UHF

UHF

A lot of TV stations have forgotten what "quality" means, but not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant.

PG-13 1989 · 97 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

Directed by Jay Levey · Written by 'Weird Al' Yankovic

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A collection of Weird Al Yankovic's parody and original music videos, including "The Saga Begins" and "All About The Pentiums" from the "Running With Scissors" album and "Bob" from the "Poodle Hat" album.
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'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home · 1996
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7.01996
MovieComedyDocumentary
Parody of The Disney Channel's "Going Home" music series. Features "Weird Al" Yankovic in concert from Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre performing spoofs of many popular songs, Al travelling on the bus with his band and in their hotel room as well as tongue-in-cheek interviews with Al and his family.
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7.01999
MovieMusicComedy
He's pop music's legendary and premier satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic (you can call him Al) and he's been amazing audiences for many years with his hilarious and electrifying live performances. Now for the first time, this two-time Grammy award winner's show has been captured for the ages with "Weird Al" Yankovic - Live!
The Weird Al ShowThe Weird Al Show · 1997
The Weird Al Show
7.01997
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This Saturday morning hit brings Weird Al’s signature warped comedy, original songs, spoofs, offbeat animation, and a motley crew of surprise guests.
The Compleat AlThe Compleat Al · 1985
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6.51985
MovieComedyMusic
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
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6.02003
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Blues Story presents an impressionistic history of one of the most lasting art forms America has ever produced - as told for the first time through the eyes of the artists who lived it. Combining exclusive interview and performance footage with vintage clips and the music of many Blues legends long gone, the history of this richly felt music is illuminated - from its African roots to its American urban expression - along with its profound place in our cultural heritage. The result is a rare, first-hand glimpse into the lives of these vanishing artists, and a moving, insightful and informative look into a music that continues to be loved by millions throughout the world.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos · 1998
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1998
MovieMusic
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Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV PartyDr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party · 1991
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1991
MovieMusicComedy
Join Dr. Demento as he celebrates twenty years of lovable lunacy, with performances by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Tiny Tim, Bobby "Boris" Pickett and more. Recorded live at the Raymond Theatre in Pasadena, California.

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