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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)

6.019701h 0mEN
AnimationComedy

Directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

April 7, 1970

Director

Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Overview

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show air...

Cast

Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Self (voice)

George Burns

George Burns

Self (voice)

Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller

Self (voice)

George Jessel

George Jessel

Self (voice)

Jack E. Leonard

Jack E. Leonard

Self (voice)

Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

Self (voice)

Tom Smothers

Tom Smothers

Self (voice)

Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson

Self (voice)

Henny Youngman

Henny Youngman

Self (voice)

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

W.C. Fields / Chico Marx / Zeppo Marx / Announcer (voice)

Dick Smothers

Dick Smothers

Self (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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