The Groove Tube
Overview
This wacky 1970s time capsule is notable for its format, themes, and no-holds-barred parodies of network television--news reports, commercials, and sitcoms. THE GROOVE TUBE probably takes a cue from British comedy troupes like Monty Python. A raunchy precursor to films like KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE and AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON, as well as television sketch comedy from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to THE KIDS IN THE HALL, THE GROOVE TUBE is also notable for early appearances from Chevy Chase and Richard Belzer. The Groove Tube's real attractions are its acute observations of the details of television, and its capturing of the zeitgeist to perfection.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Ken Shapiro - Director
Ken Shapiro
Richard Belzer
Chevy Chase
Buzzy Linhart
Richmond Baier
Berkeley Harris
Jennifer Welles
Roy Wallace
Bill Kemmill
Alex Stephens
Details
- Format: DVD
- Run Time: 73
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 759731416429
- Genre: COMEDIES
- Rating: R (MPAA)
- Release Date: May 2021
Movie Reviews
Notes:
Theatrical Release: June 1974.
Film debut for Chevy Chase.
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