Joe Besser

Joe Besser

Joe Besser (born Jessel Besser, August 12, 1907 – March 1, 1988) was an American actor, comedian, and musician, known for his impish humor and wimpy characters. He is best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957–59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the bratty man-child in The Abbott and Costello Show, and Jillson, the maintenance man in The Joey Bishop The zany comedy team of Olsen and Johnson, whose Broadway revues were fast-paced collections of songs and blackouts, hired Joe Besser. His noisy intrusions were perfect for their anything-can-happen format. Besser's work caught the attention of the Shubert brothers, who signed him to a theatrical contract. Columbia Pictures hired Besser away from the Shuberts, and Besser relocated to Hollywood in 1944, where he brought his unique comic character to feature-length musical comedies. Besser also starred in short-subject comedies for Columbia from 1949 to 1956. Besser had substituted for Lou Costello on radio, opposite Bud Abbott, and by the 1950s he was firmly established as one of the Abbott and Costello regulars. When the duo filmed The Abbott and Costello Show for television, they hired Joe Besser to play Oswald "Stinky" Davis, a bratty, loudmouthed child dressed in an oversized Little Lord Fauntleroy outfit, shorts, and a flat top hat with overhanging brim. He appeared during the first season of The Abbott and Costello Show. Besser was cast for the role of Yonkel, a chariot man in the low-budget biblical film Sins of Jezebel, which starred Paulette Goddard as the titular wicked queen. After Shemp Howard died of a heart attack, Moe suggested he and teammate Larry Fine continue working as "The Two Stooges". Studio chief Harry Cohen rejected the proposal. Although Moe had legal approval to allow new members into the act, Columbia executives had the final say about any actor who would appear in the studio's films, and insisted on a performer already under contract to Columbia, Joe Besser. At the time, Besser was one of a few comedians still making comedy shorts at the studio. Besser refrained from imitating Curly or Shemp. He continued to play the same whiny character he had developed over his long career. He had a clause in his contract prohibiting being hit excessively. Besser recalled, "I usually played the kind of character who would hit others back". The Stooges shorts with Besser were filmed from the spring of 1956 to the end of 1957. His Stooge tenure ended when Columbia shut down the two-reel-comedy department on December 20, 1957. Producer-director Jules White had shot enough film for 16 comedies, which were released a few months apart until June 1959, with Sappy Bull Fighters being the final release. Joe Besser was found dead in his home, aged 80, and determined to have died of heart failure.

  • Popularité : 2.463
  • Connu pour : Acting
  • Anniversaire : 1907-08-12
  • Lieu de naissance : Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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Joe Besser Films

  • 1949
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    Africa Screams

    Africa Screams

    5.7 1949 HD

    Lorsque le contre Buzz du libraire Diana en pensant que son ami Stanley sait tout ce qu'il ya à savoir sur l'Afrique, ils sont enlevés...

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  • 1960
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    Le Milliardaire

    Le Milliardaire

    6.4 1960 HD

    Un riche industriel veut faire interdire une pièce satirique dans lequel il est caricaturé. Ébloui par Amanda, la vedette...

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  • 2003
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    Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

    Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

    10 2003 HD

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  • 1970
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    Hollywood Horror House

    Hollywood Horror House

    5.4 1970 HD

    Une actrice vieillissante vit dans son manoir entourée de gens bizarres. Un jour, un jeune homme se présente...

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  • 1953
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    J'aurai ta peau

    J'aurai ta peau

    5.7 1953 HD

    Le détective Mike Hammer est déterminé à attraper et à tuer la personne qui a abattu son ami proche, alors il suit...

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  • 1950
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    L'Araignée

    L'Araignée

    6.2 1950 HD

    Deborah Chandler Clark fuit son mari le soir de sa nuit de noces et sa voiture tombe d'un pont au détour d'un virage. Elle raconte alors son...

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  • 2001
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    The Three Stooges Story

    The Three Stooges Story

    1 2001 HD

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  • 1950
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    Outside the Wall

    Outside the Wall

    6 1950 HD

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  • 2001
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    The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

    The Three Stooges: Kings Of Laughter

    1 2001 HD

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  • 1962
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    Hand of Death

    Hand of Death

    4.1 1962 HD

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  • 1948
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    Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

    Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

    6.5 1948 HD

    Un vendeur baratineur est « kidnappé » par une ville, qui a l'intention de l'utiliser dans sa course annuelle avec une...

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  • 1997
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    The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

    The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

    1 1997 HD

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  • 1957
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    Hoofs and Goofs

    Hoofs and Goofs

    4 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Muscle Up A Little Closer

    Muscle Up A Little Closer

    5 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    A Merry Mix-Up

    A Merry Mix-Up

    5 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Space Ship Sappy

    Space Ship Sappy

    6 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Guns A Poppin

    Guns A Poppin

    4 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Horsing Around

    Horsing Around

    3 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Rusty Romeos

    Rusty Romeos

    4.7 1957 HD

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  • 1957
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    Outer Space Jitters

    Outer Space Jitters

    5 1957 HD

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  • 1958
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    Quiz Whizz

    Quiz Whizz

    4 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Fifi Blows Her Top

    Fifi Blows Her Top

    4 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Pies and Guys

    Pies and Guys

    5.7 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Sweet and Hot

    Sweet and Hot

    3.5 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Flying Saucer Daffy

    Flying Saucer Daffy

    4.7 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Oil's Well That Ends Well

    Oil's Well That Ends Well

    5.2 1958 HD

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  • 1959
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    Triple Crossed

    Triple Crossed

    4.3 1959 HD

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  • 1959
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    Sappy Bull Fighters

    Sappy Bull Fighters

    3.5 1959 HD

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  • 1950
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    L'aigle du désert

    L'aigle du désert

    5.1 1950 HD

    La belle princesse Schéhérazade est en route pour Téhéran où elle doit épouser, pour raison d'Etat, un...

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  • 1959
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    The Rookie

    The Rookie

    1 1959 HD

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  • 2010
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    The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959

    The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959

    1 2010 HD

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  • 1953
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    Sins of Jezebel

    Sins of Jezebel

    4.5 1953 HD

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  • 2022
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    Mystery Reel

    Mystery Reel

    1 2022 HD

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  • 1955
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    Headline Hunters

    Headline Hunters

    4 1955 HD

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  • 1946
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    Talk About a Lady

    Talk About a Lady

    3 1946 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Story on Page One

    The Story on Page One

    5.1 1959 HD

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  • 1970
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    Ya, ya, mon général!

    Ya, ya, mon général!

    4.833 1970 HD

    Brendan Byers III, l'un des hommes les plus riches d'Amérique, a été prononcée 4-F et ne peut servir son pays dans sa...

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  • 1951
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    Fraidy Cat

    Fraidy Cat

    1 1951 HD

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  • 1955
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    Deux nigauds et les flics

    Deux nigauds et les flics

    6.1 1955 HD

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  • 1955
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    It's a Dog's Life

    It's a Dog's Life

    3 1955 HD

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  • 1952
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    Aim, Fire, Scoot

    Aim, Fire, Scoot

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1956
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    Army Daze

    Army Daze

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1952
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    Caught on the Bounce

    Caught on the Bounce

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1950
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    Dizzy Yardbird

    Dizzy Yardbird

    1 1950 HD

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  • 1954
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    The Fire Chaser

    The Fire Chaser

    1 1954 HD

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  • 1955
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    G.I. Dood It

    G.I. Dood It

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1955
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    Hook a Crook

    Hook a Crook

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1953
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    Spies and Guys

    Spies and Guys

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1949
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    Waiting in the Lurch

    Waiting in the Lurch

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1983
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    My Smurfy Valentine

    My Smurfy Valentine

    7.286 1983 HD

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  • 1940
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    Hot Steel

    Hot Steel

    1 1940 HD

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  • 1956
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    Columbia Laff Hour

    Columbia Laff Hour

    7 1956 HD

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  • 1959
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    Say One for Me

    Say One for Me

    4.8 1959 HD

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  • 1955
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    Two-Gun Lady

    Two-Gun Lady

    4.2 1955 HD

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  • 1959
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    Les Pillards de la prairie

    Les Pillards de la prairie

    5 1959 HD

    Pour effrayer les squatters du pays du bétail qu'il réclame comme son propre, propriétaire d'un ranch Ed Sampson ordonne la...

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  • 1945
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    Eadie Was a Lady

    Eadie Was a Lady

    4 1945 HD

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  • 1944
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    Hey, Rookie

    Hey, Rookie

    1 1944 HD

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  • 2007
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    Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

    Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

    8 2007 HD

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  • 2011
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    The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

    The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

    8 2011 HD

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  • 1955
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    Mad at the World

    Mad at the World

    5.7 1955 HD

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  • 1961
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    Le zinzin d'Hollywood

    Le zinzin d'Hollywood

    6.12 1961 HD

    Morty S. Tasman est engagé comme garcon de courses par le directeur des studios Paramutual et declenche un flot de catastrophes.

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  • 1950
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    Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

    Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

    4 1950 HD

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  • 1953
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    A Day in the Country

    A Day in the Country

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1969
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    The Monk

    The Monk

    7.5 1969 HD

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  • 1969
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    My World and Welcome to It

    My World and Welcome to It

    5.5 1969 HD

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  • 1954
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    December Bride

    December Bride

    5.5 1954 HD

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  • 1972
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    Les Grandes Rencontres de Scooby-Doo

    Les Grandes Rencontres de Scooby-Doo

    7.633 1972 HD

    Cette nouvelle série a la particularité de faire intervenir des invités de marque (Don Knotts, la Famille Addams, les Harlem...

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  • 1977
    imgS2 E30

    Scooby's All-Stars

    Scooby's All-Stars

    8.1 1977 HD

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  • 1961
    imgS1 E26

    The Alvin Show

    The Alvin Show

    8.3 1961 HD

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  • 1966
    imgS3 E26

    Batman

    Batman

    7.306 1966 HD

    Riche et puissant, Bruce Wayne enfile son costume et devient Batman, justicier de Gotham City. Aidé par le fidèle Robin, il aide la...

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  • 1966
    imgS5 E24

    That Girl

    That Girl

    6.115 1966 HD

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  • 1961
    imgS4 E26

    The Joey Bishop Show

    The Joey Bishop Show

    5.8 1961 HD

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  • 1955
    imgS6 E36

    The Millionaire

    The Millionaire

    5 1955 HD

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  • 1973
    imgS1 E16

    Jeannie

    Jeannie

    8.2 1973 HD

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  • 1964
    imgS7 E17

    The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

    4.5 1964 HD

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  • 1978
    imgS1 E13

    Yogi La Course de l'Espace

    Yogi La Course de l'Espace

    7.1 1978 HD

    Le programme de Yogi's Space Race est un bloc de dessins animés de 90 minutes du samedi matin et la troisième incarnation de l'ours...

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  • 1950
    imgS5 E13

    The Gene Autry Show

    The Gene Autry Show

    4.8 1950 HD

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  • 1946
    imgS1 E1

    Hour Glass

    Hour Glass

    4 1946 HD

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  • 1972
    imgS1 E13

    The Houndcats

    The Houndcats

    5 1972 HD

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  • 1975
    imgS1 E16

    The Oddball Couple

    The Oddball Couple

    8 1975 HD

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  • 1968
    imgS1 E32

    That's Life

    That's Life

    6 1968 HD

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  • 1952
    imgS2 E26

    The Abbott and Costello Show

    The Abbott and Costello Show

    7.3 1952 HD

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  • 1978
    imgS1 E13

    Galaxy Goof-Ups

    Galaxy Goof-Ups

    6 1978 HD

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  • 2015
    imgS1 E24

    The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!

    The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!

    8.5 2015 HD

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  • 1969
    imgS5 E62

    Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

    5.8 1969 HD

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  • 1967
    imgS2 E26

    The Mothers-in-Law

    The Mothers-in-Law

    6 1967 HD

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  • 1967
    imgS2 E26

    The Mothers-in-Law

    The Mothers-in-Law

    6 1967 HD

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  • 1967
    imgS2 E26

    The Mothers-in-Law

    The Mothers-in-Law

    6 1967 HD

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  • 1953
    imgS10 E34

    General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

    6 1953 HD

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  • 1969
    imgS5 E62

    Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

    5.8 1969 HD

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