The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected
“You couldn't plan it to be this funny!”
Synopsis
This hilarious collection of accidental comedy is packed with unforgettable foul-ups by an all-star comedy cast, plus wedding bloopers, sports blunders and everyday snafus that add up to a laugh-a-minute! See uproarious out-takes, from the days when television was "live" - including Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca's send-ups of A Trolleycar Named Desire & From Here to Obscurity. Plus, footage of world leaders and famous celebrities caught with egg on their well-known faces, from Bogie to Bette Davis, from James Cagney to Claudette Colbert. See Princess Di hitting Prince Charles over the head with a special effects champagne bottle, Gerald Ford tripping, George Bush bowling, Richard Nixon in an unexpected duet with Pearl Bailey. Not even John Wayne can get it right! Don't miss the talking horse, the elephant artist, sports mishaps by the world's finest athletes - and much, much more! This cavalcade of fluffs & flubs, surprises & snafus adds up to one of the funniest comedy collections ever!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John C. Feld, Wendy Maples
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Feld, Charles Grinker
- Original Title
- The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Reader's Digest Association, Inc., Charles Grinker Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John C. Feld, Wendy Maples
John C. Feld, Charles Grinker
John C. Feld
John C. Feld, Pamela Hogan
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Feld
Director
John C. Feld
Writer
John C. Feld
Producer
Charles Grinker
Writer
John C. Feld
Editor
Wendy Maples
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected about?
This hilarious collection of accidental comedy is packed with unforgettable foul-ups by an all-star comedy cast, plus wedding bloopers, sports blunders and everyday snafus that add up to a laugh-a-minute! See uproarious out-takes, from the days when television was "live" - including Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca's send-ups of A Trolleycar Named Desire & From Here to Obscurity. Plus, footage of world leaders and famous celebrities caught with egg on their well-known faces, from Bogie to Bette Davis, from James Cagney to Claudette Colbert. See Princess Di hitting Prince Charles over the head with a special effects champagne bottle, Gerald Ford tripping, George Bush bowling, Richard Nixon in an unexpected duet with Pearl Bailey. Not even John Wayne can get it right! Don't miss the talking horse, the elephant artist, sports mishaps by the world's finest athletes - and much, much more! This cavalcade of fluffs & flubs, surprises & snafus adds up to one of the funniest comedy collections ever!
Who directed The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected?
The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected was directed by John C. Feld, Wendy Maples.
Who stars in The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected?
The principal cast of The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected includes Preston Trombly, George H. W. Bush, Dana Carvey.
When was The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected released and how long is it?
The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected?
The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).