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| '''Likely Stories''' is a series of ] ] specials broadcast in the early 1980s. There were four volumes, with each one consisting of short films by different directors. The first volume was broadcast on the subscription service ] in 1981, and volumes 2-4 were broadcast on ] in 1983. | '''Likely Stories''' is a series of ] ] specials broadcast in the early 1980s. There were four volumes, with each one consisting of short films by different directors. The first volume was broadcast on the subscription service ] in 1981, and volumes 2-4 were broadcast on ] in 1983. | ||
| == Description == | == Description == | ||
| The series was known for giving full creative freedom to its filmmakers and was notable for featuring the directorial debuts of ], ], ], ], and ]. <ref>https://www.vulture.com/2015/06/examining-the-cable-collaborations-of-jablin-mulholland-and-barrie.html</ref> The short films starred various notable actors, including DeVito, Crystal, Shearer, Guest, Reiner, ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. David Jablin independently financed and produced the first volume in 1981, alongside fellow producer Christopher Guest.<ref>https://medium.com/@djablin/interview-with-david-jablin-editor-publisher-of-imagination-fanzine-circa-1971-3a0cdb0cb918</ref> ] ordered three more volumes, which were produced by Jablin.<ref |
The series was known for giving full creative freedom to its filmmakers and was notable for featuring the directorial debuts of ], ], ], ], and ]. <ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2015/06/examining-the-cable-collaborations-of-jablin-mulholland-and-barrie.html|title=Examining the Cable Collaborations of Jablin, Mulholland, and Barrie|first=Ramsey|last=Ess|date=June 19, 2015|website=Vulture}}</ref> The short films starred various notable actors, including DeVito, Crystal, Shearer, Guest, Reiner, ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. David Jablin independently financed and produced the first volume in 1981, alongside fellow producer Christopher Guest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/@djablin/interview-with-david-jablin-editor-publisher-of-imagination-fanzine-circa-1971-3a0cdb0cb918|title=Interview with David Jablin, Editor & Publisher of Imagination Fanzine circa 1971|first=David|last=Jablin|date=August 28, 2019}}</ref> ] ordered three more volumes, which were produced by Jablin.<ref name="auto"/> DeVito's short film, "The Selling of Vince D'Angelo," led to him making his first feature film '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/07/rediscovering-danny-devitos-long-lost-directorial-debut.html|title=Rediscovering Danny DeVito’s Long-Lost Directorial Debut|first=Ramsey|last=Ess|date=July 22, 2016|website=Vulture}}</ref> | ||
| == Episodes == | == Episodes == | ||
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| |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1981|9|11}} | |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1981|9|11}} | ||
| |ShortSummary='''Short films:''' | |ShortSummary='''Short films:''' | ||
| *'''Tommy Rispoli: A Man and His Music''': A documentary on ] fan and limo driver Tommy Rispoli. This short eventually evolved into Kirby's limo driver character Tommy Pischedda in '']''. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjJ3AIT130M&t=2s</ref> | *'''Tommy Rispoli: A Man and His Music''': A documentary on ] fan and limo driver Tommy Rispoli. This short eventually evolved into Kirby's limo driver character Tommy Pischedda in '']''. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjJ3AIT130M&t=2s|title=Rob Reiner Interview Part 6 of 8 - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG|date=September 30, 2009|via=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
| -Starring: ] and ]<br> | -Starring: ] and ]<br> | ||
| -Written by: Bruno Kirby and Rob Reiner<br> | -Written by: Bruno Kirby and Rob Reiner<br> | ||
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| -Starring: Christopher Guest<br> | -Starring: Christopher Guest<br> | ||
| -Directed by: Christopher Guest | -Directed by: Christopher Guest | ||
| *'''The Making Of You Wouldn't Believe Our World''': A making of documentary for an industrial video for an evil conglomerate. This is Shearer, Guest, and McKean's first ] together, and Guest plays a choreographer very similar to his '']'' character Corky St. Clair.<ref>https://www.vulture.com/article/funny-videos-december-2023.html</ref> <br> | *'''The Making Of You Wouldn't Believe Our World''': A making of documentary for an industrial video for an evil conglomerate. This is Shearer, Guest, and McKean's first ] together, and Guest plays a choreographer very similar to his '']'' character Corky St. Clair.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/article/funny-videos-december-2023.html|title=The Best Comedy Shorts of December 2023|first=Luke Kelly-Clyne, Graham|last=Techler|date=December 31, 2023|website=Vulture}}</ref> <br> | ||
| -Starring: ], ], ], and Christopher Guest<br> | -Starring: ], ], ], and Christopher Guest<br> | ||
| -Written/Directed by: Harry Shearer | -Written/Directed by: Harry Shearer | ||
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| |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1983|5|27}} | |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1983|5|27}} | ||
| |ShortSummary='''Short films:''' | |ShortSummary='''Short films:''' | ||
| *'''The Selling of Vince D'Angelo''': A comedy about a corrupt New Jersey Congressman running for Senator. This short received critical acclaim years later for being prescient about ]'s presidency.<ref>https://www.avclub.com/danny-devito-was-the-donald-trump-of-1982-in-this-forgo-1798251201</ref><br> | *'''The Selling of Vince D'Angelo''': A comedy about a corrupt New Jersey Congressman running for Senator. This short received critical acclaim years later for being prescient about ]'s presidency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/danny-devito-was-the-donald-trump-of-1982-in-this-forgo-1798251201|title=Danny DeVito was the Donald Trump of 1982 in this forgotten HBO short|website=AV Club}}</ref><br> | ||
| -Starring: ], ], and ]<br> | -Starring: ], ], and ]<br> | ||
| -Written by: ] & ]<br> | -Written by: ] & ]<br> | ||
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1981 American TV series or program| Likely Stories | |
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| Genre | Comedy anthology series |
| Starring | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Producers | David Jablin Christopher Guest (Vol. 1) |
| Production company | Various |
| Original release | |
| Network | On TV (Vol. 1) Cinemax (Vols. 2-4) |
| Release | September 11, 1981 (1981-09-11) – August 5, 1983 (1983-08-05) |
Likely Stories is a series of anthology comedy specials broadcast in the early 1980s. There were four volumes, with each one consisting of short films by different directors. The first volume was broadcast on the subscription service On TV in 1981, and volumes 2-4 were broadcast on Cinemax in 1983.
Description
The series was known for giving full creative freedom to its filmmakers and was notable for featuring the directorial debuts of Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, and Harry Shearer. The short films starred various notable actors, including DeVito, Crystal, Shearer, Guest, Reiner, Paul Reubens, Rhea Perlman, Michael McKean, Bruno Kirby, David L. Lander, Richard Belzer, and Howard Hesseman. David Jablin independently financed and produced the first volume in 1981, alongside fellow producer Christopher Guest. Cinemax ordered three more volumes, which were produced by Jablin. DeVito's short film, "The Selling of Vince D'Angelo," led to him making his first feature film The Ratings Game.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Likely Stories, Vol. 1" | September 11, 1981 (1981-09-11) | |
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Short films:
-Starring: Bruno Kirby and Rob Reiner
-Written by: Christopher Guest and Matt Neuman
-Starring: Michael McKean, Marcia Strassman, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest
-Written/Directed by: Harry Shearer
-Starring: Stephen Collins and Amy Stryker
-Starring: Harry Shearer (voice only) | |||
| 2 | "Likely Stories, Vol. 2" | May 27, 1983 (1983-05-27) | |
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Short films:
-Starring: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, and Vincent Schiavelli
-Starring: Paul Reubens
-Written/Directed by: Bruce Kimmel
-Written/Directed by: Bruce Kimmel
-Written by: Charles Reskin, David Jablin, and Lee Biondi | |||
| 3 | "Likely Stories, Vol. 3" | July 1, 1983 (1983-07-01) | |
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Short films:
-Starring: Billy Crystal and Christopher Guest
-Starring: Richard Belzer
-Written by: David Jablin and Lee Biondi
-Written/Directed by: David Wechter | |||
| 4 | "Likely Stories, Vol. 4" | August 5, 1985 (1985-08-05) | |
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Short films:
-Written/Directed by: Danny DeVito
-Starring: Howard Hesseman | |||
References
- ^ Ess, Ramsey (June 19, 2015). "Examining the Cable Collaborations of Jablin, Mulholland, and Barrie". Vulture.
- Jablin, David (August 28, 2019). "Interview with David Jablin, Editor & Publisher of Imagination Fanzine circa 1971".
- Ess, Ramsey (July 22, 2016). "Rediscovering Danny DeVito's Long-Lost Directorial Debut". Vulture.
- "Rob Reiner Interview Part 6 of 8 - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG". September 30, 2009 – via YouTube.
- Techler, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Graham (December 31, 2023). "The Best Comedy Shorts of December 2023". Vulture.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Danny DeVito was the Donald Trump of 1982 in this forgotten HBO short". AV Club.
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