Production

George Schlatter

George Schlatter (born December 31, 1929) is an American television producer and director, best known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, founder of the American Comedy Awards, and author of Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (Unnamed Press 2023). For his work on television, Schlatter has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7030 Hollywood Blvd.

Known For

Get Bruce!Get Bruce! · 1999
Get Bruce!
6.51999
MovieComedyDocumentary
Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presidents. We meet his mom and see photos of his childhood; in Chicago, he writes for the Tribune and then heads West. Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler talk with him and to the camera about working with Bruce, and we also watch Bruce help others prepare for Liz Taylor's 60th, Bill Clinton's 50th, and an AIDS awards banquet where the hirsute, rotund Vilanch lets his emotions show.
Sing Your SongSing Your Song · 2012
Sing Your Song
6.92012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Dean Martin: King of CoolDean Martin: King of Cool · 2021
Dean Martin: King of Cool
7.62021
MovieDocumentary
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Doris Day TodayDoris Day Today · 1975
Doris Day Today
6.51975
MovieComedyMusic
America's sweetheart Doris Day offers songs and sketches with some of her famous friends in this smash hit television special from 1975. John Denver and Day sing a few entertaining duets, and funnyman Tim Conway joins in on a couple of skits. Then, Rich Little impersonates some of Day's legendary co-stars, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Lemmon. Songs include selections from Love Me or Leave Me, Teacher's Pet, Calamity Jane and more.
Norman... Is That You?Norman... Is That You? · 1976
Norman... Is That You?
5.41976
MovieComedyDrama
Ben and Beatrice Chambers discover that their son Norman is gay and so Ben is intent on setting him right.
First AscentFirst Ascent · 1982
First Ascent
8.01982
MovieDocumentary
The first all women climbing film. Lynn Hill and Beth Bennet make the first female free ascent of the Naked Edge, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado. A film by Robert Carmichael and Greg Lowe produced by Sports Imagery
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate EventFrank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event · 1989
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event
5.21989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Over 30 songs including:Detroit/With A Song In My Heart/The Candy Man/What Kind Of Fool Am I/Bad/Music Of The Night/All That Jazz/Sailor Boy/Ring Them Bells/Mon Amour/Caberet/Where Or When/For Once In My Life/Mack The Knife/One More For My Baby/My Way/Style/Talk To The Animals/Money Money/I've Got You (Under My Skin)/I've Gotta Be Me/Birth Of The Blues/The Lady Is A Tramp/And The World Goes Round/That's Where We belong (New York)/New York,New York
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesTracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales · 2003
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
7.92003
MovieComedyTV Movie
Comedy special spotlighting Tracey Ullman’s larger than life character Ruby Romaine from HBO's Tracey Takes On (1996–1999). After an illustrious career, veteran Hollywood makeup artist Ruby has decided to call it quits. Or has she? In her makeup trailer, Ruby tells a series of hilarious tales and explains why she reconsidered her retirement. With Debbie Reynolds, Jane Kaczmarek.

Movies

Get Bruce!Get Bruce! · 1999
Get Bruce!
6.51999
MovieComedyDocumentary
Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presidents. We meet his mom and see photos of his childhood; in Chicago, he writes for the Tribune and then heads West. Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler talk with him and to the camera about working with Bruce, and we also watch Bruce help others prepare for Liz Taylor's 60th, Bill Clinton's 50th, and an AIDS awards banquet where the hirsute, rotund Vilanch lets his emotions show.
Sing Your SongSing Your Song · 2012
Sing Your Song
6.92012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Dean Martin: King of CoolDean Martin: King of Cool · 2021
Dean Martin: King of Cool
7.62021
MovieDocumentary
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Doris Day TodayDoris Day Today · 1975
Doris Day Today
6.51975
MovieComedyMusic
America's sweetheart Doris Day offers songs and sketches with some of her famous friends in this smash hit television special from 1975. John Denver and Day sing a few entertaining duets, and funnyman Tim Conway joins in on a couple of skits. Then, Rich Little impersonates some of Day's legendary co-stars, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Lemmon. Songs include selections from Love Me or Leave Me, Teacher's Pet, Calamity Jane and more.
Norman... Is That You?Norman... Is That You? · 1976
Norman... Is That You?
5.41976
MovieComedyDrama
Ben and Beatrice Chambers discover that their son Norman is gay and so Ben is intent on setting him right.
First AscentFirst Ascent · 1982
First Ascent
8.01982
MovieDocumentary
The first all women climbing film. Lynn Hill and Beth Bennet make the first female free ascent of the Naked Edge, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado. A film by Robert Carmichael and Greg Lowe produced by Sports Imagery
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate EventFrank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event · 1989
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event
5.21989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Over 30 songs including:Detroit/With A Song In My Heart/The Candy Man/What Kind Of Fool Am I/Bad/Music Of The Night/All That Jazz/Sailor Boy/Ring Them Bells/Mon Amour/Caberet/Where Or When/For Once In My Life/Mack The Knife/One More For My Baby/My Way/Style/Talk To The Animals/Money Money/I've Got You (Under My Skin)/I've Gotta Be Me/Birth Of The Blues/The Lady Is A Tramp/And The World Goes Round/That's Where We belong (New York)/New York,New York
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesTracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales · 2003
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
7.92003
MovieComedyTV Movie
Comedy special spotlighting Tracey Ullman’s larger than life character Ruby Romaine from HBO's Tracey Takes On (1996–1999). After an illustrious career, veteran Hollywood makeup artist Ruby has decided to call it quits. Or has she? In her makeup trailer, Ruby tells a series of hilarious tales and explains why she reconsidered her retirement. With Debbie Reynolds, Jane Kaczmarek.
Mae West: Dirty BlondeMae West: Dirty Blonde · 2020
Mae West: Dirty Blonde
6.92020
MovieDocumentary
Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium that existed during her lifetime, spanning eight decades of the 20th century. A full-time actress at seven, a vaudevillian at 14, a dancing sensation at 25, a playwright at 33, a silver screen ingénue at 40, a Vegas nightclub act at 62, a recording artist at 73, a camp icon at 85 - West left no format unconquered. She possessed creative and economic powers unheard of for a female entertainer in the 1930s and still rare today. Though a comedian, West grappled with some of the more complex social issues of the 20th century, including race and class tensions, and imbued even her most salacious plotlines with commentary about gender conformity, societal restrictions and what she perceived as moral hypocrisy. Mae West: Dirty Blonde is the first major documentary film to explore West's life and career, as she "climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong" to become a writer, performer and subversive agitator for social change.
Sid & JudySid & Judy · 2019
Sid & Judy
7.42019
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateStill Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate · 2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
5.32019
MovieComedyDocumentary
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.
Sinatra: 80 Years My WaySinatra: 80 Years My Way · 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
MovieMusicTV Movie
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from the early days of rock and roll to the 90's. A living legend toasted by legends of the music world and of Hollywood.
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary CelebrationSammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration · 1990
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
8.71990
MovieComedyMusic
Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.
Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverMotown 40: The Music Is Forever · 1998
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms MableyWhoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley · 2013
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
6.72013
MovieDocumentary
A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World," Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism and performed up until her death in 1975. A true passion project for first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, the documentary shows Mabley's historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time.
The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here? · 1977
The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?
6.51977
MovieTV MovieFamily
A speculative look forward at the United States' next 200 years.
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the DarkNat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark · 2014
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
7.02014
MovieDocumentary
Take an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world.
The Goldie Hawn SpecialThe Goldie Hawn Special · 1978
The Goldie Hawn Special
9.01978
MovieComedyMusic
Goldie Hawn’s second TV special was in 1978, “The Goldie Hawn Special” and it was a sort of comeback for her, after she had been out of the spotlight for over two years. On the TV special she performed show tunes and comedy bits alongside comic legend George Burns, teen idol Shaun Cassidy, television star John Ritter and even the Harlem Globetrotters joined her on the show. The special later went on to be nominated for a primetime Emmy Award.
Never Be Boring: Billy WilderNever Be Boring: Billy Wilder · 2017
Never Be Boring: Billy Wilder
7.32017
MovieDocumentary
A funny walk through the life story of Billy Wilder (1906-2002), a cinematic genius; a portrait of a filmmaker who never was a boring man, a superb mind who had ten commandments, of which the first nine were: “Thou shalt not bore.”
Sinatra DuetsSinatra Duets
Sinatra Duets
MovieMusicDocumentary
The making of Frank Sinatra`s Duets album.

TV Shows

CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation · 2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.62000
SeriesCrimeDrama
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
Intimate PortraitIntimate Portrait · 1993
Intimate Portrait
4.51993
SeriesDocumentary
Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes interviews with each subject. Among the people profiled were Grace Kelly, Natalie Wood, Carly Simon, Jackie Kennedy, Katharine Hepburn, Carol Burnett, Tanya Tucker, and Marla Maples.
I Dream of JeannieI Dream of Jeannie · 1965
I Dream of Jeannie
7.81965
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
While on a mission, American astronaut Captain Tony Nelson is forced to make an emergency landing that will forever change his life. On a deserted South Pacific island, Captain Nelson happens upon a bottle containing a beautiful two-thousand-year-old female genie named Jeannie. Rescuing her from the bottle nets Tony the requisite three wishes, and then some, when Jeannie pledges total devotion to her new "master".
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin's Laugh-In · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.81968
SeriesComedy
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
CherCher · 1975
Cher
7.01975
SeriesComedy
A weekly hour-long program hosted by Cher, featuring music, comedy sketches, and a different female guest star each week, with notable guests including Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, and Tina Turner.
Dark Side of ComedyDark Side of Comedy · 2022
Dark Side of Comedy
8.22022
SeriesDocumentary
Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood Story · 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
8.21996
SeriesDocumentary
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Turn-OnTurn-On · 1969
Turn-On
4.81969
SeriesComedy
Turn-On is an American sketch comedy series that aired on ABC in February 1969. Only one episode was shown leaving one episode unaired and the show is considered one of the most infamous flops in TV history. Turn-On's sole episode was shown on Wednesday, February 5, 1969, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. Among the cast were Teresa Graves, who would join the Laugh-In cast that autumn, and Chuck McCann, longtime kiddie show host, character actor, and voice artist. The writing staff included a young Albert Brooks. The guest host for the 1st episode was Tim Conway.