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Dave Wilson

Directing

Biography

Dave Wilson was a director of movies and primarily of television, in particular directing Saturday Night Live from its inception until the late 90s when he retired, just a few years before his death. His son Tommy Wilson took over directing Saturday Night Live after his retirement.

Known For

Saturday Night Live
7.0

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Saturday Night Live

1975
Tony Awards
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The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.

Tony Awards

1956
Quiz Show
7.2

Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.

Quiz Show

1994
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
7.8

A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989
The Women of SNL
6.0

A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.

The Women of SNL

2010
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
4.5

Chris Farley was one of the most popular comedians of the 1990s, thanks to his hilarious skits on "Saturday Night Live," which featured Matt Foley, everyone's favorite motivational speaker, the Chippendales dancer (alongside Patrick Swayze) and more. This program pays proper homage to Farley, who was an "SNL" cast member starting in the spring of 1990, with numerous clips and exclusive backstage footage.

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
8.0

Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

1998
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
7.6

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
8.2

A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

2005
Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
8.3

Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and Chris Farley put together this hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch celebration! With each one of their memorable characters: Sandler's Opera Man, Spade's sarcastic news commenator, Rock's Nat X, Schneider's Richard the Copy Guy, and Farley's host of the Chris Farley Show. - Written by Dylan Self

Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live

1998
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
7.0

A series of skits feature the Finley Quality Network and its many quality TV shows.

Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda

1979
No image
N/A

Experience the American Journey through our country’s visual heritage in this recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Topics include the reality of the crisis, conversation, conversion to coal, and alternative energy sources. This recording from the National Archives may contain variations in quality based on the limitations of the original source material.

Energy Crisis

1974
The Paul Simon Special
8.3

Paul Simon just wants to perform his songs although an arrogant director keeps on interrupting him with crazy ideas.

The Paul Simon Special

1977
Really, Raquel
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TV special, adapted from Raquel Welch's live 1973 dinner club production, featuring Welch and puppets from the World of Sid & Marty Krofft.

Really, Raquel

1974
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The overall title for five short sketches by Neil Simon. 1: "The Greasy Diner." The story of a couple who enter a diner, take one look around, then wish they had never entered. 2: "The Man Who Got a Ticket." The story of a driver who is issued 369 summonses by a confused computer. 3: "The Night Visitor." The efforts of a detective to catch an elusive prowler. 4: "The Office Sharers." The story of Ernie and Ben, friends who have worked side by side for eight years without an argument until... 5: "Double Trouble." The story of a husband who wrenches his back while closing the window for his wife who has the chills.

The Trouble With People

1972
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
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The New York Friars club roasts Don Rickles. Hosted by Johnny Carson.

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

1970
Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special
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Compilation of Halloween themed sketches from various seasons of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Wayne's World's Wayne and Garth.

Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special

1991