a comedy hour abc, 1970, the sonny and cher comedy hour cbs, 197174 and the syndicated the john byner comedy hour 1972, on which he premiered his new character. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour series regulars and episode guide. Pat paulsens half a comedy hour is an american halfhour television variety show starring pat paulsen, who ran for the president of the united states in 1968. After last weeks impressive array of releases, this week has very little to offer fans of classic television. Maybe my point was if a show like paulsens got a release a show like mr terrific might get a release. The smothers brothers comedy hour premiered in 1967, and paulsen said that he was. Trading on his patented political notoriety at least at the time the comedian inadvertently finds himself at the home of 1968 democratic presidential candidate hubert humphrey who was also a renowned senator and lyndon johnson s vp. Then came bronson began with a television film pilot that aired on nbc on march 24, 1969. Old, obscure, or favorite old school tv showspost em. The pat paulsen half a comedy hour features the famous deadpan delivery of the shows star in a variety of 70sflavored skits and settings, costarring a stellar roster of guest stars such as don rickles, angie dickinson, tom smothers, debbie reynolds, andy williams, don adams, henry fonda, mike connors, wilt chamberlain, joann worley and. During the inaugural season of sesame street in 19691970, he appeared in a series of comic skits. The halfhour series premiered on thursday, january 22nd, 1970 as a mid season. This was a funny mid season replacement show that aired from january 22, 1970 until april 16th, 1970 on abc with many of the writers from the smothers brothers.
He was featured in the 1970 get smart episode the mess of adrian listenger. At the hobby hut, pat makes a color tv out of a cardboard box and silverware. Early in 1970, paulsen headlined his own series, pat paulsens half a comedy hour, which ran weeks on abc. He created and performed the satirical stuntman character super dave osborne, played marty funkhouser in curb your enthusiasm, and larry middleman on arrested development. A variety show scheduled opposite the top rated nbc programme, bonanza, the comedy hour attracted a younger, hipper, and more politically engaged audience than most other video offerings of the 1960s.
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