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The Bootleg Files: A Salute to Stan Laurel

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BOOTLEG FILES 925: “A Salute to Stan Laurel” (1965 TV special with an all-star cast).

LAST SEEN: On YouTube.

AMERICAN HOME VIDEO: None.

REASON FOR BOOTLEG STATUS: Not cleared for home entertainment release.

CHANCES OF SEEING A COMMERCIAL DVD RELEASE: Doesn’t seem likely at the moment.

You may be wondering why there is a photo of Fred Gwynne’s Herman Munster on top of an article about “A Salute to Stan Laurel.” After all, “The Munsters” share no common ground with Stan Laurel, either as a solo performer or in his teamwork with Oliver Hardy. However, the inclusion of Herman Munster – playing a violin, no less – in a celebration of Stan Laurel is typical of the incoherent nature of this bizarre production, which arguably deserves to be considered on any list of the worst television specials of all time.
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The Dick Van Dyke Show: Classic Mary Tyler Moore Episodes (DVD)

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In anticipation of the release of “The Dick Van Dyke Show: Classic Mary Tyler Moore Episodes” on DVD and Blu-Ray from Image Entertainment. In Stores today! Dick Van Dyke’s series is back with the complete third season of his iconic series. Van Dyke is as funny as ever, playing Rob Petrie, an average suburban dad who lives with his independent and fierce wife Laura, and their young son Richie. During the day, he works as a comedy writer for “The Alan Brady Show,” the most popular sketch comedy show on television. He doles out comedy and scripts for the celebrity with his writing staff and best friends, Buddy and Sally, two sarcastic and hilarious sidekicks with their own quirks that make Rob’s life difficult but fun.

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