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Rosie! (1967)
Character: Mildred Deever
An eccentric Los Angeles dowager decides to fight back when her two greedy daughters attempt to have her declared legally insane.
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The Very Best of the Honeymooners (2000)
Character: Alice Kramden
Rediscover the comedy classic that features bus driver Ralph Cramden and his wife Alice, as well as their wacky friends Ed and Trixie Norton in this tribute collection of three documentary programs primarily consisting of numerous clips, bloopers, and improvised segments from the original TV series, as well as one full episode, "Letter to the Boss".
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The Honeymooners Christmas Special (1978)
Character: Alice Kramden
With a Christmas lotto radio show coming up, Ralph Kramden invests his mother-in-law's social security check, Ed Norton's Christmas bonus, and the Nortons' life savings into lottery tickets.
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Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work (2006)
Character: Self (archive footage)
This special is a thorough retrospective of Jackie's most popular characters from his 1950's television series, characters that include: Ralph Kramden, Reginald Van Gleason, III, the Poor Soul, Fenwick Babbit and Joe The Bartender. Many of the sketches have not been available or even viewed since their original live broadcasts. Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm hosts the program with feature commentary from Mrs. Marilyn Gleason.
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1955, Seven Days of Fall (2005)
Character: (archive footage)
This documentary chronicles the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers/New York Yankees World Series, and is based upon the poem, "1955" by James T. Crawford.
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Lily: Sold Out (1981)
Character: Polly Jo
After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: soften her act for mass appeal, or keep her material the way she originally intended?
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That Touch of Mink (1962)
Character: Connie Emerson
Cathy Timberlake is en route to a job interview when a car transporting businessman Philip Shayne covers her in mud. He sends his assistant, Roger, to apologize, but upon meeting Cathy, Roger knows that she would be a suitable match for his boss. Despite their mutual attraction, Cathy and Philip want different things. Philip wants a fling, while Cathy wants a marriage. As they travel to exotic locales, their differing motivations are put to the test.
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Invisible Diplomats (1965)
Character: Kelly Smith
The film revolves around the daily operations at a business switchboard, highlighting the interactions between Connie, Kelly, and their colleagues. Connie is excited about her boyfriend Brad's success in securing a significant deal, while Kelly shares her frustrations about the inefficiencies at the switchboard. The dialogue illustrates the importance of communication and professionalism in business, emphasizing how switchboard operators, though often unseen, play a crucial role in maintaining a positive company image and facilitating important calls. The narrative concludes with Connie preparing for a date with Brad, reflecting on the significance of their work.
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Take Her, She's Mine (1963)
Character: Anne Michaelson
After reluctantly packing up his daughter, Mollie, and sending her away to study art at a Paris college, Frank Michaelson gives new meaning to the term "concerned parent." Reading Mollie's letters describing her counter-culture experiences and beatnik friends, Frank eventually grows so paranoid that he boards a plane to Paris to see firsthand the kind of lessons his daughter is learning with her new artist amour.
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