Billy Crystal 700 Sundays (DVD)

"Billy Crystal 700 Sundays is an all-new HBO comedy special based on Billy Crystal's award-winning, smash-hit, one-man Broadway show . Spanning several decades beginning in the 1950s, Crystal reminisces about what it was like growing up in a loving Jewish family in Long Beach, LI. He recalls the numerous eclectic relatives who inspired him; the huge influence of jazz on his family (his father ran an iconic record store in Manhattan, and his uncle was a Hall of Fame producer); his passion for the New York Yankees and, espec ially, Mickey Mantle; the impact of his father's sudden and unexpected death on the teenaged Crystal and his mother; and finally, hi s emergence from grief to pursue his dream of becoming a comedian – a dream made possible by the support of his family and his wife. "

American: The Bill Hicks Story (Blu Ray)

brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern culture’s most iconic figures. Much more than just a comedian, Bill Hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. As a rebellious teenager, he discovered that comedy was a way to break all the rules, but then he found it could also open people’s minds. Bill’s comedy challenged the injustices of life head on, but his uncompromising approach met with conflict in America and it was instead on the international stage where he found fame. In 1993, on the verge of wider success, Bill fell ill with terminal cancer, but his timeless material has lived on, revered by comedians and audiences alike as the man who changed comedy forever. Taking documentary to a new level, American uses interviews, archive footage including many unseen performances, and stunning animation to bring Bill’s inspiring story to life, told for the first time by those that knew him best.