HBO Original Programming
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Stand-up comedy of Chris Rock including the campaign to "Free Bobby Brown!" ; Stars in the After-School Special: "Daddy still has a flattop" ; Exposes "Mr Sweet Potato Head" and other racist toys ; visits the "make you wait" hair salon ; Teaches you "How not to get your *ss Kicked by the Police."
Pub. Date
[2003], ©2002-©2003.
Language
English
Description
It's tough times in Jersey for Tony Soprano. The sluggish economy hasn't been good for the family business. His wife, Carmela, is angling for more financial security. Some long-time lieutenants aren't happy with Tony's recent decisions. A rival boss wants a bigger piece of the suburban pie. A Soprano is actually heading to trial for the first time in decades. At least one child has lost interest in higher education.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
In "Complaints & grievances", George Carlin's 12th HBO comedy special, taped at the Beacon Theater in New York on November 17, 2001 (ten weeks after 9/11), Carlin casts his usual jaundiced eye on America and it inhabitants. From the events of 9/11, to the Ten Commandments, to why you should never stop if you run someone over with your car, nothing is sacred to this 45-year veteran of the comedy scene. Self-help books, answering machines, gun nuts,...