Best Comedy Films of 1978
Sextette
Mae West (1892-1980) was ... missing, it threatens to cause an international incident, as well as ruining a number of reputations (including her own). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Hooper
Following the blockbuster success ... largely because the characters are somewhat stronger. Everyone involved looks like they're having fun; the good-humor translates on screen. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The End
At the beginning of ... of his rope, Lawson decides to kill himself -- with the help of a nutty mental patient (Dom DeLuise). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Revenge of the Pink Panther
In Revenge of the ... in 1980 (the later film, The Trail of Pink Panther was composed of outtakes from previous Pink Panther films). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Foul Play
As he did in ... memorable "throwaway" gag involving a profane Scrabble game played by sweet little old ladies Queenie Smith and Hope Summers. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Rescue From Gilligan's Island
Eleven years after the ... from Gilligan's Island was originally telecast in two ratings-grabbing 60 minute installments, shown on October 14 and 21, 1978. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Piranha
The sophomore effort for ... -- until the piranha reach the swimmers. Piranha (1978) was co-written by John Sayles, making his motion picture debut. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
M*A*S*H: Season 07
Now in its seventh ... following year, the series would enter local syndication, where it continued to run until well into the 21st century. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Mork & Mindy: Season 01
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SCTV [TV Series]
An outgrowth of Chicago's ... up by NBC and retooled in an expanded format (including guest stars and musical numbers) as SCTV Network 90. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
National Lampoon's Animal House
Director John Landis put ... in the process, getting revenge on the dean, the Omegas, and everyone else who has ever gone against them. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Hot Lead and Cold Feet
In this Disney western, ... When they settle with each other, they still have to battle venal Mayor Ragsdale (Darren McGavin) for real control. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
What's Happening!!: Season 03
The third and final ... Babcock to Barnett to Barrett); and Big Earl's son Little Earl (David Hollander), who develops a crush on Dee. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
La Cage Aux Folles
An international comedy sensation ... musical and, nearly two decades later, the Hollywood comedy The Birdcage with Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Harper Valley P.T.A.
This low-budget expansion of ... and beyond the call of duty. A weekly-TV version of Harper Valley PTA, also starring Barbara Eden, soon followed. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Cat from Outer Space
Zunar J5/90 Doric 4-7, ... was written by cartoonist Ted Key, who also wrote other Disney family fare, including Gus and The $1,000,000 Duck. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Filling the shoes occupied ... local girl. Though this was the last entry in the film series a television series followed a year later. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Laverne & Shirley: Season 03
When Laverne & Shirley ... guest-starring Linda Gillen as Amy Babish, the mentally challenged daughter of Laverne and Shirley's landlady, Edna Babish (Betty Garrett). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Coach
When Fenton (Keenan Wynn), ... coach the boys, and she not only succeeds at that, but inspires the boys in other ways as well. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Rutles: All You Need is Cash
A mockumentary of a ... Simon, Mick Jagger, and Ron Wood, as well as George Harrison himself, who shows up as a BBC commentator. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Three's Company: Season 03
As the third most ... viewership, moving from the number three to the number two ratings slot by the end of its third season. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Diff'rent Strokes: Season 01
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The Bitch
Joan Collins stars as ... in rigged horse races, trying any means necessary to obtain the funding to rescue her beloved nightclub from foreclosure. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Death Sport
David Carradine romps around ... in the "Death Sport" -- a mad free-for-all inside a tunnel in which only one contestant can emerge alive. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
The time is 1964, ... went on to direct Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? among other popular features. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures
Produced for British TV ... wealthy American Clark Pine pull out their checkbooks and square off over the ownership of George and Bonnie's pictures. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Pop star Peter Frampton ... Help from My Friends" (Peter Frampton, the Bee Gees), "Fixing a Hole" (George Burns), and "Get Back" (Billy Preston). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Season 03
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Hardware Wars
Household appliances set the ... for this parody of Star Wars. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Thank God It's Friday
The Zoo is the ... philosophy at length. There's plenty of thumping disco action and nothing but happy endings in this colorful period comedy. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
One of the first ... reasons which this somewhat cynical effort completely misses. It has its moments, granted, but it just tries too hard. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Malibu Beach
Day or night, it's ... Malibu Beach is the vacation spot you wish you could still jump in your van and head out to. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Rockers
Rockers was made after ... robbers. Practically everyone in this film, beginning with its star, were reggae musicians who were well known in Jamaica. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Seniors
When faced with graduation, ... in the name of science, after all, and why not earn money for something they'd be "giving away" otherwise?). [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Who's Who
Mike Leigh's Who's Who, ... Crouchurst (Richenda Carey) invite Francis (Jeffrey Wickham), one of the firm's higher-ups, over to discuss a tricky financial situation. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Here Come the Tigers
This comedy, also known ... of their new coach, a police rookie. This film was created on the heels of The Bad News Bears. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo
This film is the ... Japan and has been featured in comic books, television cartoons, live-action films, and video games since the late 1960s. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Ol' Dirty Kung Fu
A long-in-the-tooth martial arts ... Wu Tang Clan, features no appearances or performances by rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard) stars Simon Yuen and Cliff Lok. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
George Carlin Again!
This video offers viewers ... audiences, parents will likely find that the language and content of this video make it inappropriate for young viewers. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Tartuffe
Donald Moffat stars as ... of Moliere's classic comedy, co-starring Victor Gerber and Tony-winner Tammy Grimes and directed by Stephen Porter and Kirk Browning. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
La Comadrita
A fun-loving girl finds ... time propelling her into a series of hilarious happenings in this Spanish-language comedy starring in irrepressible Maria Elena Velasco. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Soap: Season 02
The cliffhanger that brought ... being held captive by a religious cult called the "Sunnies," and befuddled Burt is abducted by those "non-existent" aliens. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Taxi: Season 01
The classic sitcom Taxi ... performance), an award which went to the indefatigable Ruth Gordon for her performance in the episode titled "Sugar Mama." [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Are You Being Served?: Season 06
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Munecas de Media Noche
Victor Manuel Castro's comedy ... He comes up with a variety of outrageous scams in order to get his place on the stage back. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
The Muppet Show: Season 03
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Hee Haw: 10th Anniversary Celebration
To commemorate its first ... known for, the show includes musical performances by a variety of Hee Haw regulars and some legendary guest stars. [ best comedy films - 1978 ]
Mind Your Language: Series 01
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Mind Your Language: Series 02
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