Marty Callner

Directing

Marty Callner

Place of birth

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

41 titles

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marty Callner is a director. His primary work is with music videos. Marty has directed work from such popular artists as Cher, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith and has work recorded back as far as 1977 and as recent as 2009. He has been nominated for 7 Emmys, 3 DGAs, and 1 CableACE Award. His son is writer/actor Dax Callner.Callner directed Bette Midler's HBO concert special Diva Las Vegas which first aired in 1997. Diva Las Vegas is now available on DVD. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marty Callner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known for

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin poster
5.5

Steve Martin's HBO special was recorded as one of the network's On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previously unreleased show provides a rare and uncensored look at Martin's early act.

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin

1976

George Carlin: On Location at USC poster
7.6

George Carlin's first ever comedy special, filmed live at the University of Southern California. Here, he talks about monopoly, flying on planes, random thoughts, walking, and other things.

George Carlin: On Location at USC

1977

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger poster
7.6

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway poster
7.8

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New York City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002

George Lopez: America's Mexican poster
5.8

Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.

George Lopez: America's Mexican

2007

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush poster
6.5

After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush

2009

Film credits

Behind the camera

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin poster
5.5

Steve Martin's HBO special was recorded as one of the network's On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previously unreleased show provides a rare and uncensored look at Martin's early act.

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin

1976

George Carlin: On Location at USC poster
7.6

George Carlin's first ever comedy special, filmed live at the University of Southern California. Here, he talks about monopoly, flying on planes, random thoughts, walking, and other things.

George Carlin: On Location at USC

1977

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger poster
7.6

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway poster
7.8

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New York City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002

George Lopez: America's Mexican poster
5.8

Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.

George Lopez: America's Mexican

2007

George Lopez: America's Mexican poster
5.8

Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, made his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interacial relationships, and the future.

George Lopez: America's Mexican

2007

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush poster
6.5

After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush

2009

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush poster
6.5

After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush

2009

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival poster
2.5

Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

2022

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival poster
2.5

Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival.

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

2022

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time poster
7.4

Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

1998

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time poster
7.4

Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

1998

The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway poster
6.7

Pee-Wee is excited when Jambi the genie grants him a wish. He wishes to fly but gets upset when he sees Captain Carl and Miss Yvonne on a romantic date with each other.

The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway

2011

Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under poster
7.7

Filmed at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 19, 1993, Live from Down Under showcases Madonna’s brilliant fourth concert tour, The Girlie Show.

Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under

1993

George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano poster
5.0

One of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez stars in his second HBO solo special. George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano is a live stand-up special performed in front of a packed arena crowd at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.

George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano

2009

George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano poster
5.0

One of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, George Lopez stars in his second HBO solo special. George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano is a live stand-up special performed in front of a packed arena crowd at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.

George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano

2009

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up poster
6.0

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

2022

Dane Cook: Vicious Circle poster
6.4

Vicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fans.

Dane Cook: Vicious Circle

2006

Fleetwood Mac in Concert - The Mirage Tour '82 poster
7.7

Fleetwood Mac performs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, CA, over two days, October 21 and 22, 1982. Hits from their classic Rumours album are performed, along with cuts from the 1975 Fleetwood Mac album, Tusk and Mirage.

Fleetwood Mac in Concert - The Mirage Tour '82

1983

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special poster
NR

A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world.

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special

1991

Camelot poster
8.5

Shot live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the beloved Lerner & Loewe classic follows King Arthur, who founds the kingdom of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Their goal: fight for justice and right, but Arthur only sees his ideal crumble when his wife Guenevere falls in love with his favorite knight, Sir Lancelot.

Camelot

1982

Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden) poster
7.3

The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding versions of "My Love," "Rock Your Body," "Cry Me a River" and "SexyBack" will not be disappointed.

Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden)

2007

Poison - Greatest Videos Hits poster
8.0

Poison Greatest Video Hits is the fifth DVD/video from the rock band Poison, released in 2001. The DVD was released following the Poison album Power to the People and features every Poison music video up to this point including the latest video, the album titled track "Power to the People" . Every Poison album featured music videos up to this point except for the album Crack a Smile...and More!. The DVD consists of the first two Poison video releases "Sight for Sore Ears" and "Flesh, Blood, & Videotape" (which have not been released on DVD) and also features behind the scenes footage, in depth interviews, various clips and music videos from 'Swallow This Live', 'Native Tongue' and 'Power to the People' albums. The DVD received US Gold certification in 2003.

Poison - Greatest Videos Hits

2001

Britney Spears: Live from Las Vegas poster
8.5

Have you ever had a dream that felt so real, you couldn't tell the difference between the real world and the dream world? On November 18, 2001, the world's biggest star, Britney Spears, brought her "Dream Within a Dream" Tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in legendary Las Vegas. Watch this defining concert, witnessed by millions of fans, as it was broadcast live on HBO.

Britney Spears: Live from Las Vegas

2001

An Evening with Liza Minnelli poster
NR

Liza Minnelli in concert at the New Orleans Theatre of the Performing Arts. This show was a combination of the two performances Minnelli did on November 24, 1979. Highlights include Minnelli singing "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "It's a Miracle," "True Love," "The Man I Love," "Some People," an old English folk ballad, and "Come in From the Rain". Liza also sings two songs from her recent Tony winning Broadway show "The Act" - a song and dance number called "Arthur in the Afternoon," with Roger Minami and the show-stopping "City Lights" with Minami and dancer Obba Babatunde. Another highlight is a medley of New York songs sung by Minnelli which culminates in one of signature songs "Theme from New York, New York". The evening concludes with Minnelli singing performing a scene from "Cabaret"; and singing "Cabaret," "Harvest Moon," and "The World Goes Round."

An Evening with Liza Minnelli

1980

Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks poster
6.7

Live at Red Rocks is a concert video album by the American singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks. It was filmed during Nicks' 1986 Rock a Little Tour. It features special guests Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood on drums. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Performance Music Video in 1987. Originally released as an Enhanced CD-ROM in 1987, it was reissued on DVD in 2007. Song listing: "Outside the Rain" "Dreams" "Talk to Me" "I Need to Know" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cover) "No Spoken Word" "Beauty and the Beast" "Stand Back" "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" "Edge of Seventeen".

Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks

1987

The Pee-wee Herman Show poster
7.4

The original adult-oriented version of what would eventually become an award-winning children's classic. This version of the show features Pee-wee's playhouse and many of the characters of the later series, but with irreverent overtones and jokes including 'mirror shoes' and others.

The Pee-wee Herman Show

1981

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction poster
7.4

HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

2009

Here It Is, Burlesque! poster
NR

Stripteasers, baggy-pants comedians, exotic dancers, comedy sketches-- all part of a great tribute to a living art, hosted by Ann Corio, the queen of Burlesque.

Here It Is, Burlesque!

1979

New England Our Way poster
NR

The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.

New England Our Way

1974

New England Our Way poster
NR

The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.

New England Our Way

1974

The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern poster
7.0

The Rolling Stones embarked on the Licks World Tour in 2002 and 2003 to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring the band performing in arenas and stadiums in addition to the occasional theatre. In November 2002, the Stones arrived in Los Angeles to perform at a packed Wiltern Theatre, treating fans to a set heavy on rarities which feel right at home in such an intimate setting. While some of the hits are performed, this night at the Wiltern is for the rarely played classics, including Stray Cat Blues, No Expectations and a cover of Everybody Needs Somebody to Love featuring a guest spot by the legendary Solomon Burke.

The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern

2002

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C. poster
10.0

In this HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites some of her friends up on stage, including Bobby Brown, Bebe Winans, and more.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

1997

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C. poster
10.0

In this HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites some of her friends up on stage, including Bobby Brown, Bebe Winans, and more.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

1997

Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001 poster
8.0

Filmed at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Madonna rocks the house in her sold-out Drowned World Tour.

Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001

2001

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend poster
5.9

The comedian and actor dishes up an hour of audacious adult humor taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend

2016

Robin Williams: Off the Wall poster
7.6

This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978. The theatre is full of celebrities, and at one point Robin pulls up John Ritter and makes him do an improvisational bit with him.

Robin Williams: Off the Wall

1978

Dane Cook: Isolated Incident poster
6.5

Dane Cook: ISolated INcident is a Comedy Central special which premiered on May 17, 2009 with the CD/DVD release following on May 19. In the special, Cook performs for a crowd of 400 people at the Laugh Factory. The entire special was shot in one take with no edits. He recently started performing the new material live for the Isolated Incident - Globo Thermo Tour 2009, which began on April 25, 2009. Dane Cook released the DVD special that was aired on Comedy Central on November 17, 2009

Dane Cook: Isolated Incident

2009

Whitney Cummings: I Love You poster
6.2

In her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Whitney dissects her recent breakup, her TV show, and the troubling voices in her head. This extended and uncensored version is sure to keep you laughing for days.

Whitney Cummings: I Love You

2014

The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC poster
7.3

Recorded on 18th January 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 'Licked: Live in NYC' features The Rolling Stones on the 'Licks Tour' in support of their 40th-anniversary compilation album Forty Licks. The concert was originally broadcast live on the HBO television network and features an appearance by Sheryl Crow on "Honky Tonk Women".

The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC

2003