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The TV show that can't be shown on TV! - Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
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Title: Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

Release Date: 20 Sep 1979

Runtime: 1h 11m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Project X, Broadway Video, The Pacific Arts

Production Companies: Project X, Broadway Video, The Pacific Arts

Overview: Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution". In the tradition of films like Groove Tube (1974), The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), and Saturday Night Live.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.2 (10 votes)

Cast

  • Mr. Mike: Michael O'Donoghue
  • Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self: Dan Aykroyd
  • Church of Jack Lord Singer: Rhonda Coullet
  • Church of Jack Lord Organist: Paul Shaffer
  • Man on the Street: Bill Murray
  • Self: Jane Curtin
  • Self: Carrie Fisher
  • Self: Teri Garr
  • Self (voice): Joan Hackett
  • Self: Debbie Harry
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