Summary
Documentary on the life and career of musical humorist Spike Jones. Includes performances of Laura, Cocktails for two, Der Fuehrer's face, You always hurt the one you love, and All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, along with some rarely seen 1950's rock & roll parodies. Features interviews with Milton Berle, Danny Thomas, Dr. Demento, and Helen Grayco, along with other family members and members of Jones' band, The City Slickers.Additional Information
| Subjects |
Jones, Spike,
-- 1911-1965.
Musicians -- United States -- Biography. Humorous music. Humor in music. Biographical films. Documentary films. |
| Publisher | [United States?] : Franklin, TN :Storyville Films ;2007 Distributed by Naxos of America, Inc., |
| Contributors |
McGlynn, Don.
Jones, Spike, 1911-1965. Berle, Milton. Thomas, Danny. Dr. Demento. Grayco, Helen. City Slickers. Storyville Films. |
| Other Contributors |
Director of photography, Steve Wacks. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
At head of title: Storyville Films presents. Originally produced in 1988. "Jazz documentary"--Container. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 or mono,. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (16 pages) |
| Other | Classic View |