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"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer"...

Genre: Music

Cast: Elaine Paige

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Jim Henson

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Esther Rolle

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Glenn Carter

The story of a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and...

Genre: Music

Cast: Josh Groban

The Cat in the Hat joins Nick and Sally who are exploring the backyard when something extraordinary finds them-a flying robotic dog. The robot lands...

Genre: Animation

Cast: Martin Short

The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween adventure, where they go to the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet to help find Nick and Sally...

Genre: Animation

Cast: Martin Short

The Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and Fish help a baby reindeer find its way home in time for Christmas.

Genre: Fantasy

Cast: Martin Short

A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.

Genre: Drama

Cast: Richard Chamberlain

A young Irish ward boss has a chance to be elected mayor, but the disgraced current mayor makes sure the candidate's wife learns about his affair...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Faye Dunaway

An untalented singer-dancer, Verna Vane, fervently believes that a U.S.O. tour overseas will put her on the road to superstardom. Although she's more...

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Cast: Sissy Spacek

British superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is feted in this 50th birthday benefit gala produced by Lloyd Webber's own theatrical company at...

Genre: Music

Cast: Antonio Banderas

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt...

Genre: Crime

Cast: Patti LuPone

The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Maggie Smith

It's the first day of Summer Vacation and The Cat in the Hat whisks Nick, Sally and Fish off on the greatest great outdoor camping adventure ever!

Genre: Animation

Cast: Martin Short

Dramatist Luigi Pirandello's mordant comedy of manners tells the tale of upper-crust Italians Silia Gala and her sneering spouse, Leone, who finds...

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Cast: Glenn Close

London society matron Lady Sneerwell loves to gossip and spends her free time engaged in manipulation. When she selfishly derails the romance of...

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Cast: Bernard Behrens

A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Audrey Hepburn

This very special program-hosted by Judy's daughter, Lorna Luft-is a loving tribute to the life and timeless popularity of superstar Judy Garland,...

Genre: Music

Cast: Judy Garland

A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a...

Genre: Music

Cast: Brent Barrett