Documentaries about some of my Favorite Televison Shows
These documentaries chronicle a behind the scenes look at some of my favorite television programs through the years.
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- DirectorBao NguyenStarsFred ArmisenAlec BaldwinAnne Beatts"Saturday Night Live" has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for 40 years. Live From New York! goes deep inside this cultural phenomenon exploring the laughter that pulses through American politics, tragedy and popular culture.
- DirectorBrent HodgeDerik MurrayStarsChristina ApplegateTom ArnoldDan AykroydA documentary on the life of comedian, Chris Farley.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockMatt StoneTrey ParkerMorgan Spurlock examines the cultural phenomenon of The Simpsons (1989).
- DirectorAlice HuzarStarsMayim BialikKaley CuocoRick EdwardsAs the universally popular program reaches 100 episodes, this retrospective looks back on how the show started and features interviews with the now famous cast.
- StarsKaley CuocoJohnny GaleckiBuzz AldrinJohnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco host a retrospective look at The Big Bang Theory (2007), sharing backstage secrets, unforgettable clips, personal memories, favorite moments and tours of the iconic sets.
- StarsMatt GroeningBilly WestMili SmytheAn introduction to Futurama (1999).
- StarsMark WaidGeoff JohnsPaul DiniThis Batman: The Animated Series documentary breaks down the popular program with the cast and crew.
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerD.C. FontanaDavid GerroldThe story of the struggle to create the television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
- StarsSamantha BeeStephen ColbertRob CorddryA documentary examining the beloved Comedy Central program with interviews featuring several of the correspondents.
- StarsStewart BaileyEvan CutlerAugust DannehlA special look at Jon Stewart's career hosting The Daily Show that offers a look from the perspective of numerous special guests and presents highlights of his 16 years presenting political news.
- StarsMike WallaceMahmoud AhmadinejadMorley Safer"President Ahmadinejad" interviews the controversial president of Iran. "The Colbert Report" rebroadcasts a segment on the comedian Stephen Colbert and his political comedy talk show. "Andy Rooney" goes to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
- DirectorRodman FlenderStarsConan O'BrienAndy RichterStephen ColbertA documentary on Conan O'Brien's comedy tour of the U.S. and Canada after leaving The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) and severing his relationship with NBC.
- DirectorMorgan SackettStarsJason AlexanderTy CopemanLarry DavidThe origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.
- StarsKelsey GrammerJane LeevesDavid Hyde PierceA retropsective look at how Frasier Crane first came to appear on Cheers, and how the series Frasier has evolved.
- DirectorBrad LachmanStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenA "Family Guy" retrospective, featuring Seth MacFarlane and other members of the cast and crew.
- StarsPamela AdlonWesley ArcherGreg DanielsA documentary that chronicles the origin and success of the animated series. It features interviews with creator Mike Judge, executive producer Greg Daniels, and several members of the cast.
- DirectorArthur BradfordStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAnne GarefinoA look at the making of HUMANCENTiPAD (2011).
- DirectorRichard SpillerStarsMary Kay BergmanMartin CendredaGiancarlo GanzianoA mockumentary which covers the making of the show South Park in a fictional fashion, apparently spoofing similar such shows, with the creators pretending to be arrogant, obnoxious jerks who are only in it for the money. Not to be taken as a real documentary under any circumstance.
- StarsGreg DanielsB.J. NovakMindy KalingThe cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from previous episodes.
- DirectorDan AppelStarsBryan CranstonAaron PaulAnna Gunn
- DirectorPhilippe AppiettoStarsDavid ChaseTy CopemanNadine Marie CucciaOn set documentary during the shooting of "The Sopranos" season 3.
- DirectorJesse GordonStarsJason AlexanderLarry CharlesTed DansonCovers the show's inception conceived as a documentary suggested by Jeff Garlin of Larry David's return to stand-up comedy after Seinfeld and how that led to its improvising scripts and how the members of the core ensemble became involved.
- DirectorJacob LaMendolaStarsTasha BoggsJuan CatalanMelissa CatalanWhen Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he didn't commit, he builds his case around raw footage from the popular TV show, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000).
- DirectorMatt GallagherStarsTopher GraceMila KunisAshton KutcherThe making of the hit TV series "That 70's Show"".
- StarsTracey AndersonParis BarclayMark Boone JuniorA feature length documentary on the making of the final season of Sons of Anarchy. With a rare glimpse of the creative process of the show, this documentary takes viewers on an insightful and emotional journey through the final season.
- DirectorGlen KasperStarsChris CarterDavid DuchovnyGillian AndersonInside the X-Files for a behind-the-scenes look at the show. Also included are interviews with the cast and creator Chris Carter, never before seen segments from the show, outtakes and a sneak preview of the upcoming feature film.
- DirectorIvon R. BartokStarsStan BeelerRobert C. CooperLisa DicksonWith interviews from cast, producers, and experts in the field of mythology and television, Behind the Mythology of Stargate SG-1 reveals how ten years of fantastic adventures have served to created Stargate's very own mythological superstructure.
- DirectorRandal KleiserStarsNina FochDan AlgierzJosh AllenA presentation of the late classic actress Nina Foch's courses for filmmakers and actors which she held at USC School of Cinematic Arts since the 1960s.
- StarsJames LiptonEllen BurstynDave ChappelleAs the program reaches the 250 episode milestone, this documentary shows a behind-the-scenes look at how it is produced and features some of the most well-known and popular guests over its 20 year lifespan.