Directing

Tom Trbovich

Born

1942-10-17 (83)

Known for

Directing

Credits

19 titles

Known for

Behind the camera

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song poster
8.4

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! poster
6.1

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party poster
1.0

Hugh Hefner invites you to Playboy’s Roller Disco and Pajama Party! With your host, Richard Dawson!

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

1979

Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special poster
6.6

The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an act, why he is doing what he's doing, and whether he even knows the differences himself. His performances are among those rare examples where you feel extremely uncomfortable watching them, but at the same time you can't pull yourself away because it's hysterical in a twisted and bizarre sort of way.

Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special

1981

Free Ride poster
3.1

A group of teenagers borrow a car, unaware that gangsters have stashed mob money in it. The gangsters are determined to get the money back.

Free Ride

1986

Lily for President? poster
NR

Comedian Lily Tomlin stars in this comical farce which deals with her experiences running for the office of President of the United States.

Lily for President?

1982

No artwork available
NR

The story, set in the mythical town of Riverdale, follows the misadventures of the "Archie" Gang: Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and Reggie Mantle.

The Archie Situation Comedy Musical Variety Show

1978

Andy's Funhouse poster
6.2

This special was taped in 1977 but did not air until August 1979, on ABC. It featured most of Andy's famous gags, including Foreign Man/Latka and his Elvis Presley impersonation, as well as a host of unique segments (including a special appearance by children's television character Howdy Doody and the "Has-been Corner"). There also is a segment that included fake television screen static as part of the gag, which ABC executives were not comfortable with, fearing that viewers would mistake the static for broadcast problems and would change the channel—which was the comic element Kaufman wanted to present. Andy's Funhouse was written by Kaufman, Zmuda, and Mel Sherer, with music by Kaufman.

Andy's Funhouse

1979

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Daylight Again poster
7.7

This is a 1982 concert by Crosby, Stills and Nash, in support of their "Daylight Again" CD release. Neil Young is not part of this tour, which simply means that this is a CSN concert rather than a CSNY concert.

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Daylight Again

1983

Orson Welles at The Magic Castle poster
NR

Our host (surreptitiously played by Abb Dickson in disguise) introduces us outside the castle and describes what - and who - are allowed in it, followed by the opening title. Orson enters the building where strange things are happening, and Abb Dickson (in fez) explains about, and demonstrates, the Indian rope trick. He then turns the program over to Abb who introduces a variety of guests.

Orson Welles at The Magic Castle

1978

The T.V. Show poster
NR

A pilot for a sketch show. Features Spinal Tap among other comic performers.

The T.V. Show

1979

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special poster
8.0

A parody of Johnny Carson anniversary shows made for the Showtime cable network.

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

1986

The Bette Midler Show poster
9.5

The Bette Midler Show is a HBO Video special of one of Bette Midler's tours entitled 'The Depression Tour', The video is of her show at the Cleveland Music Hall during February 1976. the show features many of Bette's popular songs, such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Friends", "In The Mood", "Hello In There", and "Lullaby of Broadway" As well as dazzling the audience with her spontaneous wit with her 'Wonderful Sophie Tucker Jokes' and her special 'The Vicki Eydie Show'

The Bette Midler Show

1976

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8.0

1979 comedy special starring Chevy Chase in the vein of Saturday Night Live.

The Chevy Chase National Humor Test

1979

The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981) poster
NR

It was recorded at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on 18 December 1981, for what was the penultimate show of the band's U.S. tour that year. The show was the first-ever live pay-per-view broadcast of a music concert.

The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)

1981

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NR

A celebration of how the very young and the very old appreciate and enjoy each other via sketches and variety performances.

Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

1983

No artwork available
NR

Steve Allen hosts famous ventriloquists and puppets including Edgar Bergan, Charlie McCarthy, Shari Lewis, Lamb Chop, and The Muppets.

The Vent Event

1978

No artwork available
NR

An enduring inspiration for comediennes everywhere, stand-up legend Phyllis Diller stays true to her raucous roots in this live performance filmed in Denver for HBO. Hailed for her unmatched wit, brilliant timing and trademark unruly look, the cackling comic draws on her storied and successful career for material, often lampooning herself and parodying the myriad idiosyncrasies of her ex-husband, "Fang."

On Location: Phyllis Diller

1977

No artwork available
NR

Tony Danza, C-3PO and R2-D2 present a fitness quiz using the ABC Saturday Morning cartoon lineup for 1985-86 for illustration.

Saturday Sneak Peek & Fun Fit Test

1985