TV's Greatest Game Shows - A Tribute to the Pioneers of Television Quiz Shows

Manufacturer: Zeitgeist Films Brand: not rated

In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing. After thirty years of war and five devastating years of Taliban rule, pop culture is beginning to return to the country. Since 2005, millions have been tuning in to Tolo TV's wildly popular "American Idol"-style series "Afghan Star." Like its Western predecessors, people compete for a cash prize and record deal. More surprisingly, the contest is open to everyone across the country despite gender, ethnicity or age. Two thousand people audition, including three extremely brave women. And when viewers vote for their favorites via cell phone, it is, for many, their first encounter with the democratic process. Winner of the Directing and Audience Awards in Sundance's 2009 World Documentary competition, Havana Marking's timely and moving film follows the dramatic stories of four young finalists--two men and two women--as they hazard everything to become the nation's favorite performer. By observing the Afghani people's relationship to its pop culture, Afghan Star is the perfect window into a country's tenuous, ongoing struggle for modernity. What Americans consider frivolous entertainment is downright revolutionary--and more human--in this troubled part of the world. Afghan Star, the Sundance-award-winning documentary by Havana Marking, provides powerful evidence of how pop culture succeeds despite repression. The film chronicles the American Idol-like television show that premiered in 2005 on Tolo TV, an independent channel in Afghanistan...

Manufacturer: Marathon Music & Video

VHS tape collection in new condition.

Manufacturer: Tapeworm

Classic B&W TV contestant show hosted by Groucho Marx in which if one says the secret word "a duck will fly down and give you $100"!

Manufacturer: Westlake Entertainme

Manufacturer: Hollywood Best!

Over 6 hours of Classic Television! *** Groucho's acclaimed genius for ad-libbing sparkles in these 14 episodes from his hugely popular quiz show where prize money and competition take a back seat to comedy. His colorful, eccentric, and sometimes famous guests perfectly showcase Groucho's famed wit and feisty intellect. Unpredictability rules and anything can happen - and Groucho never disappoints. A unique blend of comedy and wit makes this show a true classic. As announcer George Fenneman introduces him in every episode, he is: The one... the only... Groucho! Guest Stars Include: **Actress Candice Bergen **Comedienne Phyllis Diller **Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller **World Champion boxer Joe Louis **Professional wrestler Wild Red Berry **Cowboy star Hoot Gibson **Harpo Marx **Chico Marx

Manufacturer: Comedy Central Brand: Kenney Model: 3978293

The complete first season of the TV series Kenny vs. Spenny.

Manufacturer: Paramount

Factory Shrinkwrapped

Manufacturer: BBC Home Entertainment Brand: Warner Manufacturing Model: 30155844

Three kids are given the challenge of a lifetime - they have just one night to discover the secrets and mysteries of a relic held deep within the walls of the world-famous British Museum and become Guardians of the Museum. It won't be easy - the stakes are high as they race against the clock to complete complex challenges and confront visions from the past in their quest for answers. What's more: the halls are patrolled by evil spirits and security guards who must be avoided at all costs! Have they got what it takes to solve the mystery? Or will they become a part of the museum forever?

Manufacturer: Paramount