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The search for signs of inteligent life in the universe

Title
The search for signs of inteligent life in the universe [videorecording] / A Showtime presentation ; Tomlin and Wagner Theatricalz presents ; produced by Paula Mazur ; executive producers, Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner ; associate producer, Janet Beroza ; written by Jane Wagner, based on her play ; directed and photographed by John Bailey ; [video prod. company] Orion Home Video.
Publication
[Tarzana, Calif.]: Manufactured and distributed by Laugh.com, [2005?]

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Additional Authors
  • Mazur, Paula
  • Tomlin, Lily
  • Wagner, Jane, 1935-
  • Beroza, Janet
  • Baily, John, 1942 August 10-
  • Goodman, Jerry
  • Howarth, Alan
  • Paredes, Daniel
  • Littleton, Carol
  • Menke, Sally
  • Orion Home Video (Firm)
  • Showtime Networks
  • Tomlin and Wagner Theatricalz
Description
2 videodiscs (DVD) (205 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Video adaptation of Jane Wagner's play, originally performed on Broadway by Lily Tomlin.
Alternative Title
Search for signs of intelligent life in the universe
Subject
  • Civilization > 20th century > Drama
  • Homeless persons > United States > Drama
  • Homeless persons > Drama
  • Human-alien encounters > Drama
  • Lesbians > Drama
  • Lesbians > United States > Drama
  • Man-woman relationships > Drama
  • One-person shows (Performing arts)
  • Theater > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
Drama.
Note
  • Title from opening credits. Title is deliberately misspelled.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits (note)
  • Original music by Jerry Goodman ; additional music, Alan Howarth ; costume designer, Daniel Paredes ; edited by Carol Littleton ; co-editor, Sally Menke.
Performer (note)
  • Starring Lily Tomlin.
Event (note)
  • Filmed at Ren-Mar Studios, Hollywood, Calif., 1991.
Contents
Disc 1: The movie (120 min.) -- Disc 2: The goosebump experience -- Magic minimalism -- Biographies -- Cast of characters -- Outtakes -- Ode to the search.
Call Number
NCOX 1229
OCLC
944529606
Title
The search for signs of inteligent life in the universe [videorecording] / A Showtime presentation ; Tomlin and Wagner Theatricalz presents ; produced by Paula Mazur ; executive producers, Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner ; associate producer, Janet Beroza ; written by Jane Wagner, based on her play ; directed and photographed by John Bailey ; [video prod. company] Orion Home Video.
Imprint
[Tarzana, Calif.]: Manufactured and distributed by Laugh.com, [2005?]
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Credits
Original music by Jerry Goodman ; additional music, Alan Howarth ; costume designer, Daniel Paredes ; edited by Carol Littleton ; co-editor, Sally Menke.
Cast
Starring Lily Tomlin.
Event
Filmed at Ren-Mar Studios, Hollywood, Calif., 1991.
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Added Author
Mazur, Paula, producer.
Tomlin, Lily, producer.
Tomlin, Lily, actor.
Wagner, Jane, 1935- producer.
Wagner, Jane, 1935- Search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.
Beroza, Janet, producer.
Baily, John, 1942 August 10- director.
Baily, John, 1942 August 10- director of photography.
Goodman, Jerry, composer.
Howarth, Alan, composer.
Paredes, Daniel, costume designer.
Littleton, Carol, editor of moving image work.
Menke, Sally, editor of moving image work.
Orion Home Video (Firm)
Showtime Networks.
Tomlin and Wagner Theatricalz.
Research Call Number
NCOX 1229
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