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1) Funny girl
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"From the bestselling author of High Fidelity, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down comes a highly anticipated new novel. Set in 1960's London, Funny Girl is a lively account of the adventures of the intrepid young Sophie Straw as she navigates her transformation from provincial ingenue to television starlet amid a constellation of delightful characters. Insightful and humorous, Nick Hornby's latest does what he does best: endears us to a cast of characters...
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"Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning show that made television history for eleven glorious seasons? In Such Good Company delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and antics that made the show legendary, as well as some favorite...
5) Springfield confidential: jokes, secrets, and outright lies from a lifetime writing for The Simpsons
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The longest-serving writer and producer for "The Simpsons" offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history.
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The fifth season of Glee finds Rachel at an impressive crossroads as she, Kurt and Santana take more bites out of the Big Apple. Meanwhile, back in Lima, the New Directions kids hope to win back-to-back Nationals, as the tragic passing of Finn and a potential baby for Will and Emma bring reminders of the preciousness of life. With its hugely popular guest stars, surprising plot twists and exhilarating musical numbers, the Emmy -winning Glee remains...
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As Sectionals approaches, Will Schuester's love life comes and goes, but his heart remains with New Directions. And Sue Sylvester decides if she can't beat them, she'll join them. With more incredible musical numbers and amazing guest stars, these 12 episodes of TV's most exhilarating show really make the grade!
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Season four of the exhilarating Emmy-winning series finds Rachel and Kurt in New York City, Finn with a surprising new career, Will and Emma at a crossroads and Sue confronting a shocking situation! Meanwhile, tension mounts as the kids in New Directions head for Regionals, facing new challenges.
14) Doc Martin
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When the brilliant but socially awkward and neurotic Doc Martin develops an aversion to blood, he abandons his career as a celebrated London surgeon and becomes the only doctor in a sleepy small town where his tactless manner soon has everybody in an uproar. Watch Martin get to know the town's hysterical mix of quirky residents as he finds new ways to put his foot in his mouth.
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Cleanin': With Saffy gone on holiday, Patsy and Eddy have the house to themselves. Book Clubbin': Eddy and Patsy's little book club meets to discuss their latest selection. Panickin': Eddy installs a panic room and gets locked inside it. Huntin', shootin', fishin': Eddy is doing some Royal PR so she and Pats decide to travel down to the country to see how the other half live. Birthin': Saffy has gone into labour, ruining Patsy's expensive outfit when...
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IFC's hit sketch comedy series, created, written by, and starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, is driven by a series of hilarious character-based shorts all of which take place in Portlandia, the creators' dreamy and absurd rendering of Portland, Oregon, where '90s culture reigns supreme and political correctness is all the rage.
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Working as a staff writer, Johnny Carson filled in as host when Red Skelton was injured during a show rehearsal. As a result of Carson's performance, CBS created the primetime sketch show The Johnny Carson show, a traditional potpourri of comedy, music, dance, skits and monologues.