This is a documentary portrait of a Hollywood comedy writer cited by many of entertainment's biggest stars as their comedic "secret weapon." Bruce Vilanch is a rotund, hirsute New Jersey native who left a job at a Chicago newspaper in the 1970s to become a gag writer for singer and actress Bette Midler. After toiling for several years in the dying genre of television variety shows and celebrity roasts, Vilanch became a staple of awards shows, scripting one-liners and song parodies at the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, for such ...
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This is a documentary portrait of a Hollywood comedy writer cited by many of entertainment's biggest stars as their comedic "secret weapon." Bruce Vilanch is a rotund, hirsute New Jersey native who left a job at a Chicago newspaper in the 1970s to become a gag writer for singer and actress Bette Midler. After toiling for several years in the dying genre of television variety shows and celebrity roasts, Vilanch became a staple of awards shows, scripting one-liners and song parodies at the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, for such luminaries as Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg. All three of those stars, and many others, are interviewed about Vilanch's contributions to their work. Of particular note is a national controversy sparked by Vilanch's "off-color" racial remarks written for Ted Danson and Goldberg at a Friar's Club event, and his memorable riffs for emcee Crystal on the one-armed push-ups of Jack Palance at an Oscar telecast. Get Bruce! made Vilanch a more recognizable figure to mainstream audiences, and he became a regular on the TV game show revival of Hollywood Squares. Karl Williams, Rovi
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Add this copy of Get Bruce! to cart. $3.50, like new condition, Sold by Fabulous Fiction Book Store rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Miramax.
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Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg. Run time: 82 mins. Originally released: 1999. Language: English. (m80) VHS movie is ex-video club copy in excellent cond, with box in excellent cond inside a hard plastic case.
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Disk is in good condition with minor to no wear. All disks are refinished to improve condition as needed. Case and artwork are in good condition with no tears or cracks. Thank you for shopping Goodwill Southern California. Your purchase helps create jobs and transforms lives through the power of work.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Lily Tomlin, Bruce Vilanch, Raquel Welch, Michael Feinstein,... Very good. Run time: 82. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Bruce Vilanch, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg. Very good in poor packaging. Language: English. Run time: 82 mins. Originally released: 1999. BOX #81812CDVD. We sold All items bases on value. This pre-owned DVD Movie is (brand new condition but case is damaged and it Has(no Scratches): This Case has (1 discs). Please read Special Note: , Apply Only CDs This Case broken condition may have: (Broken tab, Missing face Page Cover and Broken Tab s cover). All old library s pr-owned items have mark s marks, tape residue, face page cuts, and name s erased. I checked this item and I will sign it before I mail it out to make sure you receive as its listing. This is a great MOVIE in DVD format it is movie time for you and your Associates. NO RETURNS ANY DUPLICABLE ITEM LIKE: DVD s Cassette s Tapes, CD s and VHS tapes. Please, Read Special not be for you buy this item.
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