Mathilda Ziegler Movies
- 1992
The spectacularly accident-prone Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson embraces the holiday spirit -- and nearly crushes it to death -- in this 30-minute comedy special, comprising three interrelated sketches. In "Christmas Shopping," Bean purchases a balky string of tree lights before making a shambles of a department store toy section; in "Christmas Eve," he manages to acquire a free turkey and a free tree, then attempts to conduct a Salvation Army band; and in "Christmas Dinner," Bean has quite a surprise in store for his long-suffering girlfriend. "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean" originally aired in Britain on December 29, 1992. This special has since been released as a separate entity on video, as well as in such compilations as The Merry Mishaps of Mr. Bean and The Complete Mr. Bean, Vol. 1. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rowan Atkinson, Mathilda Ziegler, (more)
- 1991
Once again, the magnificently maladroit and fabulously foolish Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) bumbles his way through a collection of brief comic sketches. In "Television," Bean purchases his first TV, only to experience a spot of reception trouble. In "The Park," our hero tries out his new Polaroid camera, which is promptly stolen. This leads to "Identity Parade," wherein Bean does his best to identity the camera thief. In "Club Phut," Bean's night on the town spells disaster for a stage magician. And in "The Disco," Mr. Bean shows off his dancing skills -- we think. Originally telecast in Britain on October 15, 1991, the 30-minute comedy special Mr. Bean Goes to Town later aired in America on April 23, 1992, then was included in such video compilations as The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean and The Complete Mr. Bean, Vol. 2. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rowan Atkinson
- 1990
In his second half-hour BBC special, the spectacularly clumsy and clueless Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) stumbles and bumbles his way through three brief, interrelated sketches. In "The Department Store," Bean manages to lose his credit card in another fellow's pocket. In "The Restaurant," the food is terrible -- and such small portions. And in "Royal Film," Bean prepares to meet the Royal Family while standing in a long, long line (frequent Mr. Bean supporting actress Tina Maskell makes a significant appearance at the end of this bit). Written by star Atkinson in collaboration with Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll, "The Return of Mr. Bean" first aired in Britain on November 5, 1990, and in America on April 9, 1992. It has since been included in such video compilations as The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Bean and The Complete Mr. Bean, Vol. 2. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rowan Atkinson, Mathilda Ziegler, (more)
- 1990
Rowan Atkinson stars as the monumentally stupid and klutzy Mr. Bean in this half-hour BBC comedy special. The action is divided into four short, hilarious segments: "The Carpark," wherein Bean has all manner of trouble with his celebrated mini-vehicle; "Swimming Pool," a study in courage -- or lack of it -- at the diving board; "The Park Bench," in which Bean demonstrates the proper (?) method of making a sandwich; and "Horror Movie," a cautionary tale of false bravado. Originally shown in Britain on December 30, 1990, and in America on April 16, 1992, "The Curse of Mr. Bean" has since been included in several video compilations, among them The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean and The Complete Mr. Bean, Vol. 1. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rowan Atkinson, Mathilda Ziegler, (more)
