As the country remembers comedy and late-night legend Johnny Carson on his 95th birthday today, the National Comedy Center — the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to comedy — and the Elkhorn Valley Museum in Johnny Carson’s hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska have announced that the National Comedy Center will lead preservation of the historic Johnny Carson … [Read more...] about National Comedy Center to Preserve Historic Johnny Carson Archive
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The Film Detective Celebrates ‘Short and Sweet’ Classic Movies Under 90 Minutes and Honors the Anniversary of Lucille Ball’s Birthday
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters, is celebrating all things “Short and Sweet” in August. For the entire month, The Film Detective will feature classic films that delighted audiences in 90 minutes or less. “Short and Sweet” titles will run the gamut from … [Read more...] about The Film Detective Celebrates ‘Short and Sweet’ Classic Movies Under 90 Minutes and Honors the Anniversary of Lucille Ball’s Birthday
The Film Detective Launches Streaming App on Android
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores classic films for today’s cord-cutters, is proud to announce its latest initiative in expanding the reach of its classic film and television content. Beginning this May 2020, The Film Detective app will be available for download across Android devices. The Film Detective … [Read more...] about The Film Detective Launches Streaming App on Android
Norman Lear, Judd Apatow, Lewis Black, Sebastian Maniscalco & More Join George Carlin Tribute Event in Support of National Comedy Center May 12
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, and home to the George Carlin Archives, announced today that it will present an all-star tribute to comedy legend George Carlin, in support of the Center’s educational and preservation initiatives during the museum’s temporary closure. To be streamed on his … [Read more...] about Norman Lear, Judd Apatow, Lewis Black, Sebastian Maniscalco & More Join George Carlin Tribute Event in Support of National Comedy Center May 12
The Sinful Side of Cinema Returns! The Film Detective Dedicates the Month of May to Pre-Code Hollywood
The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today’s cord-cutters, is embracing the freedom of expression from the Pre-Code era. The perfect destination to enjoy classic film, television, serials, and shorts, The Film Detective is proud to promote such a sensational period of … [Read more...] about The Sinful Side of Cinema Returns! The Film Detective Dedicates the Month of May to Pre-Code Hollywood
National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and state-of-the-art museum dedicated to comedy as an art form, was named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, it was announced today. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-museum/ The … [Read more...] about National Comedy Center Named Best New Museum in the Country by USA Today
A Tribute to the ‘Golden Age Girls’ – The Film Detective Celebrates Betty White, the Gish Sisters, and More Leading Ladies of Golden Age Hollywood
The Film Detective (TFD), a leading classic media streaming network and film archive that restores classic films for today's cord-cutters, is showcasing its pioneering leading ladies all month long on Sling, STIRR, and DistroTV. The Film Detective’s month-long celebration comes in anticipation of Women’s History Month, a celebration from March 1 through March … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the ‘Golden Age Girls’ – The Film Detective Celebrates Betty White, the Gish Sisters, and More Leading Ladies of Golden Age Hollywood