Dick Cavett
Popularity:0.37
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1936-11-19
Place of Birth:Gibbon, Nebraska, USA
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Also Known As:Richard Alva Cavett

Annie Hall (1977)
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.

From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall (1970)
A documentary film chronicling the history, loss and rebuilding of a landmark, 125-year-old house known as Tick Hall. In 1997, a huge fire burned...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
During a hallucinatory incident, Kristen Parker has her wrists slashed by dream-stalking monster, Freddy Krueger. Her mother, mistaking the wounds...

Bergman: A Year in a Life (2018)
The year 1957 was one of the most prolific for the Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman: he shot two films, released two of his most celebrated films and...

Cocksucker Blues (1972)
This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour, their first return to the States since the tragedy at...

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)
The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, and Steve Martin....

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986)
A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story (2023)
May Pang lovingly recounts her life in rock & roll and the whirlwind 18 months spent as friend, lover, and confidante to one of the towering figures...

Godard Cinema (2023)
Jean-Luc Godard is synonymous with cinema. With the release of Breathless in 1960, he established himself overnight as a cinematic rebel and symbol...

Moon Over Parador (1988)
Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man,...

Funny (1988)
People are asked to tell their favorite jokes.

Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here (1972)
"On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, N.Y.. The show was taped and aired...

Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)
Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first...

The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young...

HealtH (1980)
At a luxury Florida resort, health food lobbyists choose their new president at their annual convention. As the conference progresses, underhanded...

Smash His Camera (2010)
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)
A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews with those closest to the brothers supplement this...

Norman Mailer: The American (2012)
A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes...

Lucy and Desi (2022)
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz...

The Video Wine Guide with Dick Cavett (1982)
The Video Wine Guide is a critically-acclaimed 90-minute video reference to the fascinating world of wine. Presented in an information-packed,...

The Capote Tapes (2021)
Newly discovered interviews with friends of Truman Capote made by Paris Review co-founder George Plimpton invigorate this fascinating documentary on...

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012)
The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore (2007)
He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such people as Eric Bogosian and Woody Allen. His...

Godard by Godard (2023)
Godard by Godard is an archival self-portrait of Jean-Luc Godard. It retraces the unique and unheard-of path, made up of sudden detours and dramatic...

After School (1988)
A student-teacher relationship goes way beyond the classroom, including pre-historic times.

River of Fundament (2014)
Visionary artist Matthew Barney returns to cinema with this 3-part epic, a radical reinvention of Norman Mailer’s novel Ancient Evenings. In...

The Ghost of Richard Harris (2022)
A candid and revealing insight into the private life and public career of Richard Harris. One of the most remarkable actors of his generation, the...

Tension: Who's Guilty Now? (2007)
Short documentary on the film noir, Tension.

Decoy: A Map to Nowhere (2007)
Documentary on the film noir Decoy, with Dick Cavett and Molly Haskell.

A Venue For The End Of The World (2014)
Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the...

James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message (2014)
The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances.

Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

Moonage Daydream (2022)
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Beetlejuice (1988)
A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Elvis Meets Nixon (1997)
A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under the DEA

Robert Redford & Sydney Pollack: The Men and Their Movies (1990)
A special highlighting actor/producer/director Robert Redford's 30-year career in motion pictures and his special relationship with director Sidney...

Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension...

Behind the Seams (2000)
Casey McCan, a top supermodel who seemingly has it all - looks, fame, wealth, an intellectual playboy boyfriend...a stalker? Well, maybe not...

Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (2011)
For four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the world scintillating conversation and sidesplitting...

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout...

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2019)
Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote her first review in 1953...

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....

Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively...

Best of Enemies (2015)
A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and...

Driving Me Crazy (2012)
Meet Elliot Brown. He is one of Brooklyn's most neurotically sweet and eligible bachelors . . . who also happens to be pushing forty and living with...

Groucho & Cavett (2022)
Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor iconic comedian Groucho Marx. Their relationship is...

Forrest Gump (1994)
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding...

Jimi Hendrix (1973)
Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the...

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)
An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings...

I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War (1970)
At the risk of a 5-year prison term, Francesco Da Vinci struggles with his Virginia draft board to be recognized as a sincere conscientious objector...

Duane Hopwood (2005)
A down-on-his-luck divorced father struggles to get his life and family back together before it's too late.

Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.

Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous (1990)
A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts...

Bye Bye Kipling (1986)
This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with Keith Haring and architect Arata Isozaki, and...

On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone (2017)
One man's search for the prolific funk legend, Sly Stone.

The Dick Cavett Show with Mel Brooks (2006)
Dick Cavett interviews Mel Brooks in 2006.

Faye (2024)
Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway contextualizes her life and filmography, laying bare her...

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (1970)
The New York Friars club roasts Don Rickles. Hosted by Johnny Carson.

Fight of the Century (1971)
Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.

Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including hundreds of hours of audio recorded over the course of his...

Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread (1987)
Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization from strange extraterrestrial beings who have...

Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show (1969)
The complete collection of Jimi Hendrix's celebrated appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The Dick Cavett Show marked Jimi's US network television...

All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone (2016)
Vancouver-based filmmaker and TV news veteran Fred Peabody explores the life and legacy of the maverick American journalist I.F. Stone, whose long...

Dick Cavett's Watergate (2014)
From 1972 to 1974, the Watergate scandal was frequently a part of “The Dick Cavett Show.” In fact, Cavett was at the forefront of...

Frontier University Dreams (2005)
Pioneering the harsh landscape of Nebraska was difficult enough in 1869. Pioneering a new university was almost beyond reason. What was a university?...

This Is Bob Hope... (2017)
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

Simon (1980)
A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing experiment and try to convince him that he is a living...

Remember Me (1979)
Remember Me is a 1979 American short documentary film produced by Dick Young, that was filmed in the US, the Middle East and Asia. The film depicts...

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018)
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with...

Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate (2014)
A peep behind the scenes of the golden era of Hollywood to discover exactly how and why Katharine Hepburn became one of the most famous actresses in...

Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America (2017)
With his naïve air, his rangy and reassuring silhouette, James Stewart symbolizes success, someone who everybody wants to look like. Behind his...

Imagine (1972)
A surreal, half-fiction, half real life footage of a day in the life of John lennon and Yoko Ono, composed to music from John's historic 'Imagine'...

Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994)
A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by...

Funny Girl to Funny Lady (1975)
A benefit concert for the Special Olympics and an opportunity to promote Streisand's upcoming film (Funny Lady), this special was a combination of...

Inside Deep Throat (2005)
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel: "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would...

The Education of Gore Vidal (2003)
A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his...

Nureyev (2018)
An insight into the life of the world's most famous male dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.

Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early...

Kyoko (2017)
In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono embark on a search for a girl named Kyoko. On April 23rd, they are arrested by the police at a hotel in Palma de...

The One, the Only... Groucho (1991)
Groucho's life story, with jokes

Dick Cavett's Vietnam (2015)
Examine the Vietnam War and its impact on America through the prism of interviews conducted by the iconic host of “The Dick Cavett Show.”...

Janis (1974)
Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.

Excuse Me for Living (2012)
A charming, suicidal druggie must obey his rehab-clinic's demand to lead a seniors men's group or face incarceration and lose the love of his...

Year of the Gun (1991)
American novelist David Raybourne accidentally becomes entangled in the Red Brigade's terrorist plan to kidnap Italian Premier Aldo Moro during a...

Sell & Spin: A History of Advertising (1999)
From ancient phrases etched in stone, to today's cutting edge multimedia commercials, selling has always meant grabbing attention. This is a story of...

Simon & Garfunkel: Across the Airwaves (2010)
A collection compiled from the harmonising duo's televised performances from Saturday Night Live, The Dick Cavett Show and The Grammy Awards. Tracks...

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019)
"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth" encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula, a lauded filmmaker and extremely private man, who...

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013)
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth...

Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie (2007)
Documentary about the film Where Danger Lives (1950)

Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music & Life of Leon Anderson (2000)
"A delightful documentary about Anderson, in which we get to know the man as well as his music, through interviews with colleagues and family...

I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the...

The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991)
A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012)
This intimate and loving portrait of the legendary arbiter of fashion, art and culture illustrates the many stages of Vreeland's remarkable life....

Celsius 41.11 (2004)
This film attempts to correct the record when it comes to the left's attacks on President Bush, 9/11 and the war in Iraq and Kerry's 20-year tenure...

Barbarians at the Gate (1993)
F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier,...

Nightside (1973)
The story of three people - a press agent, a private detective and a nightclub owner - whose careers require them to spend most of the night awake...

Power Play (1978)
A thriller, released 1st November 1978, based on the non-fiction book Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook by Edward N. Luttwak.

Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007)
Crump directed the feature-length documentary film Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe, which premiered in North...

Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation (2021)
The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating...

Unforgettable (2010)
Brad Williams is only the second person ever studied by neurologists for the newly-identified syndrome called "hyperthymesia", an extremely detailed...

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office...

Festival at Ford's (1971)
NBC tops off an evening of specials with the second annual musical-variety hour originating at historic Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Bob Hope...

Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue (2022)
Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s and 70s. Even today, her lyrics and unique guitar...

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019)
In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert Mitchum (1917-97) to let himself be filmed...

From Roger Moore with Love (2024)
Friends, family and co-stars take part in this revealing and entertaining look at British icon Roger Moore and his rise to global fame. With rare...

Koyaanisqatsi (1983)
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem...

Cheers (1982)
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there.

The Simpsons (1989)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

The Odd Couple (1970)
Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different...

Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
Alias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to 1973. It stars Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes and Ben...

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC,...

Hotel (1982)
Hotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988 in the timeslot following Dynasty. Based on...

Gossip Girl (2007)
An exclusive group of privileged teens from a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing...

Time Was (1979)
Time Was... is a documentary television series that premiered on Home Box Office on November 11, 1979. It was hosted by Dick Cavett with each program...

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968)
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

The Story of Late Night (2021)
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year...

ABC Stage 67 (1966)
ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It...

This Is Tom Jones (1969)
An ATV variety series starring Tom Jones, featuring many show business legends of the time, which ran from 1969 to 1971. It was exported to the...

Saturday Night Live (1975)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

Amazing Stories (1985)
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

Childrens Hospital (2008)
A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy....

Dinah! (1974)
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured...

Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of...

The Phil Donahue Show (1967)
The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television....

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
An immersive, deep-dive docuseries rich with archival footage and interviews that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and...

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009)
Compelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour...

What's My Name | Muhammad Ali (2019)
Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an...

Saturday Night Live (1975)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

Remember When (1981)
HBO's eight-part monthly series recalls the places, the people and the events relevant to eight major strands in America's cultural and social fabric...

Yesteryear (1982)
A panoramic overview of the events and people that shaped six of the most important years in American history.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

Kraft Music Hall (1958)
Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical...

It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986)
Garry Shandling stars as himself, a neurotic, sardonic stand-up comedian who just happens to be aware he is a sitcom character. Garry spends just as...

George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.

George Harrison: Living in the Material World (1970)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.