Dick Cavett Movies

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout...

For more than 30 years, Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized and loved entertainers in the world. Known to all simply as Lucy, she portrayed a...

This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour, their first return to the States since the tragedy at...

An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth...

He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such people as Eric Bogosian and Woody Allen. His...

A down-on-his-luck divorced father struggles to get his life and family back together before it's too late.

Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.

In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who, instead of handing them over to the...

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

A candid and revealing insight into the private life and public career of Richard Harris. One of the most remarkable actors of his generation, the...

A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.

The story of three people - a press agent, a private detective and a nightclub owner - whose careers require them to spend most of the night awake...

The One, the Only... Groucho is a documentary that celebrates the life and legacy of Groucho Marx, the legendary comedian, actor, gameshow host and...

TV special revisiting the documentary series that became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. Examines the enduring...

A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his...

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

During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

A student-teacher relationship goes way beyond the classroom, including pre-historic times.

A benefit concert for the Special Olympics and an opportunity to promote Streisand's upcoming film (Funny Lady), this special was a combination of...

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with...