Make 'Em Laugh (The Funny Business of America)
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FRIDAYS - The Atomic Bong
| Air Date/Released | Friday, September 12, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Station/Studio | ABC / Moffitt-Lee Productions |
| Host/Star | Kim Carnes |
ABC's answer to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the network launched this cutting-edge sketch and music show on, naturally, Friday evenings. A talented cast and crew, but it never caught on critically or popularly; it lasted for three seasons, 1980 - 1982.
In a sketch, the Stooges prepare Curly's latest invention, an atomic bong, while waiting for their marijuana dealer to arrive with a new supply.
Cast: Bruce Mahler (Moe), Larry David (Larry), John Roarke (Curly), Mark Blankfield (Vernon)
Other cast: Kim Carnes (Musical guest), Jack Burns, Michael Richards, Melanie Chartoff, Maryedith Burrell, Darrow Igus, Brandis Kemp
Crew: Bill Lee, John Moffitt (Producers), Jack Burns (Co-Producer), Bob Bowker (Director), Steve Adams, Joe Shulkin, Rod Ash, Larry Charles, Mark Curtiss, Larry David, Bryan Gordon, Sam Hefter, Kevin Kelton, Bruce Kirschbaum, Thomas Kramer, Bruce Mahler, Fred Raker, Elaine Pope (Writers)
Other cast: Kim Carnes (Musical guest), Jack Burns, Michael Richards, Melanie Chartoff, Maryedith Burrell, Darrow Igus, Brandis Kemp
Crew: Bill Lee, John Moffitt (Producers), Jack Burns (Co-Producer), Bob Bowker (Director), Steve Adams, Joe Shulkin, Rod Ash, Larry Charles, Mark Curtiss, Larry David, Bryan Gordon, Sam Hefter, Kevin Kelton, Bruce Kirschbaum, Thomas Kramer, Bruce Mahler, Fred Raker, Elaine Pope (Writers)
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